North Port, FL Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Bundle length limit
- 4 feet
- Bundle thickness/weight
- 2 ft thick, 35 lbs max
- Bag material
- Paper only: plastic banned
- Purchased container size
- 34 gallons max
Summary
North Port caps yard waste bundles at 4 feet long, 2 feet thick and 35 pounds, and bans plastic bags for curbside yard waste.
Tree trimmings and foliage. For removal on any scheduled pickup day, tree trimmings, hedge clippings and other foliage which originated at the residence shall be cut in lengths not to exceed four feet, securely tied in bundles not more than two feet thick and not exceeding 35 pounds.(8)Bulk waste.a.Persons wishing to dispose of bulk waste shall schedule the collection of said item(s) through the solid waste division. Each residential unit shall receive two free bulk collections each fiscal year starting October 1. Bulk collections are limited to five cubic yards each.b.Bulk collections in excess of two per fiscal year shall be charged at rates as adopted by the city.c.Bulk items shall not be placed curbside for collection prior to receiving a collection date from the division. (Code 1990, § 132-6; Ord. No. 07-40, § 1(1.03), 10-9-2007; Ord. No. 08-30, § 1.05, 6-9-2008; Ord. No. 2017-02, § 2.01, 4-25-2017)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of the City: Supplement 65 | Unified Land Development Code: Supplement 22).
Full Breakdown
Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and other foliage set out on a scheduled pickup day must be cut to no more than four feet long and tied in bundles no thicker than two feet and no heavier than 35 pounds. Residents prepare yard waste by bundling it curbside, bundling it into a resident-supplied yard waste container, or bagging it in paper: plastic bags are prohibited. Purchased yard waste containers must be watertight, metal or plastic, no larger than 34 gallons, and no more than 35 pounds loaded.
Violations & Fines
Improperly bundled or bagged yard waste can be left uncollected; an unauthorized accumulation left on the property is a nuisance violation enforceable under the city code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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