Curbside Services

CURBSIDE COLLECTION

Unincorporated Leon County Residents
Waste Pro provides curbside garbage and recycling pick-up for Leon County residents living outside Tallahassee city limits. Contact Waste Pro at (850) 606-1899 to subscribe to their curbside service.

City of Tallahassee Residents
If you utilize City of Tallahassee Utilities services, please contact The City of Tallahassee at (850) 891-4968 for solid waste and recycling information.

WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDE

Leon County’s Waste Disposal Guide lists detailed information about waste and recycling services in unincorporated Leon County, including garbage and bulk pick-up, yard debris, recycling, hazardous waste and more. This guide is intended for residents living in unincorporated Leon County, but contains helpful information for all Leon County citizens.

Want more information about recycling? Visit our recycling page.

Curbside Garbage FAQ

How can I receive a bear resistant can?Open or Close
Click Here for Information on a Bear Resistant Trash Can
Where do I place my garbage and recycling carts?Open or Close
Carts should be placed approximately three feet away from the curb or edge of the road and need to be placed three feet from any obstacles, such as a mailbox, power lines, telephone lines and tree branches. Carts also need to be a minimum of three feet apart to allow the truck arm to pick up a cart without knocking another one over. Bulky items also need to be placed away from obstacles such as mailboxes and kept away from overhead lines.
When is my curbside service day?Open or Close
View Waste Pro’s Service Route Map to find out which day of the week your curbside items will be picked up. Garbage, recycling and yard debris will all be picked up on the same service day, once a week.
What if I have bulky items like a couch or refrigerator that need to be picked up?Open or Close
Bulky items and white goods such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, water heaters, and other items will be picked up on a call-in basis. Please call Waste Pro at (850) 606-1899 to arrange a bulky item pickup. Waste Pro will schedule your pickup and give you instructions on what day to place it at the curb. Waste Pro will service this request within seven days.
What are the rules regarding yard debris and what can be put out?Open or Close
Yard debris is picked up one time per week, on the same day as your garbage and recycling. Loose yard debris, such as grass clippings or leaves, can be placed in a customer provided reusable container or paper bags (this is the preferred method). We request your help in avoiding plastic bags for yard debris. Yard debris such as limbs can be placed into piles no larger than six feet in length, four feet in height, four feet in width, and four inches in diameter. Please keep containerized debris less than 50 pounds.
I have a pile of yard debris that exceeds the standard size permitted, what can I do?Open or Close
Yard debris exceeding dimensions permitted (six feet in length, four feet in height, four feet in width, and four inches in diameter) are considered special service and should be arranged directly with Waste Pro. A fee will be determined based on the pile.
How do I dispose of other items such as electronics, paints/chemicals, tires, and batteries?Open or Close
These special items can be dropped off at the Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Parkway. To learn more go to LeonCountyFL.gov/HHW or call (850) 606-1803.
What if one of my services is missed?Open or Close
We apologize for any missed service and Waste Pro will address the concern immediately. When notified prior to 12 p.m., Waste Pro will collect any missed pick-ups by 6 p.m. that same day. Calls received after 12 p.m. will be collected by noon the following day. You may call (850) 606-1899 to report missed services.
My cart has been damaged, what can I do?Open or Close
Waste Pro will replace the cart at no cost within five business days of being notified. Residents may contact Waste Pro to report an issue at (850) 606-1899
What if I cannot fit all of my regular garbage inside the garbage cart? Can I put it on the side of the cart?Open or Close
Waste Pro will take small amounts of debris left by your cart, but it is preferred that you put everything in your cart if possible. Other Options:
- Attempt to recycle all you can. Click here to learn what can be recycled.
- Request a special pick up by contacting Waste Pro. With large amounts of debris, a fee may be applicable.
- You may request an additional garbage cart for a one-time delivery charge of $60 or you may pick it up from the Waste Pro office at no charge.
What about holiday collection?Open or Close
Holidays are considered to be: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. For the week in which a holiday occurs, collection will be one day following the normally-scheduled collection day.
What if I am disabled and cannot take my cart to the curb?Open or Close
Waste Pro offers back door service to any resident who is medically unable to bring their trash and recycling to the curb at no additional charge. In order to qualify for this service, the resident will need to provide Waste Pro with a copy of one of the following items:
- Letter certifying that there is no one in your home that can take out your garbage
- Letter from a physician
Please contact Waste Pro at (850) 606-1899 for details.
Can I receive back door service as a convenience?Open or Close
Back door service can be provided at an additional cost of $15 per month. The fee will be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for collection of carts that are further than 150 feet from the curb. Please contact Waste Pro to set up an appointment and a supervisor will come out and price this special service.
Where should I go to find information about waste services for commercial businesses?Open or Close
Visit Waste Pro’s page to learn more about waste collection for commercial businesses.
Curbside Recycling FAQ
What can I recycle?Open or Close
Visit our Recycling and Educational Services page to learn what can be recycled in your curbside cart. If you’d like a more detailed list, check out our What Can Be Recycled List and see items listed by material.
What is single-stream recycling?Open or Close
Single-stream recycling is a system where all materials, including paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal items are collected together instead of being sorted by residents into separate groups. The recycling is taken to a Materials Recovery Facility (Marpan Recycling) where it is separated by high tech machinery. Each of the separated materials are sold to processors in other communities.
Why did Leon County decide to implement single-stream recycling?Open or Close
Beginning Oct. 1, 2013, Leon County began single-stream recycling to increase recycling participation by making it more convenient. The single-stream program:
- Adds convenience by providing a rolling recycling cart, where everything can be placed into one bin (no need to sort)
- Improves aesthetics, since carts are covered, reducing litter on the streets
- Saves money by sending less trash to disposal facilities
When will my recycling be picked up?Open or Close
All scheduled services (garbage, recycling and yard debris) will be picked up on the same day. Please click here for a map of your service area, or call Waste Pro at (850) 606-1899.
What if my recycling cart gets broken?Open or Close
Please call Waste Pro’s Customer Service at (850) 606-1899 to request repair or replacement of a broken cart.
Where should I go to find information about recycling for commercial businesses?Open or Close
Visit Waste Pro’s page to learn more about recycling services for commercial businesses.