Trash & Recycling in Martin County, FL (2026)

Martin County Code of Ordinances Sec. 151.111.B.2, .5

Place the garbage receptacle(s) at the curbside collection point no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the designated collection day and remove the garbage receptacle(s) from the curbside collection point within 36 hours after the customer's solid waste has been removed by the franchisee.3.Ensure that no garbage receptacle and its contents exceed 50 pounds in weight.4.Place all recycla...

Sec. 151.141.D

the County hereby grants an exemption from the franchise requirements in section 151.141. Under this exemption, any person may collect and transport bulky waste and construction and demolition debris in the unincorporated areas of the County on and after October 1, 2023, without obtaining a franchise from the County. All such collection and transportation activities shall be performed in compli...

Sec. 151.111

4. Place all recyclable materials in recycling container(s) provided by the County or franchisee for collection by the franchisee. 5. Place the recycling container(s) at the curbside collection point no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the designated collection day... 6. Not place garbage, rubbish and other materials that are not recyclable in a recycling container. 7. Maintain their...

Martin County Code § 151.201

It is unlawful for any person to create an unsanitary nuisance in the unincorporated areas of Martin County. It also is unlawful for any person to engage in or permit the dumping, storing, placing or depositing of solid waste or hazardous waste in the unincorporated areas of the County in a manner that will create an unsanitary nuisance. (Code 1974, § 29½-107; Ord. No. 529, 9-29-1998) Cro...

Sec. 151.111.D

Yard waste. Yard waste must be set out at curbside in front of the dwelling unit where the yard waste was generated. A residential customer shall not place yard waste at curbside if the yard waste was generated at a location other than the customer's residence.151.111.E.Exempt wastes. Exempt wastes are not subject to the County's exclusive franchise for residential collection service and commer...

Sec. 151.114.A

Construction and demolition debris generated or accumulated at the site of a construction, demolition or renovation project shall be stored in a commercial container or truck until removed from the site. All other solid waste generated or accumulated at the site of a construction, demolition or renovation project shall be stored in a commercial container.

Sec. 151.111.A, 151.111.B.2

All residential services in the unincorporated areas of the County shall be provided by one or more franchisees selected by the board in accordance with this chapter or pursuant to the terms of the ordinance in effect at the time such franchise was granted.151.111.B.Responsibilities of customers receiving residential services. Except as provided in subsection 151.111.C of this chapter, all owne...

Martin County Code of Ordinances § 67.2

Recyclable materials shall mean all materials which are capable of being recycled, including but not limited to glass, paper, aluminum, and plastic, and which are placed in recycling containers. Recycling containers shall mean any receptacle purchased or distributed by or on behalf of Martin County for use by any person to collect recyclable materials. 67.2.B.Unauthorized removal of materials o...