Recycling
An unlimited amount of recycling may be placed curbside for collection. Place all recycle items in recycle bins and place curbside by 7 a.m.
For recycling pick-up information, view the My Government Services App.
Recycle Bins
The City provides two recycle bins per residence at no charge. Only City-issued bins are permitted for recycling items. To order, email Recycling@altamonte.org.
Note: The City does not accept recycle materials placed in plastic bags.
City Drop-Off Locations
Residents can drop off recycled items at the following locations. Please adhere to the recycling guidelines.
- City Hall (Parking Lot Behind the Annex Building)
225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 - Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Accepted Items
Paper
- Pasteboard (e.g., empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls as well as cereal, soda, beer, tissue, gift and shoe boxes)
- Brown paper grocery bags (NO wax, wet strength material or liners)
- Corrugated cardboard (flattened and cut down to no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet)
- Newspapers, supplements, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, junk mail, white and colored paper
Mixed Material
- Clean plastic containers #1 - #7 (#s are on the bottom). Remove and dispose of all lids.
- Clean glass bottles and jars (clear, green and brown). Remove and dispose of all lids.
- Clean aluminum, steel and tin cans
You do not need to remove labels, but please rinse all containers before placing in bins. Food items can attract pests and bears.
Unaccepted Items
- Plastic bags, planting pots, plastic trays
- Aluminum foil, pie plates
- Styrofoam (e.g., cups, egg cartons, etc.)
- Pizza boxes
- Wax-coated cardboard
- Shredded paper
- Light bulbs, drink ware (glass or plastic)
- Plastic containers or cans housing motor oil, paint, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals or any other hazardous material
- Electronic devices
- Broken glass (e.g., windows, mirrors)
Contact Us
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Solid Waste & Recycling
Mailing Address:
225 Newburyport Ave.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Building Address:
950 Calabria Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Ph: (407) 571-8607
Fx: (407) 571-8350Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Emergency, After Hours
& WeekendsSewer backup, water leak,
flooding, etc.Ph: (407) 571-8686