Coral Gables, FL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Weekly, from the parkway
- Tree trunk/stump size
- Max 3 feet long
- White goods
- Special pickup appointment required
- Placement window
- 6 p.m. day before–7 a.m.
- Bulky item fee
- Set by city (§54-173)
Summary
Coral Gables collects household refuse and clean yard waste weekly from the parkway, but bulky items like furniture and appliances need a scheduled special pickup, and tree trunks must be cut to three feet.
Household refuse and clean yard waste placed upon the parkway shall be removed by the city once each week or as directed by the city manager. Any tree trunks or stumps shall be cut to a maximum length of three feet when placed upon the parkway for pickup by the city.(d)All clean yard waste shall be unbagged and placed in an organized manner in trash piles.(e)Household refuse may be placed in trash piles after 6:00 p.m. of the day preceding the designated collection day and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of the scheduled collection.(f)White goods shall not be placed on the parkway without notification to the city and the scheduling of a special pick-up appointment. (Code 1991, § 21-51; Code 2006, § 54-153; Ord. No. 3033, § 1, 7-20-1993; Ord. No. O-2004-12, § 1, 3-9-2004; Ord. No. 2020-34, § 2, 12-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-14, § 2, 3-28-2023)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2020-34, § 2, adopted December 8, 2020 shall become effective 90 days after adoption to allow sufficient time for notice to be sent to all affected residents.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
The city picks up household refuse and clean yard waste from the parkway once a week. Tree trunks and stumps set out for collection must be cut to a maximum length of three feet. Trash may only be placed out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. White goods -- refrigerators, washers, and other large appliances -- can't just be left at the curb; residents must notify the city and schedule a special pick-up appointment. The city's fee schedule (Code § 54-173) also lists a separate large bulky item pickup fee covering furniture, appliances, fixtures, and large tree stumps.
Violations & Fines
Violating Sec. 54-146 is punishable under Sec. 1-7: up to $500 and 60 days' jail, or code enforcement board fines up to $1,000/day for a first violation, $5,000/day for a repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set an old couch or refrigerator out with the regular trash?
How big can tree limbs or stumps be for curbside pickup?
Sources & Official References
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