Resident Information Tool Makes It Easy to Look Up Your New Collection Schedule and More 

MANATEE COUNTY — Big changes are coming to garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup in unincorporated Manatee County, and residents now have an easy way to stay informed. Beginning October 6, 2025, a new Solid Waste collection schedule will take effect—impacting pickup days for thousands of households. 

To help residents navigate the changes, the County has updated its Resident Information Tool, an interactive online service that lets residents look up their exact collection days by simply entering their address. 

“This update reflects Manatee County’s commitment to customer service and transparency,” said Manatee County District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts – who is hosting a July 23 Town Hall in Parrish at the Rocky Bluff Library (6750 US Highway 301 N., Ellenton) and another in Myakka in August to discuss the new trash pickup and educate citizens in better use of tools like this. 

 “With the Resident Information Tool, residents can stay prepared and informed—not only about waste collection, but also emergency planning and essential County services,” she added. 

Key Features of the Tool: 

• Personalized garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules 

• Details about the new collection routes launching October 6 

• Holiday collection adjustments 

• Flood and evacuation zone lookup 

• Nearest emergency shelters, polling places, libraries, schools, parks, and more 

“The new collection routes are designed to improve efficiency and keep pace with our growing community,” said Pat Shea, Utilities Director. “The Resident Information Tool makes it simple—just enter your address to see your new day for garbage, recycling, and yard waste is starting October 6.” 

Check the Resident Information Tool and learn more about the October 6 Big Bin Advantage: www.mymanatee.org/bigbin 

Residents are encouraged to start using the tool now to get familiar with their new schedule before the October 6 rollout. Big Bins will start arriving August 18th and continue through September. Start using your new bin right away with your current schedule. Your new day will begin October 6th.