Oviedo, located in Central Florida, is a vibrant city known for its scenic beauty and community-oriented atmosphere. To maintain the cleanliness and health of the environment, the city’s waste management services, provided by Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., play a crucial role. These services include the collection of garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk items, and household hazardous materials. By adhering to the established guidelines and participating in sanitation efforts, residents can help ensure the efficient operation of these essential services. This article outlines the various trash collection schedules and rules residents need to follow to keep Oviedo clean and sustainable.
Find Garbage & Recycling Schedule
If you are unsure about your trash collection service and need information, simply click on the link below. Scroll down to see a city map in the middle of the page. This map is marked with different colors that indicate the weekly garbage and recycling collection schedule. Residents can identify their area and the color that corresponds to their garbage and recycling collection day.
https://www.cityofoviedo.net/366/Garbage-Recycling
Garbage Collections
Place all your garbage in a city-issued garbage cart by 6 AM on your scheduled collection day. According to city regulations, it is strictly recommended to use city-issued containers for household garbage. To reduce litter and spillage, pack all trash in plastic bags before placing them in your garbage containers. This practice helps the trash collection crew collect your cart easily without any issues due to trash sticking to the cart. Additionally, keep recycling trash separate from regular garbage.
There are specific rules for placing your cart at the curbside that residents must follow. For instance, place your cart so that its lid opens toward the front of the street for easy collection. Leave enough space around your garbage cart to allow for easy collection without disturbance. Residents should also place their garbage cart in visible, obstacle-free locations.
Oviedo Recycling
Recycling services are provided on the same day as regular garbage collection. Residents of Oviedo should place their recycling carts at the curbside by 6 AM on designated days along with their regular garbage carts. Recycling helps reduce trash in the environment and minimizes the use of natural resources, which take time to replenish. Residents are advised to follow these guidelines: keep all recycling material separate from regular garbage, and place only clean, empty, and dry items in the recycling cart. Ensure the lid of your cart is closed when placed at the curbside to prevent moisture from entering the trash. When placing your cart at the curbside, leave a distance of 3 feet from other carts and obstacles. Place all recyclable items loosely in the recycling cart, as plastic bags are not recyclable and can disrupt the recycling process.
Acceptable recycling materials include paper and cardboard (e.g., pasteboard such as cereal boxes, brown paper bags, pizza boxes, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, office paper), plastic containers #1-7 (e.g., water bottles, milk jugs, berry containers), aluminum, steel, and tin cans (e.g., beer and soda cans, soup cans), and glass containers. Only these materials should be placed in the recycling cart, as any unapproved items will result in the cart not being collected.
Report Problems
Sometimes, residents may experience situations where their trash cart is missed or damaged. If this happens, remain calm, as the town of Oviedo has a solution. You can report any issues related to trash services by contacting Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. at 407-774-0800. Once you report a problem, they will address it as soon as possible.
Bulk & Brush Pickup
Bulk and brush items will be collected on the second day after your regular garbage collection day. Bulk trash includes items too large for a normal trash cart, such as broken furniture, mattresses, and home appliances, while brush material includes yard and lawn waste like tree branches, leaves, limbs, and grass clippings. If you have such items, contact Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. at 407-774-0800 to schedule your bulk and brush pickup.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous materials include items labeled with toxic substances, such as pool chemicals, household cleaners, sprays, and paint. If you have such items and wish to dispose of them, bring them to the Central Transfer Station of Seminole County.
The transfer station is located at 1950 State Road 419, Longwood, FL. Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM from Monday to Saturday. Residents are encouraged to bring their HHW to the station, which provides free trash disposal services. For more information, call the Central Transfer Station at 407-665-2260.
Holidays Collection Schedule
Certain holidays are observed annually in Oviedo, affecting normal trash collection services. On these holidays, trash collection will be delayed by one day. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, trash will be collected on Tuesday. If the holiday falls on Tuesday, trash collection will be moved to Wednesday, and so forth. This delay will continue through the week, with Friday’s collection moved to Saturday for that week only. Residents are advised to follow the schedule below to ensure proper holiday trash collection.
| Holidays | Date and Day | Change in Trash Collection Schedule Due to Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024 (Thursday) | No collection on Thursday. Collection on November 29, 2024 (Friday). |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) | No collection on Wednesday. Collection on December 26, 2024 (Thursday). |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) | No collection on Wednesday. Collection on January 2, 2025 (Thursday). |
