All City of Sanford households should receive one blue 96-gallon roll-out recycling cart. The City of Sanford owns these carts. GFL Environmental owns the brown 96-gallon waste carts.
The blue recycle carts and brown waste carts are picked up on the same day of the week; however, recycle carts are collected biweekly. Carts should be placed at the curb approximately 5 feet apart.
GFL Environmental has a separate truck that comes out to pick up recycling materials.
Recycling Policies
- Leave approximately 5 feet of space between recycle carts and waste carts.
- Cut cardboard down to 2x3 feet and place in recycle cart.
- Do not bag recyclables.
Report a Problem
If you do not receive a blue recycling cart, or you need repair or replacement of a cart, contact the Public Works Service Center at 919-775-8247.