Holiday Schedule
In observance of these holidays, Waste Pro will not be collecting solid waste and recycling.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Florida Emancipation Day (May 20)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
For the remainder of the week, service will occur the next day.
- Monday moves to Tuesday
- Tuesday moves to Wednesday
- Wednesday moves to Thursday
- Thursday moves to Friday
- Friday moves to Saturday
For all other holidays, there will be no service interruptions.
GUIDELINES FOR ST MARKS RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE & RECYCLE SERVICE
For more information or assistance please call 850-926-7010
Residential Garbage Service
- Pickup once per week – 95-gallon carts provided by Waste Pro USA.
- Residential garbage must be placed curbside the night before collection day, or prior to 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection.
- Items NOT accepted for pickup include hazardous waste, vehicle tires & batteries, paint, sludge, Freon & non-Freon appliances, construction debris, hot ashes, and all prohibited waste under this contract.
Residential Recycling Service
- Pickup every week – 18-gallon bin.
- Recyclables must be placed curbside the night before, or prior to 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection.
- Items accepted for pickup include Bi-metal and aluminum cans, clear, green brown container glass, plastics #1- #7, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, and magazines.
Yard Waste Service
- Service is not available for pickup. However, items may be brought to the transfer station and disposed of for a fee.
Bulk Waste Service
- Will be picked up monthly on the first Saturday of each month. The customer must call in to schedule bulk pick, not to exceed 2 yards. The resident will be responsible for all charges beyond 2 yards.
- The transfer station is open 3 days per week (Monday, Friday, and Saturday) for bulk waste and white goods on a fee-based volume. Recycle is also available for free. Hours of Service will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday and Friday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday.
- Items NOT accepted for drop off include hazardous waste, batteries, paint, sludge, Freon appliances, hot ashes, and all prohibited waste under this contract.
GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL GARBAGE SERVICE
All Containers
Containers must not be blocked and trucks must have access to provide service.
Please make sure waste is contained, within safe capacity levels, and not overflowing. Drivers may not be able to service overloaded containers.
Please do not place any hazardous materials in the container. This includes any waste solid or liquid waste material resulting from the manufacturing or use of pesticides, highly flammable or explosive wastes, caustic wastes, toxic wastes, and any other material that the Health Authority determines to be a likely hazard to public health, safety, or environment.
Containers must be placed and remain on a hard, level surface and must be secure.
The placement of enclosures and containers can have a direct effect on safety. An improperly placed enclosure or container may lead to an accident, injury, or property damage. Check with your Waste Pro USA representative to ensure safe placement.
Additional Guidelines for Roll-off Containers
Containers may not be loaded above the top of the container and the weight must be evenly distributed.
Thirty (30) yard containers may not be used for concrete, dirt, stumps, bricks, or any other heavy materials.
Twenty (20) yard containers must be used for very heavy loads and may be filled only half full.
The preferred maximum weight of 20,000 lbs. varies by state regulations.