4 rules for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Since October 1, 2025, unincorporated Indian River County runs Universal Curbside Collection: Waste Management picks up carted trash, recycling, and yard waste once a week, paid through a mandatory assessment on your property-tax bill. Vero Beach and Sebastian run their own.
Set your Waste Management carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, lids closed and not overflowing, spaced clear of mailboxes, cars, and each other so the automated arm can reach them. Bring carts in the same day.
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.
Fla. 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:
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.
Fla. 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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