Gainesville trash & bulky-item rules
Gainesville provides weekly curbside bulk collection on the regular garbage day for eligible City residential customers, with no appointment or extra charge for ordinary bulk.
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Local programs can change. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Gainesville provides weekly curbside bulk collection on the regular garbage day for eligible City residential customers, with no appointment or extra charge for ordinary bulk.
Before you use the rule: City residential curbside customers.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Place qualifying bulk out by 7 a.m. Appliances and electronics require separate appointment/handling under the City program.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Alachua County/City household hazardous waste facilities handle paint, chemicals, batteries and other hazardous materials separately.
Where to take large items in Gainesville
Confirm the Gainesville pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Gainesville Solid Waste: verify current service line.
- Confirm the property is eligible for the municipal or contracted service described here.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Gainesville guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Gainesville — Residential Garbage & Bulk Official/local source used for this published guide · gainesvillefl.gov
- Alachua County — Household Hazardous Waste Official/local source used for this published guide · alachuacounty.us