Marion County, FL Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Earliest set-out
- 4:00 p.m. day before pickup
- Removal deadline
- 36 hours after collection
- Max container weight
- 50 lbs. filled
- Enforcement
- Code enforcement board
Summary
Marion County caps how early and how long garbage carts can sit at the curb, and sets minimum container standards, under the county's solid waste ordinance.
A customer shall place its collection containers at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the collection service. The customer shall remove the collection containers from the curbside within thirty-six (36) hours after the customer's solid waste has been removed by the franchise holder.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 122 | Land Development Code: Supplement 7).
Full Breakdown
Under the county's set-out rules, a customer may place collection containers at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before pickup and must pull them back within 36 hours after the franchise hauler empties them. Curbside containers and bags can't exceed 50 pounds filled, must be closed and free of sharp edges, and must keep out water and animals. Garbage can't be stored or set out in an open, uncovered box or bag.
Violations & Fines
Violating the set-out or container rules is a code enforcement matter; the county can prosecute before the code enforcement board, seek an injunction, and recover attorney's fees if it prevails.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long can the empty cart stay at the curb?
Sources & Official References
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