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Trash collection changes begin in Manatee County
Thousands of Manatee County residents will only have their trash picked up once a week thanks to a new program. FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez reports.
PARRISH, Fla - A big change is rolling out for homeowners in unincorporated Manatee County — and it all starts Monday, October 6.
The county’s new "Big Bin Advantage" program is consolidating trash, recycling, and yard waste collection into one pickup day per week. Officials say the move will help streamline routes, ease driver shortages, and prevent rising costs for customers.
Why you should care:
Each household is being provided with a new 96-gallon rolling trash bin, designed to hold a full week’s worth of waste. All items must fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed — anything left outside will not be collected.
Residents should continue using their blue recycling bins as usual, and yard waste must now be placed in containers or tied bundles instead of plastic bags.
If you haven’t received your new bin yet or aren’t sure of your new pickup day, you can type in your address on MyManatee.org/BIGBIN to find your updated schedule.
What's next:
Manatee County will monitor the new collection system over the next several months to see if adjustments are needed.
Residents who prefer to get rid of their old trash bins can place a note that says "Please Remove" within 30 days, and the county will collect them.
The Source: This article was written with information gathered by FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez.