Seminole County's solid-waste code limits each garbage receptacle to 50 gallons and 50 pounds, requires closely fitted lids and handles, and bans co-mingling recyclables or yard trash with garbage. Excess or improperly stored trash draws code enforcement.
Under Chapter 235, a Garbage Receptacle is a nonabsorbent container with a fitted top and handles; filled, it cannot exceed 50 gallons or 50 pounds. Residents must source-separate: recyclables, yard trash, and solid waste each go in their own container at the usual accessible pickup location and may not be co-mingled. Heavy-mill, securely closed plastic bags are allowed. Chronic trash accumulation outside containers is enforced by Code Enforcement as a nuisance.
Violations of Chapter 235 may be issued a citation and are subject to the Code Enforcement Board's jurisdiction, in addition to any other civil or criminal remedy available to the county.
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