Solid Waste Division
Overview
The Solid Waste Division provides sustainable solid waste management services, including weekly curbside collections for over 117,000 residential units, ensuring high-quality and timely service to the community.
Services We Provide
- Manages and operates two solid waste transfer stations (Tillman Ridge and Stratton Rd) open to residents and businesses.
- Enforces Solid Waste Disposal Ordinances and manages contracts for garbage, recycling, yard debris, hazardous waste, and more.
- Operates Tillman Ridge Landfill in compliance with EPA and Florida DEP regulations.
- Oversees curbside pick-up of residential solid waste by franchised haulers to ensure quality service.
- Provides education on recycling, litter control, and prevention through various programs and state grants.
- Manages hazardous materials programs to improve mosquito control, beautify county lands, and protect citizens’ health and safety.
- Oversees proper disposal of residential and commercial waste, household hazardous waste, white goods, and tires and maintains landfill systems and monitoring.
News & Announcements
2025 Solid Waste Holiday Schedule
Christmas Holiday
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Friday December 26. Standard business hours will resume on Monday, December 29.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste will NOT be collected on Thursday, December 25, and the Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will be closed.
Beginning December 26, collections will be delayed one day with all routes being completed by Saturday, December 27.
Scale houses will resume standard operating hours on Friday, December 26.
New Year’s Holiday
In observance of the New Year’s holiday, the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2. Standard business hours will resume on Monday, January 5.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste will NOT be collected on Thursday, January 1, and the Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will be closed.
Beginning January 2, collections will be delayed one day with all routes being completed by Saturday, January 3.
Scale houses will resume standard operating hours on Friday, January 2
The Curbside Times Monthly Newsletter
For the latest Solid Waste Division NEWS, RESOURCES, EVENTS, and MORE!
Read the Latest Edition of The Curbside Times Here!
January 7 – Sustainable St. Augustine Recycling Event
St. Johns County Utilities is partnering with the City of St. Augustine to host a special community recycle event. This event is free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents.
When: January 7, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
- Francis Field
25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine 32084 - Anastasia Island
840 West 16th St., St. Augustine 32080
St. Johns County Achieves Record-High 46% Recycling Rate
County highlights residential curbside participation and encourages commercial reporting from businesses to help further reduce landfill waste
St. Johns County achieved its highest-ever recycling rate in 2024, with 46% of total waste recycled, ranking 10th among Florida’s 67 counties. This milestone marks the most successful year on record for the County’s recycling efforts.
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), St. Johns County reported a total of 800,631 tons of waste in 2024, of which 371,651 tons were recycled. The County’s success reflects strong residential curbside participation, collaboration with trusted local recycling partners, and ongoing public education on waste reduction.
“This accomplishment represents the hard work of our residents, businesses, and trusted recycling partners,” said Greg Caldwell, Director for St. Johns County Public Works Department. “Every ton recycled helps conserve resources, protect our environment, and move us closer to a more sustainable future for St. Johns County.”
Each year, the County submits detailed recycling data to the FDEP to document residential and commercial recycling tonnage and composition. Much of this data comes from curbside recycling collection, along with partnerships with local businesses, scrap collectors, and recyclers.
Residents also play a vital role in helping St. Johns County reach its recycling goals. By recycling correctly and keeping non-recyclable items out of the blue cart, residents help ensure that more materials are properly processed and counted toward the County’s recycling rate. To make recycling easier, St. Johns County offers the Recycle Coach app, a free tool that provides personalized collection schedules, reminders, and guidance on what items can and cannot be recycled. Learn more or download the app from the Recycle Coach web page.
To continue building on this success, St. Johns County encourages all commercial recycling participants to report their recycling tonnage. Businesses that recycle materials such as cardboard, metal, or paper but do not report their totals may not be fully represented in FDEP data. The County also emphasizes that recycling goes beyond residential curbside collection. Materials such as construction and demolition debris (like concrete and asphalt), donations of clothing and furniture, organics such as compost, and automotive items like tires and used oil all contribute significantly to the County’s recycling totals.
“In addition to curbside recycling participation, we rely on accurate reporting from our business community to demonstrate the true impact of recycling across St. Johns County,” said Chris Benjamin, Outreach Coordinator for St. Johns County Solid Waste Division. “By submitting recycling data, businesses help the County increase its recycling rate and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.”
St. Johns County also offers convenient waste drop-off services to help residents safely dispose of items not accepted in curbside bins, such as hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and construction materials. Much of this material is free to drop off, helping make proper disposal accessible for everyone. Using these facilities prevents contamination, protects our environment, and ensures recyclable materials are properly recovered. For a full list of accepted items, hours, and locations, visit the Garbage Collection and Drop-Off Locations web page.
Businesses with recycling programs can report their data or request assistance by emailing solidwaste@sjcfl.us or calling 904-827-6980.
Due to Increased Volumes, Follow the Yard Waste Guidelines
Bag, Bundle, or Containerize: Small pieces of yard waste.
Stack Neatly: Branches and shrubs.
Separate: Garbage, recycling, and yard waste
GET HOOKED Anti-Litter Initiative Wins Top Honors at National Conference
St. Johns County is proud to announce that its innovative anti-litter initiative, Get Hooked, received multiple prestigious awards at the recent Savvy Awards Ceremony, held at the 3CMA (City-County Communications & Marketing Association) Annual Conference. The initiative was spearheaded by the Office of Public Affairs and Public Works Department.
American Flag Rescue Program – 20,000 Flags Rescued
The American Flag Rescue Program has over 35 drop boxes throughout the County and allows residents to retire old and worn flags with honor and respect. In July 2025, the 20,000th flag was collected. Read the full story.
Featured
Services
Residential garbage service provider, schedules, and guidelines. Drop Off / Transfer Station information including fees, household hazardous waste, and accepted items.
Garbage & Drop Off Locations
Recycling service provider, schedules and guidelines. Recycle Coach App download options and tool to help you determine what you can and cannot recycle!
Recycling
Yard Waste service provider, schedules and guidelines. A Yard Waste How-To Guide for Curbside Collection.
Yard Waste
Commercial waste and recycling service provider lists and contact information for businesses and commercial properties.
Commercial Waste & Recycling
Residential and commercial construction & demolition debris drop off locations.
Construction & Demolition Debris
Emergency storm debris collection and Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Guidelines for garbage and recycling collections prior to and after declared storm events.
Storm DebrisRecycle Coach Tool
*NOTICE: Collection days have been updated to reflect the new schedule starting on August 1*
FAQs
No, residents in St. Johns County pay for curbside collection through their Solid Waste Non-Ad Valorem Assessment. The assessment on your tax bill is for once-per-week service for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
FCC Environmental Services is the sole provider for residential curbside collection services in St. Johns County (starting August 1, 2024).
To schedule an appliance to be collected or request a recycling cart, contact the Solid Waste Division at (904) 827-6980 or email at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us.
You can download the Recycle Coach App or contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6980.
St. Johns County makes it easy to be a responsible recycler. Place only the five categories of recyclable items (PDF). No, labels do not have to be removed before recycling, however, make sure everything is empty, clean, and dry loose (unbagged) in your recycling cart. Check out our Recycle Coach app!
Cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed inside your recycling cart, or cut into 3-foot by 3-foot sections and placed beside the recycling cart on your service day.
Cardboard can also be taken to the Cardboard Recycling Drop-Off Center found on the Locations tab of our Garbage Collection page.
Residents of St. Johns County with proof of residence (driver's license with your current St. Johns County address) can bring items to either transfer station. (Fees may apply)
Other items such as pressure treated wood, tires, residential construction debris, and latex/oil-based paint are accepted across the scale for a charge.
Drop-Off Locations and full list of acceptable household hazardous waste items is found on the Garbage Collection page's Drop-Off tab.
Lithium-Ion batteries can cause fires if thrown in your regular trash or recycling cart. To protect our collection crew, facilities, equipment and our community, drop off old lithium batteries at a Home Depot, Staples, Lowes etc., or at any of our Drop-off Centers (PDF).
For more information you can contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6980.
Construction debris can be disposed of at either of the two Residential and Commercial Construction & Demolition Disposal Facilities.
The Construction and Demolition Franchise Haulers List (PDF) services homeowners and businesses that are remodeling and need a roll-off container for construction and demolition projects.
The Commercial Franchise Haulers List (PDF) services commercial properties and businesses that need a dumpster as their primary means of waste disposal or to set up recycling services.
Community Outreach & Volunteering - St. Johns County to schedule a tour, presentation, or a visit from Captain Reducio! You can contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6980.
Contact Department
Email: solidwaste@sjcfl.us
Phone: (904) 827-6980
2750 Industry Center RoadSt. Augustine, FL 32084 HOURS
M-F: 8am-4:30pm
