What's Recyclable At Home
DownloadTavares has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a week day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Monday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays. Check for holidays that may affect your service.
Important Announcement
Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Residential Trash & Recycling
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Discover the reality behind common recycling myths so you can help more materials find a second life.
Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.
Service & Collection Information
WM provides a 64 gallon cart for weekly recycling collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify."
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
What Belongs in Your Container
Recycle clean and dry bottles, cans, cups, tubs, paper, and cardboard. Break down cardboard boxes to keep them from getting stuck in your container. Do not place plastic bags or liners in your container (local recycling drop-off programs for bags may be available). Visit Recycle Right® for more information on recycling.
How to Prepare Your Materials
Empty loose recyclables directly into your container. No loose plastic bags and never bag your recyclables. Do not overfill your container - the lid must close tightly. Contaminated materials or overflow may be subject to an additional charge, or not collected. Looking for more information on how to set up a successful recycling system in your home? Visit Recycle Right® for step-by-step instructions, downloadable container labels, and more.
What is Contamination?
Contamination occurs when non-acceptable items are placed in your container. To avoid potential contamination charges or non-collection, and to ensure your recyclables have a chance at becoming new products, it's important that only the right items make their way into your recycling. Learn more about how you can reduce contamination at Recycle Right® wm.com/recycleright.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, please contact City of Tavares at 357-742-6400.
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting the City of Tavares at 357-742-6400.
