Coral Gables, FL Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Garbage Pickup
- Twice weekly, backyard
- Trash Pickup
- Once weekly, curbside
- Container Limit
- Two 30-gallon cans
- Free Allowance
- 1 cubic yard per week
- Solid Waste Div
- (305) 460-5346
Summary
Coral Gables provides backyard garbage collection twice weekly and curbside trash (yard debris/household items) once weekly for single-family homes. Garbage must be in sealed bags not exceeding 50 pounds in city-approved 30-gallon cans. Maximum two cans per residence. Multi-family properties use Waste Management dumpster service.
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Full Breakdown
The Coral Gables Solid Waste Division provides residential garbage pickup twice per week from the backyard and curbside trash collection (yard debris and small household items) once per week. Garbage must be securely bagged in up to two 30-gallon cans per residence. Individual bags cannot exceed 50 pounds. Glass must be secured to prevent bag breakage. Cat litter requires double-bagging. Construction debris, paints, and household chemicals are prohibited from regular garbage. Yard debris can be placed in the swale/trash pit anytime before collection day. Household items and plastic bags containing organic matter may only be placed out after 6:00 PM the night before collection. Up to 1 cubic yard of trash is collected at no charge; excess costs $15 per cubic yard. Cardboard is prohibited in trash pits and must go in recycling, violations result in fines up to $500. Multi-family and duplex properties are serviced by Waste Management at (786) 450-5699. Contact Solid Waste Division at (305) 460-5346.
Violations & Fines
Placing garbage cans in the swale, driveway, or front yard violates city code. Cardboard in trash pits carries fines up to $500. Excess trash beyond 1 cubic yard without payment results in citations. Placing household items out before 6:00 PM the night before collection is a violation. Contact Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216.
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