Brevard County, FL Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Max branch length
- 4 feet
- Max diameter
- 24 inches
- Max weight per piece
- 50 pounds
- Special pickup trigger
- over 3 cubic yards
- Vacant lot debris
- not eligible for pickup
Summary
Unincorporated Brevard requires yard waste kept separate from trash, cut to 4 feet and 50 pounds, with vacant-lot debris barred from curbside pickup.
Yard waste set out for collection shall not be placed in solid waste or recyclable material collection carts. Yard waste shall not be comingled with any other solid waste. Yard waste shall be set out at the collection point separated from all other solid waste.(b)All loose yard waste which includes leaves, pine needles, lawn clippings, palm fronds and tree and shrub trimmings shall be placed in yard waste receptacle(s).(c)All yard waste not capable of being placed in a yard waste receptacle shall be neatly placed at the collection point and shall be cut in lengths not to exceed four feet in length and 24 inches in diameter and 50 pounds in weight. For removal of yard waste not meeting the size and weight limits and exceeding three cubic yards in volume, the customer shall notify the collector that they desire a pick up and the collector shall schedule a special collection.(d)Yard waste generated from vacant lots shall not be set out for collection service and is considered landclearing debris.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
In unincorporated Brevard County, yard waste must be set out separately from solid waste and recyclables, never comingled. Loose material like leaves, pine needles, and clippings goes in a yard waste receptacle. Branches too large for a receptacle must be cut to 4 feet or less in length, 24 inches or less in diameter, and under 50 pounds; anything over 3 cubic yards requires the collector to schedule a special pickup. Yard waste from vacant lots is treated as landclearing debris and cannot be set out for regular collection. Landscapers and tree-cutting contractors must haul away their own debris and pay disposal fees rather than setting it out for curbside pickup.
Violations & Fines
Setting out unseparated, oversized, or contractor-generated debris is a code violation subject to citation, prosecution before the Special Magistrate, or misdemeanor prosecution, with civil penalties up to $500 per violation per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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