As of October 6, 2025, in Unincorporated Manatee County, the Big Bin Advantage has replaced small residential garbage cans with a free, County-provided, standardized 96-gallon rolling bin and automated trucks. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste are now collected on a single day each week (with three different trucks). This new system maintains stable rates with no increase, reduces traffic, improves worker safety, and enhances reliability for residents.

Residents can request additional bins, services, and more, directly from their customer self-service portal at mymanatee.org/css.

Check your NEW collection day using the Resident Information Tool.