When a holiday falls on a Monday - Friday, pickups will be delayed one day from the holiday continuing through the rest of the holiday week. Any regular Friday pickups delayed by a holiday will be picked up on Saturday.
Home Trash Service in Sarasota County, FL
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Sarasota County has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
Resident provides their own trash container - 40 lbs max when full. Mandatory service. Rear Door Service available.
Service Schedule
Waste Management provides trash service weekly.
Container Setout Instructions
Place container at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent Waste Management team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Contact Waste Management at 941-493-4100.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart – the lid must close tightly. No overflow allowed.
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Report a Missed Pickup
Contact Waste Management at 941-493-4100.
Request an Additional Container
Resident provides their own trash container. Unlimited containers.
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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