Solid Waste
Weekly Haz Mat Pick-Ups Ending – March 11th will be the last day that St. Johns County Solid Waste Management will provide weekday pick-up of residential hazardous waste at sites in Julington Creek, Palm Valley and Crescent Beach. More info. (Posted:2|24|10)
Please Note: Garbage, recycling and yard debris must be segregated by the residents for curbside pick up.
For the Residential Garbage Guide and Recycling info check the Quick Links to the right.
About the Solid Waste Department
The Solid Waste Management Department is responsible for
the efficient management and operation of the Tillman Ridge Landfill. This
includes proper disposal of residential and commercial waste, sludge generated
by wastewater treatment plants, household hazardous waste, white goods and
tires, operations and maintenance of the Leachate Collection System, monitoring
of groundwater quality and gas migration, maintenance and monitoring of Phase
1, and the enforcement of Solid Waste Disposal Ordinances in conformance with
the Environmental Protection Agency and Florida Department of Environmental
Protection permits, regulations.
The Solid Waste Management Department also oversees the curbside
pick-up of solid waste generated by residential households. This program, implemented
in 1995, includes the oversight of franchised haulers to ensure a high quality
of service is provided to county residents.
The Solid Waste Management Department provides education relating to recycling, litter control and prevention through various clean up, hazardous materials, and state grant programs. The hazardous materials program helps improve mosquito control, beautification of County lands, and increased protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Johns County.
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