The Villages Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of The Villages, Florida.
Find Your Exact Pickup Days
Enter your street address on the official collection map to see your specific trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule.
📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
VCDD Solid Waste / Jacobs
Phone Number
352-748-0109Facility Address
984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
Collection Schedule
Depending on the specific District, garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling/yard waste once a week.
Bin Colors
Residents often provide their own standard bins or use provided clear bags depending on their specific CDD.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Collection is generally delayed one day following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk item pickup requires calling the specific sanitation provider (Jacobs or Waste Management) assigned to the village.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Because The Villages spans three counties and multiple Community Development Districts (CDDs), specific rules and haulers vary slightly by neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in The Villages?
A: Depending on the specific District, garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling/yard waste once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Collection is generally delayed one day following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Residents often provide their own standard bins or use provided clear bags depending on their specific CDD.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk item pickup requires calling the specific sanitation provider (Jacobs or Waste Management) assigned to the village.
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