Solid Waste Collection Services & Recycling
Overview
Solid waste collection and recycling for the City of Destin is contracted through
Waste Management, Inc. Contact Waste Management, Inc., for billing and service concerns at (850) 862-7141. For unresolved billing issues, please call the City of Destin at (850) 337-3155. For unresolved service issues, please call the City of Destin at (850) 837-6869.
Residential Curbside Pickup
Most household items can be picked up curbside in Destin by Waste Management, Inc. Categories for this service include
solid waste (household garbage),
recycling,
yard waste and
bulk waste.
See Destin's
pickup schedule and
yard waste specifications.
Hazardous waste disposal is
NOT a curbside service and must be coordinated with Okaloosa County by calling 651-7395. Appointments for dropoff are required.
Recycling Services
Recycling is available for residents and businesses in Destin. Residents can take advantage of single stream recycling by placing recyclables in the green recycling bin provided to them. Businesses and commercial accounts can contract with Waste Management, Inc., to receive recycling service. For more information regarding commercial recycling, please call Waste Management, Inc., at (850) 862-7141.
View a list of what you can recycle.
Tips to recycling cardboard
- Cardboard is a recyclable material that should be placed in the 18-gallon bin that is serviced weekly at residential homes in the City of Destin.
- The only time cardboard is not picked up in the 18-gallon bin is when it is too large and too bulky. In this case, Waste Management drivers place an “orange tag” on the cardboard letting the customer know that a larger Waste Management truck will come by to pick up the cardboard.
- Waste Management requests that large, bulky cardboard be broken down into smaller sections for ease of pickup. If the smaller sections of cardboard cannot be placed in the 18-gallon recycling bins, then placing the cardboard next to the bin is acceptable. If a different truck is needed to pick up that cardboard, the customer will be alerted via an orange tag.
- Cardboard WILL be picked up if it is wet.
Recycling Drop Off
Residential single stream recycling can be dropped off at the city's Public Services Maintenance Yard located 3949 Commons Dr. A recycling dumpster is located just inside the gate to the left of the building. Times for drop off are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have questions, please call 837-6869.
Gulf Power will recycle your working refrigerator or freezer, pick it up at curbside, and give you $35. Visit Gulf Power’s website for more information.
Solid Waste Service Exemptions & Discounts