Changes to Yard Waste Collection Coming Oct. 1

Starting Oct. 1, Monroe County residents will see a change to their residential yard waste collection. The weekly yard waste collection will be limited to 10 32-gallon cans. The receptacles can weigh no more than 50 pounds, and vegetation must not extend more than 12 inches above the rim of the receptacle. Bundled yard waste will no longer be allowed for weekly residential collection. The change affects unincorporated Monroe County and the cities of Marathon, Key Colony Beach, and Layton.

If you have more yard waste/vegetation than 10 32-gallon receptacles can hold, there are a couple of options:

• Additional yard waste/vegetation can be taken to the nearest transfer station for a paid disposal rate (tipping fee).
• You may contact your local hauler, Waste Management at 305-296-8297 (Lower Keys), Marathon Garbage Service at 305-743-5165 (Middle Keys), or Keys Sanitary Service at 305-451-2025 (Upper Keys) to arrange for paid collection/disposal service.

Most residential customers put between four to six 32-gallon cans per week of yard waste, with some only putting out two or three.

To learn more about Monroe County Solid Waste, visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/solidwaste.