Coral Gables, FL Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum container size
- 10 cubic yards
- Franchise term
- 1 year, renewable annually
- Residential collection hours
- 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., no Sundays
- Minimum liability coverage
- $500,000 general liability
- Cure period after violation notice
- 3 calendar days
Summary
Any contractor placing a roll-off dumpster for construction debris, demolition, or bulky waste in Coral Gables must first obtain a city franchise agreement before using streets or public rights-of-way.
A franchise from the city is required to remove, collect and transport for disposal from any residential, multifamily, commercial construction or renovation project any waste over the streets or public rights-of-way within the incorporated area of the city, which operation shall not commence without first applying for and receiving the appropriate roll-off waste franchise from the city to carry on such business.
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
Coral Gables requires roll-off waste contractors to hold a nonexclusive franchise from the city manager before placing containers of at least ten cubic yards for construction debris, bulky trash, or landscape waste in the public rights-of-way. Operating without one is unlawful. Franchisees pay a monthly fee based on gross receipts, file annual reports, and must carry at least $500,000 general liability and $1,000,000 auto liability coverage. In residential areas, delivery or collection of roll-off containers is limited to 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no Sunday service except emergencies. Franchises run one year and can be revoked after a written cure notice.
Violations & Fines
Providing roll-off waste service without a city franchise is a civil violation fined under Sec. 1-7; each day of violation is a separate offense, and the city can void a franchise after a 3-day cure notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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