Garbage & Recycling

Service Information Update: Thursday Refuse Collections Suspended

Due to the approaching storm, there will be no refuse collections on Thursday, 9/26/24. It is anticipated that normal Thursday collections will occur on Saturday, 9/28/24, weather and street conditions permitting.

All waste and recycling containers, along with bulky items, appliances, and larger branches, should be removed from the curbside before the storm arrives and remain safely stored away until after the storm has passed.

The Solid Waste Division is responsible for coordinating residential curbside collection services in the City of Gainesville for garbage, recycling, bulk items, yard waste and other materials. The Solid Waste Division is also responsible monitoring commercial operations and the enforcement of the City's Solid Waste Code of Ordinances (Chapter 27, Article III).  The Solid Waste Division also sponsors various cleanup projects within the Gainesville community, including the Adopt-A-Street Program. The Solid Waste Division offices are located at 405 NW 39th Avenue and is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for scheduled holidays. Customer Service is available by phone at 352-334-2330 or by email at waste@gainesvillefl.gov weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for scheduled holidays.