What is bulk waste pickup?

Bulk items include items that are too large to fit into a garbage cart (see examples below). Two large items or up to three cubic yards may be collected on an on-call basis. Each household is limited to one bulk pickup per month. Call FCC Environmental Services at 904-490-9996 or contact staff online to request a bulk collection before putting the items curbside. The collection day will be the next available day of service for your location, as determined by FCC’s collection schedule. Bulk items should not be put out for collection more than one day prior to the scheduled collection day provided by FCC. FCC also offers additional pickups at a cost.

What are examples of items that can be picked up as bulk waste?

Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, toilets)

Furniture (interior and exterior)

Mattresses/box spring set (this is counted as one item of furniture)

Televisions

Large children’s toys

Bicycles

Ride-on toys

Recreational equipment

One-piece formed plastic pools

Metal swing sets and basketball poles (broken down, no concrete)

Strollers

Vacuum cleaners

Luggage

BBQ grills (without the gas tank).

Note: Larger items, such as basketball poles, gym equipment, and swing sets, must be fully disassembled, and all concrete must be removed from any poles or posts.

What if I move?

New home courtesy pickups (move-ins) -- a one-time collection of boxes (flattened) and packaging materials (bagged) is available for residents who relocate to a home within the service area.

Only boxes and packing material generated by the resident during relocation will be collected with this one-time collection. Call FCC at 904-490-9996 or contact staff online to request a courtesy move-in collection prior to putting the items curbside.

 Move-outs – FCC Environmental Services will not automatically pick up bulk waste resulting from a move-out, but you may contact FCC to discuss options for pickups. Or, you may contact one of the County’s approved Franchise Haulers.

What are examples of what can’t be collected as bulk waste?

Note: please see below for pickup options for these items

Miscellaneous trash that could fit inside a garbage cart or overflow bag

Construction and remodeling debris such as boards, cabinets, carpet, flooring, tile, sinks, fencing, outbuildings, decks, pallets, dog houses, brick, concrete, doors, windows, siding, and shingles

Gas engines

Car parts

Pianos and organs

Ping pong and pool tables

Hot tubs and hot tub covers

Pool pumps/filters

Pool covers and diving boards

What about remodeling and home repairs?

Waste materials from home remodeling and repairs are not included in bulk pickup. However, small do-it-yourself project waste such as a faucet or light fixture may be placed in your garbage cart.

Professional home repair and/or remodeling businesses are responsible for the collection/disposal of their own waste. You may contact FCC to discuss options for collection or you may contact one of the County’s approved franchise haulers.

What if I have more than the pickup allows, or what can I do with the items that can't be picked up at no additional charge?

• You may contact FCC to arrange for other special pickups, at a charge.

•  You may bring up to one level pickup truck load at no charge to any of our Environmental Convenience Centers. You can find those hours and locations here.

•  You may also bring up to 500 pounds per month at no charge to the Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Facility if you receive garbage collection service from the County. Any amount over that will be charged the regular fees. You may also contact one of the County’s approved Franchise Haulers to schedule removal.

As a reminder, there are three types of waste collected curbside: household garbage, yard trash, and bulk. You can learn more about what is accepted for yard trash here.