Safety Harbor vs St. Petersburg
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Safety Harbor, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Safety Harbor and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Safety Harbor, FL
Pinellas County
Safety Harbor requires garbage to be placed in city-issued 90-gallon containers, set out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection and removed from the curb by midnight on collection day.
View full Safety Harbor rules →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg residents must store curbside trash and recycling carts out of public view between collection days and may only place them at the curb or alley after 7 p.m. the night before pickup.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Safety Harbor | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Container size | 90-gallon city issued | - |
| Earliest set-out | 5 p.m. day before | - |
| Removal deadline | Midnight collection day | - |
| Curb placement | Within 2 feet of curb | - |
| Commercial dumpsters | Gated enclosure required | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Safety Harbor FAQ
What if I miss my Safety Harbor trash collection day?
Hold materials until the next scheduled pickup. Containers must not remain at the curb between collections. Call the Sanitation Division at (727) 724-1550 if you missed pickup due to a city delay.
Can I use my own trash can in Safety Harbor?
No. The city requires use of the issued 90-gallon green cart for automated collection. Personal containers will not be emptied. Replacement carts can be requested from the Sanitation Division.
St. Petersburg FAQ
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