Clearwater Code Section 32.282 covers bulk waste and yard debris collection, with weekly residential service and contractor responsibility for debris generated by paid yard work.
Section 32.282 of the Clearwater Code addresses bulk and yard waste collection. Single-family residential customers receive weekly curbside yard waste and bulk trash service from the city Solid Waste Department. Yard debris must be cut to manageable lengths and either bagged or bundled within the size and weight limits set by the department. Residents may set out furniture, appliances, and similar bulk items, but the city does not collect construction debris, dirt, sod, lumber, metal, or building materials, which require roll-off service. Tree surgeons, nurseries, and landscape contractors who generate yard waste while working on private property are responsible for hauling away their own debris and cannot leave it for city pickup.
Mixing prohibited debris with bulk pickup, oversize items, or leaving contractor debris at the curb may trigger missed collection, removal fees, and code citations against the property owner.
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