FAQ Category: Solid Waste

St. Johns County makes it easy to be a responsible recycler. Place only the five categories of recyclable items, loose (unbagged) in your recycling cart.

No, labels do not have to be removed before recycling, however, make sure everything is empty, clean, and dry and left loose in the bin (don’t bag).

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.

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.

You can download the Recycle Coach App or contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6980.