5 rules for unincorporated Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
As of March 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners dissolved the exclusive Waste Pro franchise. Unincorporated Santa Rosa County residents now choose their own garbage hauler and arrange service directly. There is no single county-wide pickup day; your schedule is set by the provider you hire.
Because Santa Rosa County dissolved its residential collection franchise on March 1, 2025, the county sets no bin-placement ordinance for unincorporated areas — cart type and set-out location follow your private hauler's contract. Don't leave bins obstructing the public right-of-way.
Santa Rosa County residents self-haul bulky items, debris and household hazardous waste to the Central Landfill (6337 Da Lisa Road, Milton) or the Jay Landfill. Household hazardous waste — oil, paint, antifreeze, propane tanks, pesticides — is accepted free at the HHW Center at the Central Landfill.
Santa Rosa County uses single-stream recycling — items don't need to be separated. Accepted materials include glass (any color), newspaper, cardboard, plastic bottles (No. 1 & 2), milk jugs, aluminum and tin/steel cans. Aerosol cans, Styrofoam, plastic bags, clothing, carpet and construction materials are NOT accepted.
Illegal dumping is enforced under Florida's litter law (FS 403.413) and by county Code Enforcement. Dumping up to 15 lbs / 27 cubic feet for non-commercial purposes is a $150 civil infraction; larger amounts are misdemeanors or third-degree felonies. Report dumping to Code Enforcement or the Sheriff's environmental unit.
FS 403.413(4), (6)(a)
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... any person who dumps litter in violation of subsection (4) in an amount not exceeding 15 pounds in weight or 27 cubic feet in volume and not for commercial purposes commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable by a civil penalty of $150.
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