In the South Walton Area if a holiday falls on a collection day the trash is picked up on the next service day. In the City of Freeport, Paxton and the Northern portion of Walton County if a holiday falls on service day the trash will be picked up the next business day.
Walton County, FL Home Trash Service
Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
Walton 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
Residents provide their own trash container.
Service Schedule
South Walton is collected twice weekly. Freeport, Paxton, North Walton County is collected weekly.
Container Setout Instructions
Place containers on the street against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your container — no overflow allowed.
Acceptable & 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
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can report a missed pickup online with My WM.
These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.
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Three Basic Rules of Recycling
- 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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