Default rule and exceptions
Jacksonville's Solid Waste Division collects household bulk items (furniture, mattresses, bundled fencing/carpet/wood) curbside on the resident's normal collection schedule, while tires and appliances must be scheduled separately and hazardous waste is barred from the bulk stream.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Solid Waste Division collects household bulk items curbside on the resident's normal collection schedule, included in the residential solid waste fee. |
| Property owner | Resident must schedule tire and appliance pickup separately, and may not place hazardous waste in the residential collection waste stream. |
| Exceptions | Hazardous waste of any kind is unlawful in residential collection waste streams; Tires and appliances require separate scheduling |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Bulk items are defined as large items of residential waste which, because of their volume, size, shape or weight, cannot be placed for collection in the City-issued garbage carts.
Please be aware that it is unlawful to place hazardous waste of any kind in the residential collection waste streams.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Jacksonville, FL?
The city / utility. Solid Waste Division collects household bulk items curbside on the resident's normal collection schedule, included in the residential solid waste fee.
Are there exceptions in Jacksonville, FL?
Hazardous waste of any kind is unlawful in residential collection waste streams; Tires and appliances require separate scheduling
What is this based on for Jacksonville, FL?
This verdict is sourced to Household Bulk Collection and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Household Bulk Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Household Bulk Collection (hazardous-waste clause)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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