Trash & Recycling in Indian River County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Indian River County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Bulk Item Disposal
Universal curbside service includes up to four bulk items a week - furniture and appliances with refrigerant removed. Construction debris is excluded and must go to the Indian River County Landfill. Roadside dumping violates Florida's Litter Law.
Indian River County Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 403.413(4) (Florida Litter Law)
Unless otherwise authorized by law or permit, it is unlawful for any person to dump litter in any manner or amount in or on any of the following areas:
Recycling Requirements
Florida sets a statewide 75% recycling goal, not a homeowner mandate, so no unincorporated Indian River County resident is fined for skipping the blue cart. Waste Management collects single-stream recycling curbside weekly.
Indian River County Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 403.7032(2)
By the year 2020, the long-term goal for the recycling efforts of state and local governmental entities, private companies and organizations, and the general public is to recycle at least 75 percent of the municipal solid waste that would otherwise be disposed of in waste management facilities, landfills, or incineration facilities.
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