Trash and recycling pickup in Pensacola: schedule, holidays, bulk

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Pensacola’s Sanitation Services pages and Escambia County’s Waste Services pages.

The City of Pensacola collects its own garbage, yard waste and recycling through Sanitation Services, 100 W. Leonard St. Garbage collection is mandatory inside city limits. Routes start at 6 a.m. Garbage and yard waste are each picked up once a week, on different days.

Who to call

• Sanitation Services (missed pickup, bulk pickup, recycling sign-up, extra carts): 850-435-1890, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
• Pensacola 311 (city service requests, storm debris on city streets): 311 or 850-436-5555
• Escambia County Waste Services (landfill, hazardous waste): 850-937-2160
• Official page: City of Pensacola Sanitation Services

Hurricane Isaias: pickup changes

The city postponed Friday, Oct. 9, garbage, bulk, recycling and yard waste collection because of Hurricane Isaias and asked residents not to put their containers out. Friday’s garbage is now scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, according to the Sanitation Services page.

Do not pile storm debris at the curb yet. The city’s Hurricane Isaias questions and answers say to wait for the city to announce its post-storm debris process, that debris may need to be separated by type, and that collection can take days or weeks with more than one pass. Keep piles out of the road, off storm drains and away from utility poles. Do not burn storm debris inside city limits. Report trees and debris blocking a city street to 311.

What day is my pickup?

Type your address into the city’s collection day lookup to see your garbage day and your yard waste day. If you have curbside recycling, it is picked up on the same day as your yard waste. You can sign up for text or email notices of schedule changes through the city’s Notify Me service.

Garbage cart rules

The city’s garbage page sets these rules for the black city-owned roll carts:

• Put the cart out no later than 6 a.m. on collection day, and bring it in by 6 a.m. the day after.
• Place it within 2 feet of the curb with the opening facing the street, not in the street.
• Leave 5 feet of clearance on all sides from mailboxes, poles, parked cars, low wires and tree limbs.
• Drain household waste and bag raw garbage.
• Only city-provided containers are collected.

Tires, lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, pesticides, paint and some household cleaners are not collected. Dirt, concrete, bricks, rocks, mortar and roofing materials are not accepted either, under section 4-3-62 of the city code. Ordinary alkaline batteries and empty aerosol cans can go in the garbage cart, according to the city’s sanitation questions page.

Curbside recycling

Recycling in Pensacola is opt-in. The city paused citywide recycling in the last quarter of 2023 and has since brought it back as a sign-up service. Sign up on the curbside recycling page, by calling 311 or by calling 850-435-1890. A recycling container and a guide to what is accepted are delivered to your home.

City residents can also drop off recycling at the Transfer Station, 100 W. Leonard St., 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The drop-off is for city residents only.

Yard waste and bulky items

Crews collect yard waste once a week: grass, hedge clippings, pine straw, leaves and limbs no longer than 6 feet and no thicker than 8 inches. Tree stumps and trunks are not collected.

Old furniture, appliances and small amounts of debris from home repairs are picked up by special collection for a fee. A scheduled pickup costs significantly less than an unscheduled one, so call 850-435-1890 or use the city’s online form first. The city does not take concrete, bricks, dirt, sod, shingles or hazardous waste, and contractors must haul away their own debris.

Holiday schedule

The city’s holiday collection schedule lists these 2026 city holidays still to come. Call 850-435-1890 to check how your pickup day moves.

Hazardous waste and the landfill

Escambia County runs disposal. Household hazardous waste and electronics are taken free from county residents at the Perdido Landfill household hazardous waste drop-off in Cantonment, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No business waste. The county also holds Regional Roundup collection events. Sharps in a puncture-resistant container are taken at the landfill 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; enter through the weigh station.

The Perdido Landfill is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Call 850-937-2160.

Outside city limits? Homes in unincorporated Escambia County get garbage, recycling, yard and bulk pickup from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority instead. ECUA customer service: 850-476-0480.

Related: Hurricane prep for Escambia County, who to call at City Hall and moving to Pensacola.

Frequently asked questions

What day is trash pickup in Pensacola?

It depends on your address. Garbage and yard waste are each picked up once a week on different days, and the city’s online address lookup shows both days for every home on city service.

When was Friday trash pickup moved because of Hurricane Isaias?

The city postponed Friday, Oct. 9, garbage, bulk, recycling and yard waste collection. Friday’s garbage is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12.

Does Pensacola have curbside recycling?

Yes, but it is opt-in. Sign up through the city’s recycling page, by calling 311 or by calling Sanitation Services at 850-435-1890. Recycling is collected the same day as your yard waste.

How do I get rid of furniture or appliances in Pensacola?

Call Sanitation Services at 850-435-1890 or use the city’s online form to schedule a bulky waste pickup. There is a fee, and a scheduled pickup costs significantly less than an unscheduled one.

Where can I take paint and chemicals in Escambia County?

To the household hazardous waste drop-off at the county’s Perdido Landfill, free for Escambia County residents, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 850-937-2160.