Palm Bay, FL Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

All refuse from the commercial unit shall be placed in mechanical containers for removal. All refuse mechanical containers regardless of the siting on the property, shall be screened on at least three (3) sides by masonry wall, or wooden fencing, or other materials, at least six (6) feet in height, as approved by the city, which renders the view of the mechanical container opaque from adjacent properties. Commercial mandatory collection shall be provided at least once per week or pursuant to a special event permit, as applicable.

(2)   No mechanical containers shall be located on any road right-of-way or parking setback. All multiple dwelling areas of sixteen (16) units or more must have a mechanical container, with a minimum size of two (2) cubic yards, for garbage and household trash collection and disposal. No garden and yard trash, tree and shrubbery trimmings shall be placed in mechanical refuse containers together with garbage and household trash or recyclable materials. Lids on mechanical containers must be kept closed at all times; multiple dwelling units with less than sixteen (16) units may use containers emptied by mechanical means at the owner’s discretion. ('74 Code, § 11-5(a), (b)) (Ord. 91-24, passed 9-19-91; Am. Ord. 2010-20, passed 7-15-10; Am. Ord. 2021-16, passed 4-1-21)