Palm Bay, FL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Once per week
- Volume limit
- Unlimited per residential unit
- Excluded material
- Treated wood prohibited
- Placement
- Curbside or service alley
Summary
Palm Bay collects bulky waste like furniture and appliances curbside once a week, with no limit on the amount collected per residential unit.
Bulky items such as white goods, furniture, mattresses, residential move-out piles, appliances, yard toys or other similar items and materials with weights or volumes greater than those allowed in bins or containers shall be placed at the curbside or beside service alley, if available. Contractor shall be obligated to collect unlimited amounts of bulky waste from each residential unit.
(E) Household trash. Household trash shall be placed in a refuse container at a single collection point as close to the roadway as practicable without interfering with or endangering the movement of vehicles or pedestrians. Any bagged materials within containers may not exceed thirty-five (35) pounds. Refuse which was generated off the premises or which results from a business/ commercial activity not located on the premises shall be properly and legally disposed of by the owner at a permitted solid waste disposal facility.
(F) Used oil. No person may place for refuse pickup or mix used oil with refuse nor may any person dispose of used oil in any manner which endangers the public health or welfare. Proper and legal disposal through authorized collection centers is the responsibility of the owner.
(G) Ashes. Ashes shall be placed in metal containers only. Ash containers shall have a capacity of ten (10) gallons maximum and a total gross weight not to exceed fifty (50) pounds.
(H) Tires. Residential customers shall be provided with a collection of up
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).
Full Breakdown
Bulky items such as white goods, furniture, mattresses, residential move-out piles, appliances and yard toys must be placed at the curbside or beside the service alley for weekly pickup. The city's contractor is obligated to collect unlimited amounts of bulky waste from each residential unit at no extra charge, but treated wood from construction/demolition debris is never eligible for collection.
Violations & Fines
Improperly placed bulky waste blocking sidewalks or set out early can result in code enforcement action; excluded materials like treated wood are not collected and must be disposed of separately by the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit on how much bulky waste Palm Bay will collect?
Can I put out treated wood with bulky waste?
Sources & Official References
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