Key Biscayne, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Key Biscayne, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Key Biscayne, FL follows Twice weekly per the village collection schedule PDF. One cart plus up to two 30-gallon sealed bags per pickup. Side-yard pickup offered: cart + bags beside the home by an unlocked gate, or bring to the curb..
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Key Biscayne services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Twice weekly per the village collection schedule PDF. One cart plus up to two 30-gallon sealed bags per pickup. Side-yard pickup offered: cart + bags beside the home by an unlocked gate, or bring to the curb. | Provider: Great Waste (Village contract). |
| Recycling | One recycle cart collected WEDNESDAYS weekly. Never bag recyclables. | Provider: Great Waste. |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Hazardous waste | Village partners with Miami-Dade County for home-chemical disposal; certain home chemical products available free. | Provider: Miami-Dade County partnership. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Skipped that week |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped that week |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- 24-hour bulk window — Bulk out max 24 hours before pickup; early placement = Miami-Dade Code 19-4(c) violation with homeowner fines; no return for late piles.
- White goods — Freon appliances collected by appointment only.
- Side-yard service — Great Waste hauls a single cart + two bags from beside the home (unlocked gate) on request.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Great Waste (Village contract) | |
| Recycling | Great Waste | |
| Bulk | Great Waste | |
| Hazardous waste | Miami-Dade County partnership |
Common questions
The things Key Biscayne residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Key Biscayne?
Twice weekly per the village schedule - one cart plus up to two 30-gallon bags each pickup. Great Waste even offers side-yard pickup behind an unlocked gate.
When is bulk trash picked up in Key Biscayne?
Once a month on your color-coded zone's day (2026 zone map). Curbside by 6:30 a.m., out max 24 hours - fines apply for early placement.
What day is recycling in Key Biscayne?
Wednesdays, weekly, one cart, never bagged.
How do I dispose of a refrigerator in Key Biscayne?
White goods with Freon are picked up by appointment only - arrange through Great Waste (305-850-9790).
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from official city sources captured 2026-09-20.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Key Biscayne village: 14,414; prior estimate 13000).
Population 14,414 · Sources: keybiscayne.fl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.