RECYCLE ALL TOGETHER, RECYCLE RIGHT!!
Manatee County uses single-stream recycling. All clean recyclable paper and containers are put together in the recycle cart eliminating the need for sorting. It's easy and convenient. Once collected, all materials are separated for re-use at a materials recycling facility.
RECYCLING PICKUP SCHEDULE
HOW TO PLACE YOUR RECYLING CART
- Recycling cart is for recyclables only.
- The cart must be 3 feet from the curb as well as all other obstructions, car, mailboxes, and garbage cans.
- Place the cart with the arrow facing the street.
- Recycling cart must be at the curb by 6am.
- Arrange materials loosely in the recycling cart. Materials packed too tightly may remain in the recycling cart after it is dumped.
HOW TO REQUEST A RECYCLE CART
If you are a new homeowner in the need of a new recycling cart or your recycling cart has been damaged in anyway, please take the following steps:
- Please call the Utilities Department at 941-792-8811.
- Your 64-gallon recycle cart will be delivered within 3 weeks of placing the order.
- Please make sure your damaged recycling cart is empty and placed at the curbside on your recycling day. For example: if your recycling day is on a Tuesday, you will take your recycling cart out for the next 3 Tuesday’s before 6 a.m.
What's Recyclable?
WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!
HOW DO I RECYCLE CARDBOARD?
To recycle cardboard boxes at home:
- Break down all boxes and place them in your recycle cart.
- The boxes must be loose fitting in the cart.
- They may not extend over the top of the cart more than six (6) inches.
CLOTHING RECYCLING
In order to keep textiles out of the waste stream and ending up in a landfill, we can redirect our textiles and clothing to another use and re-purpose these materials. Consider donating or selling these items.
- Donate to your favorite Charity thrift store
- Buy, sell, or trade through social media outlets.
- Pass these items to a friend or family member.
- Bring items Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to the blue textile drop off box at the Manatee County Lena Road landfill, 3333 Lena rd. Bradenton
- The following items are allowed: clean clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens.
WHERE TO DROP OFF RECYCLING
Recycling drop-off locations are for Manatee County residential use only.
If your condo complex, RV park or other multi-family residence does not offer recycling service, or if your recyclables are too large for your recycle cart, you may drop recyclable items off at the following locations:
RECYCLING SITES (Click on location for a map):
- GT Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr West in Bradenton
- Braden River Park, 5201 51st. Street East in Bradenton
- Blackstone Park, 2112 14th Ave. West in Palmetto
- Lakewood Ranch Park, 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd in Bradenton
- Buffalo Creek Park 7550 69th St. E. in Palmetto
- Bayfront Park, 310 North Bay Blvd in Anna Maria
- Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Dr in Holmes Beach
- Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S. in Bradenton Beach
- Bennett Park, 400 Cyprus Creek Blvd. in Bradenton
- Palma Sola Park, 7915 40th Ave W. in Bradenton
- Landfill, 3333 Lena Road in Bradenton
These locations are for recycling materials only. All items must be placed inside the container. All cardboard must be clean, broken down or flattened to be recycled.