| Automatic Pick-up for "Bulk" |
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Effective 10/1/09, the City of Gainesville will provide automatic bulk collection service to curbside residents along with their garbage pick-up. Most items will be picked up with the garbage but bulk items that are too large will be picked up within a 24 hour period. Residents still must call Customer Service, (352) 334-2330, by Tuesday at noon to schedule a "White Goods" pick-up. For City Residents, White goods (washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, etc.) are always scheduled for Wednesday pickup
Effective 11/2/09 the City and County will have the same pick-up days which will be Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs, leaving Friday for days that are extended because of holidays. This removes the trucks from our city streets on Saturday. Check the new schedule map for your scheduled pick-up day.
City of Gainesville curbside residents can also request "White Goods" pick-up service online by clicking on the link below:
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| Must Schedule "White Goods" |
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Bulk item collection will be provided at no additional charge for furniture, household goods and “do-it-yourself” interior remodeling debris that may require special handling. These items must be generated by the residential household from which they are collected.
City of Gainesville Ordinace Chapter 27, Article III, Section 73 (11) requires that if a service contractor performs the interior remodeling, the contractor must haul off all interior debris.
All bulk and white goods (large appliances) must be kept separate from any other trash or debris by at least 4 feet.
Example of Items that will be collected:
BULK WHITE GOODS
| Furniture (including Patio) |
Luggage/Trunk |
Stove/Oven |
| Microwave |
Garden tool (shovel, rake, wheel barrow, etc.) |
Refrigerator |
| Gym equipment |
Large child toy
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Freezer |
| Household item (Broom, ironing board, Vacuum, etc.) |
Pool/sandbox (1 pc. formed plastic) |
Air Conditioner |
| Blinds, vertical & horizontal |
Bicycle/Riding toy |
Dishwasher |
| Interior remodeling debris |
Basketball backdrop/pole (broken down, no concrete) |
Dryer |
| Barbecue grill (no tank) |
Child Equipment (car seat, Walker, Stroller, etc.) |
Washer |
| Carpet (5 ft., 40 lb. rolls) |
Trampoline/Swing set (broken down) |
Hot Water Heater |
Rules:
• Large items such as swing sets must be disassembled and all concrete must be removed from any poles or posts.
• Do-it-yourself interior remodeling debris can be no more than 2 cubic yards in volume. This is the equivalent of a level pick-up truckload.
• Each piece of interior construction debris must be less than 5 feet in length and less than 40 pounds. Carpet should be rolled.
• Smaller interior construction debris such as broken tile and wood scraps must be in a container and weigh less than 40 lbs.
• Large glass items such as table tops, shower doors and mirrors OR heavy furniture such as console TVs may require collection at a later time.
Items Which WILL NOT Be Collected As Bulk Include:
• Miscellaneous trash that could fit in the garbage cart or an official yellow bag. No bags or boxes full of smaller items.
• Exterior structures such as fencing, outbuildings, decks, doghouses, exterior remodeling debris.*
• Commercially generated waste
• Concrete, brick, exterior drywall, shingles, paint, pallets
• Propane tanks, water tanks from wells, or any type of drums
• Gas engine equipment, car parts or tires
• Pianos, organs, pool tables
* A minimal amount of exterior debris may be collected. (i.e.: a single section of gutter or down-spout, or a few fence or deck boards)
If you have any questions about an item for pick-up, call Customer Service at (352) 334-2330.
Check out the A-Z Recycling Source to find alternative ways to recycle unwanted items.