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Residential Curbside Collection Program

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Garbage

  • To start/stop service, please contact Winter Park Utility Billing Services at customer_service@cityofwinterpark.org or 407-599-3220.
  • Garbage must be placed in carts provided by the City of Winter Park/Waste Pro. All garbage should be bagged and placed inside the cart, do not overload the cart.
  • Carts should be placed at least 3 feet from mailboxes, utility boxes, trees and shrubs, with the hand and the wheels facing your house.
  • Carts may be placed curbside at 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
  • If you are physically unable to place your containers curbside, you may request a medical waiver from the city qualifying you for rear door services. Please contact Winter Park Utility Billing Services  at customer_service@cityofwinterpark.org or 407-599-3220 for these accommodations.
  • No household hazardous waste or electronic waste may be placed in carts, see our Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection options below.
  • Follow Natural Resources & Sustainability Facebook page for waste pickup updates.
  • To report a problem, request service, or leave a compliment regarding waste collection services, please contact WastePro directly through their online reporting system or by calling 407-774-0800.

Recycling

  • Not sure of what goes in your recycling cart? Search for your item by using the convenient look-up tool “What goes where?” tool located above.
  • Items for recycling must be placed in carts provided by the City of Winter Park/Waste Pro. To order additional carts, please contact WastePro directly through their online reporting system or by calling 407-770-0800.
  • Do not place any recyclables in plastic bags. All recyclables should be placed loose inside the cart. Do not overload the cart; excess recyclables should be placed in brown paper bags.
  • Cardboard boxes can be broken down and placed inside the recycling cart.
  • Carts should be placed at least 3 feet from mailboxes, utility boxes, trees and shrubs, with the hand and the wheels facing your house.
  • Carts may be placed curbside at 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
  • If you are physically unable to place your containers curbside, you may request a medical waiver from the city qualifying you for rear door services. Please contact Winter Park Utility Billing Services at 407-599-3220 or customer_service@cityofwinterpark.org.
  • Replacement labels for your curbside cart are available at the Utility Billing Customer Service Desk in City Hall.
  • No household hazardous waste or electronic waste may be placed in carts.
  • Follow Natural Resources & Sustainability Facebook page for recycling pickup updates.

Yard Waste

  • All yard waste must be containerized. Yard waste containers are not provided. Please place yard waste in large paper bags or reusable carts purchased from one of our local hardware stores.
  • If yard waste is unable to be containerized, it will only be collected if it is tied stacked and bundled, does not exceed four (4) feet in length (except palm fronds) or four (4) inches in radius, nor be greater than 50 pounds in weight for any piece or segment of such materials. Palm fronds stacked curbside shall be collected whole.
  • Yard waste in excess of three (3) cubic yards shall be assessed an extra charge.
  • Replacement labels for your curbside cart are available at the Utility Billing Customer Service Desk in City Hall. You may also request a replacement label to be mailed to your home address.

Bulk/Appliances Waste

  • Waste Pro collects bulk items such as appliances, furniture, etc. (not hazardous waste) free of charge from customers twice per year during the months of May and November. Access the calendar above or the city’s event calendar for upcoming dates.
  • Customers may order additional bulk pickup’s for an additional charge. Contact Waste Pro for a quote.
  • SAFETY NOTE: It is required that all doors from refrigerators and freezers be removed before being placed curbside to ensure children do not become trapped inside.

Apartments/Multi-Family Collection Information

Garbage

Contact your property manager for your garbage collection pickup schedule.

  • Garbage must be placed in carts/containers provided by the City of Winter Park/Waste Pro. If you need a new cart/container, request one now by contacting Waste Pro Customer Service.
  • All garbage should be bagged and placed inside the cart/container, do not overload the cart/container.
  • No household hazardous waste or electronic waste may be placed in carts.

Recycling

Contact your property manager or WastePro for your recycling collection pickup schedule.

Currently, the city does not require recycling collection programs be offered at multi-family units. If your multi-family residential complex is interested in offering recycling collection, please contact WastePro to schedule a site visit and receive more information on pricing. The city’s Sustainability Program can provide assistance with creating a recycling education and outreach plan.

  • Not sure of what goes in your recycling cart? Search for your item by using the convenient look-up tool “What goes where?” tool located above.

Bulk/Appliances Waste

  • Customers may order additional bulk pickup’s for an additional charge, contact Waste Pro for a quote.
  • SAFETY NOTE: It is required that all doors form refrigerators and freezers be removed before being placed curbside to ensure children do not become trapped inside.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste Event Information

This event will be held Saturday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 2525 Cady Way.

household items [service provided by Waste Pro®]

  • fertilizers & Pesticides
  • household chemicals
  • paint thinners
  • oil-based paint
  • wet latex paint
  • non-alkaline batteries
  • antifreeze
  • tires
  • pool chemicals
  • propane tanks
  • gasoline
  • used engine oil

e-waste [service provided by Urban E Recycling]

  • computers
  • DVD players
  • televisions
  • CD players
  • VCRs
  • stereos
  • FAX machines

shoes [service provided by Recycle Sneaker Project]

textiles [service provided by American Textile Recycling Service]

  • clothing
  • purses
  • belts
  • hats
  • home textiles

Helpful Tips:

  • Bring proof of residency.
    [driver’s license or utility bill statement]
  • Keep all hazardous waste materials in original containers with original labeling.
    [unknown items will NOT be accepted]
  • Residential only, no contractors.
  • Drugs & prescription meds go to the Public Safety Facility.
    [500 N. Virginia Ave. | 8a.m. to 5 p.m. | Monday through Friday]

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household Hazardous Waste (anti-freeze, automobile batteries, CFLs, paints, household chemicals, rechargeable batteries) and eWaste (computers, TVs, etc.) are collected at the Orange County Landfill, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 5901 Young Pine Road in Orlando and the Seminole County Landfill, Monday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 1950 Sate Road 419 in Longwood.

Prescription Drug Reclamation Station – Outdated, unwanted, and unused medicines in their original containers can be safely disposed of at the Winter Park Police Department Prescription Reclamation Station, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the lobby of the Public Safety Facility located at 500 N. Virginia Ave.

Electronics Recycling

Did you know that The Mustard Seed of Central Florida and RE:PURPOSE have partnered to collect eWaste? Access The Mustard Seed of Central Florida for drop-off location and receiving hours.

Not sure of what goes where?

Search for your item by accessing the convenient “What goes where?” look-up tool located above.

Composting Education/Giveaway Program

By composting, you can help reduce your overall landfill contribution and make organic matter able to improve the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of your soils. With this in mind, we are offering FREE backyard composters to Winter Park residents.

To become eligible you must reside within the City of Winter Park city limits. Check your eligibility by accessing the map of the City of Winter Park Boundary. You will also need to attend an Introduction to Composting class led by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Access the event calendar for upcoming classes.

Not sure where to begin? Access the University of Florida IFAS Extension’s Composting Guide and Environmental Protection Agency’s Composting Guide for tips on composting at home.

Commercial Collection Service Information

Garbage

To start or stop a commercial account, please contact Waste Pro at 321-504-8155.

  • Garbage must be placed in carts/containers provided by the City of Winter Park/Waste Pro.
  • All garbage should be bagged and placed inside the cart/container, do not overload the cart/container.
  • No household hazardous waste or electronic waste may be placed in carts.

Recycling

Did you know that your business can potentially save money while recycling?

Currently, the city does not require recycling collection programs be offered at commercial buildings. Businesses can establish recycling collection programs with one of our registered haulers (see below), Please contact the registered hauler directly to schedule a site visit and to learn more about recycling collection pricing. Once you have started a recycling service, please email the Sustainability Program Office for assistance on creating a recycling education and outreach plan for your business.

Event Recycling

To request recycling services and bins at an event, please contact the city’s Parks & Recreation Department at 407-599-3463.

Registered Haulers List (C&D and Recycling)

Ordinance 3055-16 was adopted by the City Commission November 28, 2016, amending changes to Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances, governing solid waste. The table below outlines projects requiring use of the City of Winter Park’s franchise hauler Waste Pro®. This ordinance also requires all non-franchise waste haulers operating within the City of Winter to register with the city’s Building & Permitting Services Department unless exempted by the State of Florida.

Refusal to comply with these provisions may lead to canceled permitting inspections and further code enforcement penalties. For service requests with Waste Pro, please call 407-774-0800. To register or for more information, please contact the Building & Permitting Services Department at 407-643-1694.

Project TypeHauler
(per City Code, Chapter 82)
Registered Hauler
(per City Code Chapter 82-34)
Single Family/Duplex/Triplex
(similar replacement of demolished structure)
Any registered haulerYes
Single Family (undeveloped property)Waste ProNo
Commercial new construction & demolition recyclables (site separated)Any haulerYes, may be exempted by state.
Commercial new construction & demolition solid wasteWaste ProNo

City of Winter Park Registered Waste Haulers

Business Name
Type of CollectionMailing AddressPhone
1-800-GOT-JUNK
Contact: Jason Banks
Not specified waste396 E. Church Road, Suite C
King of Prussia, PA 19406
800-468-5865
888 RECYCLING
Contact: Vincent Chen
Aluminum, Steel6895 Hanging Moss Road
Orlando, FL 32807
321-972-2002
Advanced Disposal Services
Contact: Diane Walrave
C&D (Construction & Demolition)5722 N. Pine Hills Road
Orlando, FL 32810
407-464-0664
Coastal Waste & Recycling of Central Florida, LLC
Contact: Linda Coaxum
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
Roll off general waste containers
481 Thorpe Road
Orlando, FL 32824
407-905-9200
Comfort House
Contact: Wendy Wallace
C&D (Construction & Demolition)2450 Titan Row
Orlando, FL 32809
407-647-2002
Creative Environmental Service
Contact: Kelly Delay
SteelP.O. Box 541509
Orlando, FL 32804
888-351-3755
Global Rental Dumpsters, Inc.
Contact: Violet Ellenwood
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
Single stream recycling
1920 Silver Star Road
Orlando, FL 32804
407-295-0400
JJ's Waste & Recycling,LLC
Contact: Darren Bateson
C&D (Construction & Demolition)3905 El Rey Road
Orlando, FL 32808
407-298-3932
Mid Florida Materials
Contact: Mike Stacey
C&D (Construction & Demolition)P.O. Box 547217
Orlando, FL 32854
321-303-2852
Orlando Recycling, Inc.
Contact: Sharee Jonsson
Corrugated cardboard boxes5303 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32810
407-872-1595
Orlando Waste Paper Company
Contact: Jerry Allen
Single stream recycling2715 Staten Ave
Orlando, FL 32804
407-299-1380
O-Town Compost Inc.
Contact: Charlie Pioli
Food scraps2935 Aein Road
Orlando, FL 32817
503-384-8968
Redbox Plus Orlando
Contact: Tim Nersten
C&D (Construction & Demolition)5400 Yahl Street, Suite F
Naples, FL 34145
407-583-0555
Republic Services
Contact: Jackie Harris
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
Single stream recycling
11255 Rocket Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32824
407-293-8000
RLH Construction, LLC
Contact: Richard Haines
C&D (Construction & Demolition)5500 Vista View Way
Oviedo, FL 32824
407-384-1908
Spartan Industries
Contact: Kelley Mena Ramos
C&D (Construction & Demolition)1535 Rambling Oaks Lane
Deland, FL 32720
386-748-5373
Waste Connections of Florida
Contact: Randy Lewis
Corrugated cardboard boxes3 Waterways Square Place, Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
407-261-5000
Waste Management Inc. of Florida
Contact: Delina Jefferson
Single stream recycling3510 Rio Vista Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805
407-650-8663

Election Sign Recycling

Recycle your election signs & stands to help prevent adding more to the landfill.

Tuesday, March 19 through Tuesday, March 26
@ Fire Station 64 | 1439 Howell Branch Road

Please make sure to separate plastic from metal. The materials will be recycled by local processors.

Election Signs & Stands Poster

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