Recycling is voluntary, but all residents are encouraged to participate. Recycling conserves trees, water, and other natural resources by reducing what people throw away and it returns valuable materials to industries for reuse. It is an easy way to help care for the environment.
Curb it Pasco!
Residential Curbside Recycling Program
Gulf Trace participates in Pasco County’s curbside recycling program. New to this program in 2013 is the option to use your own container with a NO COST reflective sticker placed on the side facing the street. Blue or clear bags may still be used and do not require a sticker.
You can put all of your recyclables in the same container. You do not need to separate them, place your container curbside the night before the pickup date.
Recycle pick up days are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month except when it falls on the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year. Then the pick up will be done on the next scheduled day.
Community Paper Recycling
On July 1, 2011 Pasco County implemented an expanded paper recycling drop-off program. There are now more then 100 sites countywide. School sites earn revenue for the schools and the County sites also earn revenue.
What Can be Recycled
- Aluminum Cans
- Metal Food Cans-rinsed
- Glass Containers-clear, green and brown bottle and jars with caps or lids removed
- Plastic Containers- #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, and #7
Types of Recycling Containers Allowed
- You may purchase your own or use an existing container (blue or clear bags, a bin, a can or a cart). Blue bags can be purchased at Pasco County grocery stores and some “super store” retailers.
- There is a (50) fifty pound weight limit on any container.
- Put a reflective recycling sticker on your container which can be obtained at no cost by calling Waste Services of Florida, Inc., Pasco Hauling, at 727-849-3333.
- If you use blue or clear bags you don’t need a sticker.
Cost
There is no additional cost to the homeowner for curbside recycling pick up, other than if you purchase blue or clear bags.
Community Paper Recycling
On July 1, 2011 Pasco County implemented an expanded paper recycling drop-off program. There are now more than 100 sites countywide. School sites earn revenue for the schools and the County sites also earn revenue. Click the green fiber icon for more information.
Nearby Sites
- Gulf Trace Elementary School -available M-F, 6am to 6pm
- J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex f/k/a Holiday Rec Complex
What
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
- Other paper products