Yard waste needs to be placed in a separate container or tied in bundles that are less than six (6) feet in length and less than 50 lbs per container or bundle. Only 2 cubic yards per resident will be picked up on a scheduled day. Do not put any yard or bulk waste in your blue or green carts.
Two (2) cubic yards will be picked up on a scheduled day. If you have more than two (2) cubic yards of yard or bulk waste to be picked up, please contact Florida Waste Solutions and schedule a special pickup. Additional fees may apply.
Automated waste collection service provides added convenience for residents, minimizes litter on local streets and reduces safety risks posed to both our employees and residents by distracted drivers near the waste collection process.
All household garbage must be placed in a secured bag to reduce litter and odors. Broken glass, ceramics or other sharp objects must be securely wrapped and contained in small amounts of newspaper or thick wrapping materials such as bubble wrap or cardboard.
The carts virtually eliminate street litter after pickups. Plus the container's tight lid keeps rodents and pests out of the garbage.
No, all trash must be placed inside the cart. Your bulk waste and yard waste may still be placed directly at the curb for collections.
Waste Connections will provide a warranty for the carts throughout the length of the collection contract for damage it causes. If the damage is done by the resident, the resident will be responsible.
Yes. The cart is being provided free of charge. The County and Florida Waste Solutions requires that all residents who have received a cart use it to improve collection efficiency and keep our drivers safe. The County requires the exclusive use of the cart.
No, you must use the carts. If a person with special needs (physical limitations) has difficulty handling a 95-gallon cart, we would ask those persons to contact Florida Waste Solutions at (863) 655-0005 or Highlands County at (863) 402-7786.
Glass can be recycled at any of the Highlands County Recycling drop-off centers located in Sebring, Lake Placid or Avon Park.
For Information on the location of the Recycling Center hours, days of operation and /type of glass acceptable for Recycling can be found online at www.highlandsgl.gov/departments/SOlid_Waste/Rcycling.php
Or you can call at 863-402-6505.
Bulk waste is any item that is too large to fit in the provided cart. This does not apply to extra garbage bags. There is a 2 cubic yard maximum. For pickup of larger bulk items (refrigerators, couches), call 863-655-0005 (Florida Waste Solutions).
Yard waste means decomposable waste materials generated by yard and lawn care and includes leaves, grass trimmings, brush, wood chips, and shrub and tree trimmings. Yard waste shall not include roots or stumps that exceed six inches in diameter. There is a 2 cubic yard maximum.