Palm Bay, FL Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

All tree and shrubbery trimmings shall be of such size that they can be readily loaded by one (1) person. Stumps, trees, limbs and other such objects shall be cut in lengths of no greater than four (4) feet if the diameter of the item is less than six (6) inches, and shall be cut in lengths of no greater than two (2) feet if the diameter of the item is greater than six (6) inches and placed neatly for collection curbside. Branches larger than two (2) feet in length may be but are not required to be containerized and may be placed neatly curbside for collection.

(C)   Garden and yard trash (fine trash). All garden and yard trash (fine trash less than two (2) feet in length) shall be separated from all other household refuse and recyclable materials and stored in reusable containers acceptable to the contractor and approved by the City Representative for collection. No plastic or paper bags may be used for garden and yard trash storage/collection and should be containerized for curbside collection.

(D)   Bulky items. Bulky items such as white goods, furniture, mattresses, residential move-out piles, appliances, yard toys or other similar items and materials with weights or volumes greater than those allowed in bins or containers shall be placed at the curbside or beside service alley, if available. Contractor shall be obligated to collect unlimited amounts of bulky waste from each residential unit.