Palm Coast Trash Pickup Guide
Your trash days, bulk pickup, yard waste and holidays. Simple.
Not the city. Checked against palmcoast.gov, Nov. 11, 2026.
The short version
- Two trash days a week. Day 1: garbage. Day 2: garbage plus bulk items.
- Recycling: once a week, all in one bin. Rinse cans and bottles.
- Yard waste: Wednesdays. One pile, up to about 3 by 3 by 6 feet.
- Put it out after 6 pm the night before, and before 6 am. Trucks come any time from 6 am to 6 pm.
- No pickup on Thanksgiving (Nov 26), Christmas (Dec 25) and New Year's Day (Jan 1).
More details
Which days are my trash days?
Every home in the City of Palm Coast gets two pickup days a week. Which two depends on your street. To find yours, use the garbage page on palmcoast.gov or call City Customer Service at 386-986-2360 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).
Since June 1, 2023, the city's hauler has been FCC Environmental Services. If you've lived here a while, you may remember Waste Pro; it still serves the unincorporated parts of Flagler County, outside city limits.
Trash cans: the rules people miss
- You buy your own cans. Each one holds 10 to 35 gallons.
- 60 pounds max per can when it's picked up. A can full of wet grass or dirt can go over.
- Up to four cans on each trash day.
- Timing: out no earlier than 6 pm the night before, and by 6 am. Route times change, so don't count on your usual time.
Raccoon bandits tipping the cans at night? A bungee cord across the lid works wonders.
Leaving cans out too long, or in view of the street, is one of the most common Palm Coast code violations.
Recycling
Recycling is picked up once a week, and everything goes in one bin together. Rinse out cans and bottles first; dirty items can spoil the whole load. Need a new bin? Ask for one through Palm Coast Connect, the city's online request system.
Yard waste: every Wednesday
- One pile a week, up to 2 cubic yards. That's about 3 feet wide, 3 feet high and 6 feet long, roughly the size of a small car's back seat.
- Branches: under 6 inches thick and no longer than 5 feet.
- Bags are allowed, but loose piles are easier for the crew to see. You don't need to tie bundles.
- Keep it clean: no rocks, lumber, trash or building debris mixed in.
- Too big? A pile over the limit gets a tag asking you to pay the hauler directly to take it.
The rule that surprises people: if a lawn service, tree trimmer or yard man did the work, the city says they have to haul the debris away, at their own cost. Before you hire anyone for yard work, ask whether hauling is included. Our yard cleanups always include it.
Bulk pickup: furniture, mattresses and TVs
- When: your second trash day of the week.
- How much: up to 3 cubic yards a week, about one couch plus a chair and a few boxes. Clearing a whole house? See estate cleanout.
- Old TVs: they go out on bulk day too. Putting the new one up on the wall? See TV mounting.
- Carpet: cut it into 3-foot sections and tape the rolls so they don't unroll.
- Lawn mowers and similar: drain the gas and oil first.
Other options for a mattress or couch, including donating it: how to get rid of a mattress or couch in Palm Coast.
Old appliances (white goods)
Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers and water heaters need a request first. File it through Palm Coast Connect or call Customer Service. Then set the appliance at the curb. Take the doors off refrigerators and freezers. A child can get trapped inside one. Pickup can take three to five days. Can't get it to the curb? See appliance removal.
What the city won't take
- Construction and remodeling debris: drywall, old cabinets, tile, roofing. It isn't bulk trash. Small leftovers from a do-it-yourself project can go out on bulk day.
- Debris from a contractor's job, including lawn services and tree trimmers. They have to haul it.
- Yard piles over 2 cubic yards, unless you pay the hauler.
- Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste. Flagler County closed its hazardous waste drop-off in September 2026 and plans free Amnesty Days instead (the first is expected in January 2027). Until then, store them safely; questions: 386-313-4179.
Have a load the city won't take? See where it can go in our Flagler County dump guide.
Where this information comes from
We're Florida Chores, a local chore service, not the city. We put this together from the City of Palm Coast's own pages and checked it on November 11, 2026. Rules can change, so call the city at 386-986-2360 if something matters a lot.
2026 holiday trash schedule
| Holiday | Date | Trash and recycling |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | No pickup |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25, 2026 | No pickup |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | No pickup |
| All other holidays | Normal pickup |
The city lists these three days as the only holidays with no service. Its pages don't say which day the missed pickup moves to, so check with Customer Service that week.
Going to see the lights up the road? Our St. Augustine Christmas lights guide has the 2026 shuttle days and parking.
Christmas trees: the city's pages don't mention trees. A tree cut into pieces shorter than 5 feet, with a trunk under 6 inches thick, fits the size rules for Wednesday yard waste. Take off all lights, tinsel and the stand first, and check with the city to be sure.
When the city's pickup isn't enough
Some jobs don't fit the rules: a couch you can't get to the curb, a garage full of boxes, remodeling debris, or a yard pile that's way past 2 cubic yards. That's where we come in. We carry it out from wherever it is and haul it away. You don't lift a thing.
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Call (315) 542-8036Or text a photo to (315) 542-8036. A real person gets back to you.
Common questions
What day is trash pickup in Palm Coast?
Every home has two trash days a week. Day 1 is regular garbage; day 2 is garbage plus bulk items. Your exact days depend on your address: check the garbage page on palmcoast.gov or call 386-986-2360.
What day is yard waste pickup?
Wednesday. One pile a week, up to 2 cubic yards, with branches under 6 inches thick and 5 feet long.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving?
No. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day are the only days with no trash and recycling service. Check with the city for the make-up day.
Will the city pick up an old refrigerator?
Yes, after you request it through Palm Coast Connect or Customer Service. Take the doors off and set it at the curb. It can take three to five days.
Does the city pick up construction debris?
No. Construction and remodeling debris isn't bulk trash. Small do-it-yourself leftovers can go out on bulk day. For bigger loads, we can haul it.
I live in Flagler County, outside Palm Coast. Does this apply?
No. Unincorporated Flagler County is served by Waste Pro under the county's own rules. Flagler Beach and Bunnell have their own trash service and rules too.