Seminole County, FL Bulk Trash & Large Item Pickup Guide (Unincorporated + All 7 Cities)
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Quick answer
- Unincorporated Seminole County: large household items (furniture, mattresses, minor repair debris) are collected curbside by your contracted hauler. You MUST call in advance for appliances, HVAC equipment, or water heaters—call Waste Pro at 407-774-0800 (Service Areas 1 & 3) or Waste Management at 407-464-0664 (Service Area 2), or Seminole County Solid Waste Customer Service at 407-665-2260.
- Live inside a Seminole County city? All seven incorporated cities run their own bulk-pickup rules: Lake Mary (next business day after garbage day, up to 4 cu. yds.), Oviedo (schedule with Waste Pro at
407-774-0800), Longwood (call Waste Pro at407-869-8800), Casselberry (407-262-7725 ext. 1225), Altamonte Springs (free Spring Cleanup or $70 minimum Special Pickup at407-571-8607), and Sanford (free in April & October, or call407-688-5089). - Self-Haul Drop-Off ($41.63/ton covered): take household bulk to the Central Transfer Station (
1950 SR 419, Longwood, Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., free HHW tunnel & ReUse shop), or take C&D debris and furniture to the Seminole County Landfill (1930 Osceola Rd, Geneva, open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.).
Step 1: Unincorporated Seminole County vs. the 7 Cities
Just like Orange County to the south, a mailing address that says "Sanford", "Oviedo", "Longwood", "Lake Mary", "Altamonte Springs", "Casselberry", or "Winter Springs" does not automatically mean you live inside city limits.
- Unincorporated Seminole County is divided into three service areas managed by Seminole County Solid Waste Management (
407-665-2260) and serviced by Waste Pro (Areas 1 & 3) and Waste Management (Area 2). You can look up your exact address and collection schedule on the county's Residential Collection Guidelines page. - Incorporated Cities run their own municipal sanitation departments or private hauler contracts with distinct bulk rules (see the City-by-City Table in Step 3 below).
Step 2: Unincorporated Seminole County Curbside Bulk & White Goods Rules
If your home is in unincorporated Seminole County, here is how curbside pickup works for large items, appliances, and yard waste:
| Waste Type | Unincorporated Seminole County Rule | Advance Call Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Furniture & Household Items (couches, mattresses, tables, chairs, minor repair debris) | Collected curbside (typically on your second weekly garbage day). Place items within 3 feet of the curb before 6:00 a.m. | Recommended for large piles; call your hauler if an item isn't taken on your 2nd garbage day |
| Appliances / White Goods, HVAC & Water Heaters (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, AC units) | Advance notice required: county rules state that "special collection of items such as appliances, HVAC equipment, or water heaters requires notifying the hauler in advance." Always remove refrigerator/freezer doors per Florida Statute § 823.07. | YES — Mandatory: • Areas 1 & 3 (Waste Pro): 407-774-0800• Area 2 (Waste Management): 407-464-0664 |
| Yard Waste (branches, limbs, leaves, grass clippings) | Collected once per week. Up to 15 bags, cans, or tied bundles per pickup (max 50 gallons / 50 lbs each; branches max 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter). | No (up to 15 containers/bundles) |
| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Electronics (TVs, computers, paint, batteries, chemicals, propane, tires) | Never place at the curb. Take to the HHW Tunnel at the Central Transfer Station (1950 SR 419, Longwood, Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)—free for all Seminole County residents. |
No (Self-haul to Longwood HHW Tunnel) |
How to reach your unincorporated Seminole County hauler
- Service Areas 1 & 3 — Waste Pro: Call 407-774-0800
- Service Area 2 — Waste Management: Call 407-464-0664 (Tip: Waste Management's automated phone line asks if you want a text link to self-schedule—say "yes" to schedule by text, or "no" to speak with a representative.)
- Seminole County Solid Waste Customer Service: Call 407-665-2260 or email
[email protected](1101 E. First St., Sanford, FL 32771, Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
Step 3: City-by-City Bulk Pickup Rules Across Seminole County
If your property is inside one of Seminole County's incorporated municipalities, follow your city's specific rule:
| City | Bulk / Large-Item Pickup Rule | Who to Call |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Mary | Free weekly pickup on the next business day following your regular garbage & recycling day (set out between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m.). Limit 4 cubic yards; items must be liftable by two people. Over 4 cubic yards requires a paid Special Service quote. | Lake Mary Public Works / Waste Pro: 407-585-1452 |
| Oviedo | Bulk pickup is provided by Waste Pro—call in advance to schedule. (Note: construction waste and wood fencing are not accepted curbside.) | Waste Pro: 407-774-0800 (Oviedo Public Works: 407-971-5668) |
| Longwood | On-demand bulk pickup for major appliances, furniture, and mattresses is included—call Waste Pro USA in advance to schedule and set items out prior to 7:00 a.m. | Waste Pro USA: 407-869-8800 (Longwood Utility Billing: 407-260-3470) |
| Casselberry | Bulk items are generally collected on your second weekly garbage day, depending on item type. Call Public Works to arrange large items or appliances. | Casselberry Public Works: 407-262-7725, ext. 1225 |
| Altamonte Springs | Single-family homes get a free annual Spring Cleanup (early March) for furniture, appliances, and branches on regular garbage days. The rest of the year, request a Special Pickup for a $70 minimum charge. | Altamonte Solid Waste: (407) 571-8607 · [email protected] |
| Sanford | Free bulk pickup twice a year (April and October) (up to 4 cubic yards). Outside April/October, bulk and appliance pickups are scheduled on Thursday or Friday (chargeable bulk has a 4-cubic-yard minimum; set out by 7:00 a.m.). | Sanford Solid Waste: 407-688-5089 |
| Winter Springs | Serviced under city contract with Waste Pro; call to confirm your route's bulk/appliance day before setting out white goods. | Waste Pro: 407-774-0800 · Winter Springs Utility Billing: 407-327-5956 |
Step 4: Self-Haul to the Central Transfer Station (Longwood) or Seminole County Landfill (Geneva)
Every Seminole County resident (whether unincorporated or inside one of the seven cities) can haul bulky waste directly to the county's two drop-off facilities. Seminole County's Geneva Landfill is even open on Sundays!
| Facility | Address & Phone | Public Hours | What It Accepts | Official Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Transfer Station (Longwood) | 1950 State Road 419, Longwood, FL 32750407-665-2262 |
Mon–Sat, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (HHW Tunnel: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; ReUse Shop: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) |
• Class I household waste & yard waste • Up to 4 passenger tires ( $3.16/tire)• Free HHW & E-Scrap Tunnel (TVs, paint, batteries, chemicals) • NO Class III / C&D debris |
$41.63 / ton (covered load) $83.25 / ton (uncovered load — double fee!) |
| Seminole County Landfill (Geneva) | 1930 Osceola Rd, Geneva, FL 32732407-665-2251 |
Daily (Mon–Sun), 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Open 7 days a week!) | • Class I & II household waste • Class III / C&D debris (remodeling wood, drywall, concrete, furniture) • White goods / appliances & yard waste • Up to 10 passenger tires ( $3.16/tire) |
$41.63 / ton (covered load — Class I, II, III & yard waste) $83.25 / ton (uncovered load) |
Key tips for Longwood & Geneva drop-offs
- Cover your truck bed or trailer: Just like Orange County, Seminole County charges double ($83.25/ton instead of $41.63/ton) if your load arrives uncovered.
- Have remodeling or C&D debris? Don't drive drywall, lumber, tile, or fencing to the Longwood Transfer Station on SR 419—they do not accept Class III Construction & Demolition waste. Take C&D loads straight to the Geneva Landfill (
1930 Osceola Rd). - Visit the Free ReUse Shop in Longwood: When dropping off at the Central Transfer Station (
Mon–Sat, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), residents can also drop off or pick up usable household paint and cleaners for free at the county's ReUse Shop.
Need In-Home Lifting, Fence/C&D Hauling, or Same-Day Pickup in Seminole County?
Municipal and county trucks won't take contractor debris, wood fencing, or items sitting inside your house or garage. If you need a crew to lift furniture, appliances, or renovation debris and haul it to the Geneva Landfill or Longwood Transfer Station for you, book a local pickup below.
What we couldn't verify
- Minimum scale fee for small residential loads at the Longwood Transfer Station and Geneva Landfill: Seminole County's official rates page (
seminolecountyfl.gov/.../rates, effective Sept 25, 2024) publishes the $41.63/ton covered rate ($83.25/ton uncovered) and $3.16 per passenger tire, but does not state the minimum scale charge for a single small pickup-truck load. Call 407-665-2260 (Customer Service) or 407-665-2262 (Transfer Station) to confirm the minimum ticket amount. - Exact cubic-yard fee for Sanford chargeable bulk outside the free April and October cleanups: the City of Sanford brochure notes a 4-cubic-yard minimum for chargeable bulk outside the two free annual months; call Sanford Solid Waste at 407-688-5089 for the current per-yard rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk item or appliance pickup in unincorporated Seminole County?
In unincorporated Seminole County, standard bulk furniture can go out on your collection day, but you are required to call your contracted hauler in advance for appliances, HVAC equipment, or water heaters (and any oversized load). Call Waste Pro at 407-774-0800 if you live in Service Area 1 or 3, or Waste Management at 407-464-0664 if you live in Service Area 2. If you aren't sure which service area your address is in, look up your address on Seminole County's Residential Collection Guidelines page or call Seminole County Solid Waste Customer Service at 407-665-2260.
Can I take furniture or remodeling debris to the Central Transfer Station in Longwood?
You can take regular Class I household bulk waste, yard waste, up to 4 passenger tires ($3.16 each), and free Household Hazardous Waste / electronics to the Central Transfer Station at 1950 State Road 419 in Longwood (Mon–Sat, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). However, Class III Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris is NOT accepted at the Central Transfer Station—C&D loads must go to the Seminole County Landfill at 1930 Osceola Road in Geneva (open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., $41.63/ton covered).
Why does my neighbor in Lake Mary or Altamonte Springs have different bulk trash rules than I do?
Seminole County's solid-waste program only covers unincorporated areas. Each of the seven cities in Seminole County (Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, and Winter Springs) manages its own municipal trash contract. For example, Lake Mary picks up up to 4 cubic yards of bulk waste the business day after your normal garbage day at no extra charge, whereas Altamonte Springs offers a free Spring Cleanup in March and charges a $70 minimum for on-demand Special Pickups the rest of the year.
Does Seminole County Landfill open on Sundays?
Yes! Unlike the Orange and Osceola county facilities, the Seminole County Landfill in Geneva (1930 Osceola Rd, Geneva, FL 32732) is open seven days a week (Monday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). Note that the Central Transfer Station in Longwood (1950 SR 419) is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
Sources
- Seminole County Solid Waste Management: Residential Collection Guidelines (Unincorporated curbside rules, 6 a.m. set-out time, mandatory advance call for appliances/HVAC/water heaters, Waste Pro (407-774-0800) and Waste Management (407-464-0664) service area phone numbers, yard waste limits (15 bags/cans/bundles, max 4 ft / 50 lbs), Solid Waste Customer Service 407-665-2260)
- Seminole County Solid Waste Management: Locations & Hours (Central Transfer Station (1950 SR 419, Longwood; Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; HHW Tunnel 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; ReUse Shop 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) and Seminole County Landfill (1930 Osceola Rd, Geneva; Mon–Sun 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.))
- Seminole County Solid Waste Management: Rates (Effective Sept 25, 2024) (Class I/II/III rate ($41.63/ton covered, $83.25/ton uncovered), C&D accepted at Landfill only, passenger tires ($3.16/tire; max 4 at Transfer Station, max 10 at Landfill), free residential HHW & e-scrap)
- City of Sanford: Solid Waste and Recycling (Sanford Solid Waste phone (407-688-5089), free bulk pickup twice a year (April & October), scheduled Thursday/Friday bulk & appliance rules)
- City of Sanford: Residential Solid Waste Service Brochure (PDF) (Sanford 7 a.m. set-out time, 4-cubic-yard chargeable bulk minimum outside April/October free months, advance scheduling for appliances)
- City of Altamonte Springs: Spring Cleanup & Special Pickups (Free annual Spring Cleanup for single-family homes, year-round Special Pickup for a $70 minimum charge, contact (407) 571-8607 / [email protected])
- City of Oviedo: Solid Waste (Oviedo bulk waste scheduled through Waste Pro at 407-774-0800 (construction waste and wood fencing excluded; Public Works 407-971-5668))
- City of Lake Mary: Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Info (Lake Mary bulk waste collected on the next business day following regular garbage & recycling day, 4-cubic-yard limit, two-person lift rule)
- City of Longwood: Garbage Services (Longwood on-demand bulk pickup for major appliances, furniture, and mattresses via Waste Pro USA at 407-869-8800 (set out prior to 7 a.m.))
- City of Casselberry: Solid Waste FAQs (Casselberry bulk items collected on second garbage day or by calling Public Works at 407-262-7725 ext. 1225)
All sources re-checked on Oct 25, 2026.