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Lake County, FL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Bulk limit
3 cubic yards at a time
C&D debris
2 cubic yards per month
Pickup day
Yard-waste day
Notice
48 hours to hauler
Yard trash cap
4 cubic yards per week

Summary

Unincorporated Lake County residents may set out up to three cubic yards of bulk waste at a time, plus up to two cubic yards of construction and demolition debris per month. Bulk items are collected on yard-waste day with 48 hours' notice to the hauler.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Customers are entitled to Set Out up to three (3) cubic yards of Bulk Waste for Collection at any one time.(c)Customers are entitled to Set Out up to two (2) cubic yards of Construction and Demolition Debris per month.(d)Bulk waste will be collected on yard waste day with forty-eight (48) hours' notice to the hauler.(e)A Customer shall not Set Out Bulk Waste for Collection on property not owned or occupied by the Customer.(f)A Customer shall only Set Out for Collection the Bulk Waste that is generated at the Customer's dwelling. (Ord. No. 2014-21, § 2, 5-6-14; Ord. No. 2020-73, § 4, 12-8-20; Ord. No. 2022-46, § 2, 11-1-22)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 150).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 23-24 entitles residential customers to set out up to three (3) cubic yards of bulk waste for collection at any one time, and up to two (2) cubic yards of construction and demolition debris per month. Bulk waste is collected on the yard-waste day provided the customer gives the hauler forty-eight (48) hours' notice. Customers may only set out bulk waste generated at their own dwelling and may not place it on property they do not own or occupy. Separately, yard trash is limited to four cubic yards per week and pieces no longer than 4 feet or 6 inches in diameter (Sec. 23-23).

Violations & Fines

Exceeding limits or improper set-out is a Ch. 23 violation enforced under Chapter 8: an uncontested first citation is a $150 reduced civil penalty ($300 repeat), with Special Master fines for continuing violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much bulk waste can I put out at once?
Up to three cubic yards of bulk waste at any one time, plus up to two cubic yards of construction and demolition debris per month, from your own dwelling only.
Do I need to schedule a bulk pickup?
Yes. Bulk waste is collected on your yard-waste day, but you must give the hauler at least 48 hours' notice before the collection.

Sources & Official References

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