Commercial Dumpster Guidelines

Commercial Collection Guidelines To help us provide safe, efficient, and reliable solid waste collection services, the City of Fort Pierce requests that all commercial customers follow the guidelines below. 

Container Placement & Access 

  • Solid Waste must approve container locations, and our team must perform relocation. 
  • To ensure collection, containers must be unblocked and accessible between 4:30 AM and 2:00 PM on your scheduled service day. 
  • Remove all locks and chains, and ensure gates are open and accessible. 
  • A specific service time cannot be guaranteed, as drivers may arrive earlier or later than usual. 

Proper Use of Containers 

  • Trash must be bagged or contained to prevent littering. 
  • Containers must be appropriately sized so lids remain closed, and no material protrudes or accumulates outside the container. 
  • Overfilled containers that create a safety hazard will not be serviced, and customers are responsible for removing excess material or scheduling a bulk special. 
  • Clear and safe access is the responsibility of the customer. Additional charges will apply if Solid Waste must return due to inaccessible containers. 

Service Reminders 

If a container is frequently overloaded, the city may perform a volume assessment to determine if additional service days or larger containers are needed. 

  • Containers blocked by vehicles or other obstructions may result in non-collection. Drivers are not required to wait for access to be cleared.
  • Cardboard boxes must be broken down to save space. Items placed inside should not prevent container contents from emptying properly. 

Prohibited Materials - The following materials are NOT accepted in commercial dumpsters: 

  • Construction and demolition debris: pallets, shingles, drywall, wood, concrete, tiles, dirt, bricks, rocks 
  • Yard waste, tree trunks, and horticultural debris 
  • Paint (wet), batteries, battery-operated toys, chemicals, or hazardous waste 
  • Mattresses, bulky furniture, tires, drums, dead animals, or other bulky items. Hazardous waste must never be placed in dumpster containers. Additional Requirements 
  • All containers must be drained of liquids before placement for collection. 
  • All wet garbage and food waste must be sealed in tied plastic bags to prevent odors, pests, and litter. 
  • Drivers are not responsible for cleaning up loose or spilled trash, nor is Solid Waste responsible for cleaning the customer's container.
  • Commercial trash service does not include the collection of bulk, horticultural, or yard waste materials.