Only a handful of holidays affect trash collection in nearly every area county in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
But some counties also observe holidays throughout the year, like Memorial Day and Independence Day
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We’ve compiled a county-by-county breakdown of how trash service is affected by the 4th of July holiday to help you plan ahead for when to put those cookout leftovers to the curb.
Duval County
In Duval County, garbage collection schedules are adjusted ONLY for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Solid waste collections for the 4th of July holiday will run on a normal schedule.
To request collection service or report a problem with collection, call 904-630-CITY (2489) or visit https://myjax.custhelp.com/.
St. Johns County
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules will not be delayed for the 4th of July. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road Transfer Stations will remain open during standard business hours.
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St. Augustine
Solid waste collections will remain on their regular schedule for Independence Day.
St. Augustine Beach
There are no changes to solid waste and recycling services for the week of Independence Day.
Clay County
Curbside trash collection in the FCC service areas -- unincorporated Clay County and the city of Keystone Heights -- scheduled for July 4 will be picked up on July 5.
Normal collection schedules will resume on Monday following the holiday.
Additionally, the Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Facility and the Environmental Convenience Centers will be closed on July 4.
Green Cove Springs
Independence Day: No pick-up on Friday, July 4, 2025. All services will be picked up on their next scheduled day.
Orange Park
No changes for the week of Independence Day.
Nassau County
Meridian Waste does not make pickup changes for the week of Independence Day.
Fernandina Beach
No changes for the week of Independence Day.
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Flagler County
Due to the Independence Day holiday, Waste Management customers with a regular service day scheduled on Friday, July 4, may be delayed by up to one day.
Palm Coast
The city of Palm Coast contracts with FCC Environmental for garbage collection, recycling, yard waste and bulk trash.
There will be no changes in pick-ups for the week of Independence Day.
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Bunnell
Commercial dumpsters and residential garbage will be picked up as usual on Friday, July 4.
Flagler Beach
Normal trash pick-ups will occur the week of Independence Day.
Putnam County
Independence Day is a Waste Pro holiday.
If your pick-up day falls on Friday, your service will be on Saturday.
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Baker County
The county is serviced by Waste Management.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, Waste Management customers with a regular service day scheduled on Friday, July 4, may be delayed by up to one day.
For more information, click here.
Bradford County
Bradford County does not provide curbside pickup, but the county’s solid waste collection sites are closed on county holidays, including Independence Day. More info
Starke
GFL is the solid waste collector for the city of Starke.
The week of Independence Day, collection will be delayed one day for customers with pick-ups on Fridays.
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Columbia County
Columbia County administers the contract for curbside collection through Waste Pro, which provides for once-a-week pickup for household garbage and yard waste.
Independence Day is a Waste Pro holiday.
Garbage collection for Friday, July 4, will be delayed until Saturday.
Any additional questions concerning collection should be directed to 386-758-7800. For more information, click here.
The Winfield Solid Waste Facility will be closed on July 4.
Union County
GFL collects garbage in Lake Butler.
The week of Independence Day, collection will be delayed one day for customers with pick-ups on Fridays.
New River Solid Waste Association also provides waste collection services to Lake Butler and throughout Union County. To find out more about its services, call 386-431-1000.
For more on the solid waste collection site schedules in the county, click here.
Alachua County
Independence Day is one of only six holidays that affect collection service in the county.
Waste will not be collected on July 4, and all scheduled pick-ups will be delayed by one (business) day that week. Collection will return to normal the following week.
For more information, click here.
Gainesville
Residential curbside collection for garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be impacted by the July 4 holiday.
Brantley County
The county is serviced by Republic Services.
For specifics on your service area, enter your address in the search at https://www.republicservices.com/schedule.
Camden County
County Offices will be closed Friday, but curbside pickup will not be delayed.
For more information, click here.
Charlton County
The county is serviced by Waste Management.
Due to the Independence Day holiday, Waste Management customers with a regular service day scheduled on Friday, July 4, may be delayed by up to one day.
For more information, click here.
Folkston
The Chesser Island Landfill in Folkston will be open on Independence Day.
For more information, click here.
Glynn County
Independence Day will not affect garbage collection in Glynn County.
For more information, click here.
Ware County
Independence Day will not affect garbage collection in Ware County.
For more information, click here.
