Palm Coast Trash Pickup, Recycling, Yard Waste & Bulk Schedule 2026
This resident-first guide explains Palm Coast’s official trash schedule lookup, FCC Environmental service rules, two weekly trash days, weekly recycling, Wednesday yard waste, second-day bulk pickup, white goods, holiday exceptions, missed pickup reporting, hazardous waste drop-off and the most common reasons material gets left behind.
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Palm Coast trash pickup schedule garbage collection is street-based. Open the City of Palm Coast garbage collection page and enter your street name without the house number. If your street does not appear, try searching without the suffix, such as searching “Rymfire” instead of “Rymfire Drive.”
City of Palm Coast residential solid waste service is handled by FCC Environmental. Residents have two weekly service days: Service Day #1 collects regular household waste, and Service Day #2 collects regular household waste plus bulk items under 3 cubic yards. Recycling is weekly, and yard waste is picked up on Wednesdays.
Palm Coast Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Search by Street Name Before Putting Anything Out
Palm Coast’s schedule is not best found by ZIP code. The City’s official lookup asks for your street name and shows the scheduled pickup days for your neighborhood. This matters because different streets can have different service-day combinations, and bulk collection is tied to your second trash day.
Open the official garbage collection page
Use the City’s garbage page, not old Waste Pro pages or third-party calendars. The official page reflects FCC Environmental service for Palm Coast residents.
Search by street name only
Enter the street name without a house number. If the lookup does not find it, remove suffix words such as Drive, Trail, Lane, Court or Place.
Mark both service days
Service Day #1 is regular household waste. Service Day #2 is regular household waste plus bulk items under the allowed size.
Save Wednesday for yard waste
Yard waste is picked up on Wednesdays citywide, but size and contractor-debris rules still apply.
Fastest path: Search the official City page first, then use Palm Coast Connect only if a properly set-out item was missed.
Open Official LookupPalm Coast FCC Environmental Service — Why Old Waste Pro Information Can Confuse Residents
The City of Palm Coast’s current residential collection contract is with FCC Environmental. Older online pages, social posts, news articles and PDFs may still mention Waste Pro because Waste Pro previously served the City before FCC began service in 2023.
- You live inside City of Palm Coast residential service area.
- Your service goes through Palm Coast municipal solid waste collection.
- You use the City garbage lookup page or Palm Coast Connect.
- You need FCC trash, recycling, yard waste, bulk or white goods help.
- You live in unincorporated Flagler County served by Waste Pro.
- You live in Flagler Beach, Bunnell or Beverly Beach.
- You need commercial dumpster service.
- You are using an old Waste Pro-only Palm Coast schedule.
Local search warning: Some search results show Waste Pro because Flagler County unincorporated service still lists Waste Pro, while City of Palm Coast residential service lists FCC Environmental. Confirm your city/service area before following any hauler instruction.
Palm Coast Garbage Collection Rules — Containers, Weight, Service Days and Set-Out Location
Residents purchase their own trash receptacles. The City lists containers between 10 and 35 gallons, not exceeding 60 pounds at removal. Up to 4 receptacles may be set out on a service day, and bagged items must be placed in cans.
- Use resident-purchased 10-35 gallon trash receptacles.
- Keep each receptacle at or under 60 pounds at pickup.
- Place bagged household waste inside cans.
- Set out up to 4 receptacles on your service day.
- Place items in the collection area within five feet of the driveway.
- Use your two scheduled weekly service days correctly.
- Do not leave bagged garbage loose outside a can.
- Do not exceed 60 pounds per receptacle.
- Do not place trash out too early before collection.
- Do not leave empty containers visible from the right-of-way after the removal window.
- Do not put construction and demolition debris out as bulk trash.
- Do not use the recycling bin for garbage overflow.
Set-out timing: Palm Coast Code Chapter 41 says waste containers may be placed out no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before scheduled collection and must be removed no later than 6:00 AM the day after containers are emptied.
Palm Coast Recycling Pickup — Weekly Single-Stream Recycling and Contamination Mistakes
Recycling is collected weekly and is single-stream. The City says recyclables such as cans and bottles should be rinsed thoroughly to prevent contamination, and only recyclable items should be placed in the recycle bin. FCC takes Palm Coast recycling to GEL Recycling.
- Rinse bottles and cans before placing them in the bin.
- Keep recyclables loose and clean.
- Use the official City guidance before adding questionable items.
- Request an initial recycling bin through Palm Coast Connect if you are a new resident.
- Report damaged recycling bins through Palm Coast Connect.
- Food or liquid left in containers.
- Trash placed in the recycling bin.
- Wish-cycling items not accepted by the program.
- Material set out after the truck has already passed.
- Overflow placed incorrectly instead of using the right service option.
New resident bin: Palm Coast Connect includes a “Recycling Bin Request” option for new residents and a replacement option for damaged bins.
Request / Replace Recycling BinPalm Coast Yard Waste Pickup — Wednesday Collection, 2 Cubic Yard Limit and Contractor-Debris Rule
Yard waste is picked up every Wednesday throughout the City. Yard waste does not need to be bound, tied or containerized, but it must stay within the City’s size limits. Large piles, oversized limbs and contractor-generated debris are the most common reasons for tags and extra charges.
- Place yard waste out for Wednesday pickup.
- Keep the pile at or below 2 cubic yards.
- Think of the limit as about 3 feet high by 3 feet wide by 6 feet long.
- Keep limbs no longer than 5 feet.
- Keep limbs no wider than 6 inches in diameter.
- Bagging yard debris can make removal easier for FCC.
- Pile exceeds 2 cubic yards.
- Branches are longer than 5 feet.
- Branches are wider than 6 inches.
- Material weighs too much if containerized.
- Debris was generated by a lawn service, tree trimmer, yardman, tree surgeon or contractor.
- Material blocks the street, storm drain or driveway area.
Contractor rule: Any waste generated by a contractor must be removed by the contractor at their own expense. If a tree company, landscaper or lawn service created the pile, do not assume FCC will collect it as regular yard waste.
Palm Coast Yard Waste Video Guide — How to Set Out Yard Debris Correctly
The City of Palm Coast’s official “Garbage Collection – Yard Waste Removal” video is useful because yard waste is one of the easiest Palm Coast services to get wrong. It supports the rules above by helping residents understand size limits, weekly Wednesday pickup and why oversized or contractor debris can be left behind.
Best for: homeowners doing yard cleanup, new residents learning Palm Coast collection rules, residents after storms, and anyone unsure whether loose branches, bagged yard debris or large piles will be collected.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup days, holiday changes, missed collection, bins, fees, tags, white goods, hazardous waste hours and service alerts, residents should still verify details through the official City of Palm Coast, Palm Coast Connect and Flagler County links below.
Palm Coast Bulk Pickup and White Goods — Second Trash Day, 3 Cubic Yard Limit and Refrigerator Door Rule
Bulk trash can include furniture, mattresses, TVs, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers and similar large household items. Palm Coast says bulk trash is picked up weekly on your second trash day, and the amount should stay under 3 cubic yards.
- Bulk pickup normally occurs on your second scheduled trash pickup day.
- Keep bulk material under 3 cubic yards.
- Furniture and mattresses are common bulk examples.
- Construction and demolition material is not considered bulk.
- No case is needed for regular bulk items under the limit, based on Palm Coast Connect guidance.
- White goods include refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot water heaters and similar appliances.
- Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before pickup.
- Place white goods curbside and allow 1-5 days for pickup.
- Call Customer Service or create a Palm Coast Connect case for arrangements.
- Do not mix white goods into a normal bulk pile without following the pickup instruction.
Need a special pickup? Palm Coast Connect includes case options for bulk pickup and white goods pickup.
Create Special Pickup CasePalm Coast 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule — New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Are the Big Exceptions
Palm Coast’s holiday FAQ says trash and recycling services are provided on holidays except for New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For these holidays, the City may post a specific adjustment for garbage, bulk, recycling or yard waste, so check Palm Coast Connect or the City newsroom before setting material out.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day | What Residents Should Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | No normal holiday service exception; check official notice for garbage, bulk and recycling adjustment. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Usually not one of the City’s main trash exceptions; verify if storm or contractor notice exists. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | Usually no weekday service impact unless City posts a notice. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Usually not one of the City’s main trash exceptions; verify official alerts. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | No normal holiday service exception; confirm whether your route is delayed or rescheduled. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | No normal holiday service exception; check City notice for garbage, recycling, bulk and yard-waste changes. |
Holiday warning: Do not rely on a previous year’s Palm Coast social post. Christmas, New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving adjustments can depend on the day of week and which stream is scheduled.
Missed Trash Pickup in Palm Coast — What to Check Before Creating a Case
Palm Coast Connect has case options for missed garbage, missed recycling and missing yard waste pickup. Before creating a case, check whether the material was out before the truck, whether it met the correct limits and whether the pickup type required special scheduling.
Check the correct service day
Regular household waste is collected on both service days, but bulk goes with the second scheduled trash day. Yard waste is Wednesday.
Check timing and placement
Garbage must be out for collection on time and placed in the correct collection area within five feet of the driveway.
Check item limits
Look for overweight cans, loose bags, oversized yard waste, bulk over 3 cubic yards, or construction/demolition material.
Create the right case
Use missed garbage, missed recycling, missing yard waste, bulk pickup or white goods pickup inside Palm Coast Connect.
Report online: Create a Palm Coast Connect case and track it instead of only calling.
Open Palm Coast ConnectPalm Coast Hazardous Waste Drop-Off — Flagler County Facility at 1700 S. Old Kings Road
Household hazardous waste should not go into regular garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulk piles. Palm Coast points residents to the Flagler County Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste drop-off site at 1700 S. Old Kings Road. The City page lists it as a free drop-off site for hazardous waste, open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Paint and thinners.
- Solvents and pool chemicals.
- Used motor oil and antifreeze.
- Lead-acid and rechargeable batteries.
- Fluorescent bulbs.
- Gasoline and similar household hazardous items.
- Check current hours and accepted items with Flagler County.
- Secure liquids so they do not spill in your vehicle.
- Do not mix chemicals.
- Keep labels on containers when possible.
- Do not place hazardous waste curbside for FCC.
Palm Coast Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Address and Official Links
| Need | Official Contact | Use For |
|---|---|---|
| City Customer Service | 386-986-2360 | Trash schedule help, white goods arrangements, general customer service. |
| Palm Coast Connect | Create a case online | Missed garbage, missed recycling, missing yard waste, bin replacement, bulk and white goods cases. |
| City Address | 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast, FL 32164 | City Hall and general municipal reference. |
| Flagler County HHW | 1700 S. Old Kings Road | Hazardous waste and recycling drop-off reference. |
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Florida, Bulk Pickup and Holiday Schedule Help
Use these related trash-pickup.org guides when comparing bulk pickup rules, holiday exceptions, recycling mistakes and missed-pickup troubleshooting across other city and county systems.
Palm Coast Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Palm Coast, FCC Environmental, GEL Recycling or Flagler County. trash-pickup.org does not collect trash, dispatch trucks, replace bins, schedule white goods, handle Palm Coast Connect cases or operate hazardous waste facilities.
Schedule lookup instructions, FCC provider details, container limits, weekly service pattern, recycling guidance, yard waste limits, bulk trash rules, white goods instructions, holiday exceptions, missed pickup case options, hazardous waste location and official video availability were checked against official City of Palm Coast and Flagler County resources as of May 2026. Always verify exact pickup dates, holiday adjustments, service alerts, fees and facility hours through the official links below before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Palm Coast — Garbage Collection
- City of Palm Coast — Trash and Recycling Schedule FAQ
- City of Palm Coast — Holiday Trash Collection FAQ
- Palm Coast Connect — Create Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste or Special Pickup Case
- City of Palm Coast — Yard Waste Requirements
- City of Palm Coast — FCC Environmental Service Provider Notice
- City of Palm Coast — Holiday Schedule, Trash Pickup and Tree Recycling Notice
- Flagler County — Solid Waste and HHW Facility
- City of Palm Coast GovTV — Garbage Collection Yard Waste Removal Video Archive
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