Tavares trash pickup: cost and carts
City of Tavares Solid Waste Division. Billed by: Monthly customer user fee.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Residential monthly charge (twice-weekly garbage pickup) | $30.14 | $362 |
One flat residential monthly charge; extra roll-out containers cost more.
Ways to pay less
- Four free bulk item pickups each fiscal year. The city offers 4 free bulk item pickups per fiscal year (Oct. 1 - Sep. 30), each up to 2 cubic yards. How: Place bulk items away from your cart on your bulk collection day.
- Free household trash drop-off at the Lake County Landfill. Disposal of household trash is free for any City of Tavares resident with a valid ID at the Lake County Landfill on County Road 561, Tavares. How: Bring a valid ID; call 352-343-3776 ahead for hours.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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