Jacksonville's solid waste collection is managed under Jax Ord. Code Ch. 380 (Solid Waste Management) and Ch. 382 (Waste Collection, Disposal, and Recycling). Residential curbside pickup is provided by the city's Solid Waste Division. Trash, recycling, and yard waste have separate collection days. Items must be placed at curbside no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before and no later than 6:00 AM on collection day. Illegal dumping on vacant land, roads, or drains is prohibited.
Jacksonville provides curbside trash and recycling collection in city limits through contracts with licensed waste haulers. Collection is typically weekly for household trash and bi-weekly or weekly for recycling. Residents must use county-approved containers (usually 65- or 96-gallon rolling carts). Bulk items, appliances, and electronics require separate pickup scheduling. Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries) must be taken to designated collection events or drop-off facilities. Yard waste may have separate collection schedules depending on the service area. Contact the city solid waste department for specific schedules and hauler information.
Improper disposal (illegal dumping, prohibited items in regular trash) carries fines of $100–$1,000. Illegal dumping on public or private property is a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000.
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