A Message From The County
*Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, Coastal Waste and Recycling services are experiencing delays, which occur each year as a result of increased volumes of household waste. Coastal is actively working to return to normal operations by bringing in additional resources, making daily adjustments to improve efficiency with new routes and drivers, and deploying full crews to catch up on collections from earlier in the week. Coastal is aware of the service impacts and appreciates residents’ patience during this time. To help keep phone lines open for urgent needs, residents are asked not to call unless it is necessary. Please wait to request things like cart size changes or replacing containers with small damage until service returns to normal. Thank you for your understanding as crews work to restore regular service.
We appreciate your patience as we work through the delays we are encountering in some areas due to the Christmas and New Year holiday that bring added volumes of waste in the county. We have deployed additional crews to address these delays.
Questions?
The fastest way to get the answer you need is by emailing us at [email protected] Please provide the details of your question and the best method for our team to contact you.
Do you know your collection days?
Your collection day may have changed. Please enter your address below to ensure you are setting your materials out on the appropriate collection day.
Question on Cart Delivery?
We are in the process of delivering carts to newly subscribed customers who do not currently have a cart. Customers should expect delivery of their cart no later than January 16.
We will begin the delivery of replacement carts and repairs January 16th.
If your cart is severely damaged, please send a photo and request for replacement to [email protected] and we will review to prioritize your request.
Have you received an invoice from Coastal and need to sign up for the payment portal?
Please use the following link or click on the Make a Payment button at the top of the page. https://payments.coastalwasteinc.com/.
Enter Your Information
Account #: You will find this on your invoice.
Invoice #: You will find this on your invoice.
You must enter the SW prefix with the number.
Incorrect prefix prevents the system from recognizing your account.
Invoice Total: 50.58 (Do not enter the dollar sign).
Complete the form and click 'Register'.
You can then leave. All of the information stays in place.
Important Information for Current Hernando County Subscription Customers Only
Action Required: Please Sign Up to Continue Subscription Service
Service Costs & Details
Quarterly Charge: $50.88 (billed 2-3 days prior to the start of each quarter; first charge on 12/29/2025)
Monthly Equivalent: $16.96
Due to privacy and payment regulations, Coastal Waste & Recycling cannot transfer your subscription or payment information from Republic Services. All residents who pay their trash bill quarterly must sign up directly with Coastal to ensure uninterrupted service. Customers whose service is included in their taxes do not need to do anything.
How to Sign Up & Pay?
Credit Card: Sign up securely online at: www.coastalwasteinc.com/Hernando-County. Online signup is available for credit card payments only.
ACH Payments: ACH payments can be arranged through Coastal’s direct customer service line, please call (352) 741-5494 to set up your payment.
Check Payments: To pay by check, please complete the attached form and mail it along with your check made out to “Coastal Waste and Recycling, Inc.” to the address listed on the signup form.
Charges for Additional Carts and Service on the Additional Cart
You must have an approved cart. Charges for the cart and/or service on the cart is as follows:
If you need an approved cart, you will be charged a one-time cart fee of $110 plus $4.55 / per month for service of the second cart.
(1) Additional 96-gallon garbage cart
- One-time approved cart purchase fee: $110
- Recurring monthly fee: $4.55
- Serviced 2× per week (same schedule as Primary)
If you currently have an additional approved 96-gallon garbage cart on site, you will be charged $4.55 / per month for service of the second cart.
- Recurring monthly fee: $4.55
- Serviced 2× per week (same schedule as Primary)
Included Services:
(1) 96-gallon garbage container serviced 2× per week
Yard waste bags or customer container serviced 1× per week
*Additional yard waste pickups are available for an extra fee.*
(1) Paper & Cardboard recycling container serviced 1× per week
(1) Plastics, Aluminum & Tin recycling container serviced 1× per week
Bulk Pickup:
(6) pickups per year, maximum of 10 items per pickup, are included in the standard service,
*Additional bulk pickups are available for an extra fee.*
Optional Service: Additional 96-Gallon Garbage Container
One-time container fee: $110
Recurring monthly fee: $4.55
Serviced 2× per week (same schedule as primary container)
Curbside Pickup
Existing customers will keep the same garbage cart and recycling bins they currently have.
Containers: Each residential unit has one blue cart to use for garbage collection. Only waste inside the blue cart with the lid closed, will be collected. Any garbage left outside of the blue cart will not be collected. Excess trash may be saved for the next collection day or taken by the resident to the county drop off center.
Excess trash: Most household trash will fit easily in your cart. Residents who frequently have excess waste should consider reducing waste through recycling. Curbside recycling is included in your service with once-a-week collection of paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, and tin.
Email [email protected] to request your recycling bins.
Excess Trash – Prepayment Options: For larger quantities of trash, yard waste or bulk items, or to request a second cart, please call Coastal at (352) 741-5494 for pricing and pre-payment options before setting the trash at the curb.
Bag Your Garbage: All trash should be bagged prior to being placed in the cart as loose trash may get blown by the wind when the cart is picked up.
Put a Lid on It: Cart lids must be closed to prevent scavenging of animals and to prevent rainwater from collecting in the container while awaiting collection. This also prevents garbage from becoming spilled during the collection process.
Placement: The automated arm used to collect the carts requires clearance for your cart to be picked up. Carts should be placed at least three feet from the curb with the arrows facing the street and the handle facing away from the street. Do not place cart in the street. The lid must be closed. Carts should be placed at least three feet away from other obstacles, such as mailboxes, cars, and other carts, and should not have any overhead obstructions, such as powerlines or tree limbs. Carts that are not properly placed may not be serviced.
Placement Restrictions: Curbside placement shall be made no earlier than 6 p.m. on the day prior to the designated collection day and carts must be removed by the end of the day garbage is collected.
Residential Collection Service will be performed after 6:00 a.m. and conclude by 8 p.m. unless authorized by the County.
Prohibited Items: Do not place recycling, yard waste, red bag medical waste, needles, hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, motor oil, liquids, dead animals, hot ashes, large car parts, tires, car batteries and/or construction debris including bricks, blocks, or large pieces of wood, in your cart. Please contact Hernando County Solid Waste at (352) 754-4112 for information on the proper way to dispose of these items.
Commercial Trash: Commercial Waste is not collected curbside. Please take all commercial waste to the Northwest Waste Management Facility for disposal. Appropriate tipping fees will apply.
Cart Maintenance: Customer is responsible for keeping container clean and sanitary. Coastal will repair normal wear and tears only. Call Coastal at (352) 741-5494 to schedule a repair.
Residential Recycling
ONLY PUT CLEAN & DRY RECYCLABLES IN YOUR BIN:
1 Bin for Paper / Cardboard
Magazines, newspapers, office paper, junk mail, cereal boxes, soda boxes, pizza boxes, shredded paper (placed in paper bags, not loose), and cardboard (flattened, under 3’x3’, and fitting inside the bin).
1 Bin for Plastic, Aluminum, Tin
Aluminum and tin (steel) cans; rigid plastic containers such as milk, soda, water, cooking oil, salad dressing, shampoo, and laundry detergent bottles. All chemical containers must be empty and rinsed.
Bulk Waste Collection
Customers are entitled to six (6) bulk waste collections per calendar year, upon request of the customer.
1. Each pickup may consist of a maximum of one (1) set or ten (10) items or two hundred cubic feet (200 ft3). A set is a furniture arrangement that is typically purchased together.
For example, a dining room set might include a table, chairs, and hutch. A bedroom set might include a bed, dressers, and nightstands. A living room set might include a couch, loveseat, chair, end tables, and coffee table. A set shall be picked up whole regardless of the number of pieces or cubic feet.
Customers may request Collection of additional items beyond the stated limits and will pay Coastal directly for the additional service.
2. Bulk Waste shall be collected at Curbside within seven (7) business days after the Customer or the County requests Coastal to collect such materials.
Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste is recycled and should be kept free of trash. Customers provide their own containers. Paper bags, cans and tied bundles preferred. Plastic bags will be emptied and left behind for disposal by resident.
Yard Waste shall be collected at Curbside at least one (1) time each week from Customer supplied containers, bags, or tied bundles. Yard Waste must be free of Solid Waste.
Yard Waste is limited to fifteen (15) items that may include any combination of containers, bags or tied bundles.
Items are currently limited to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds, four feet (4’) in length and four inches (4”) in diameter. Customers may request collection of additional containers, bags or tied bundles beyond the stated limits and will pay Coastal directly for the additional service.
Holiday Schedule
When a customer’s scheduled Collection Day is a Holiday, collection will take place on the next regularly scheduled collection day for that customer.
There are currently four designated holidays:
New Year’s Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
The County reserves the right to change or add to the designated Holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
We cannot transfer your subscription or payment details from Republic Services due to privacy regulations. Signing up ensures your service continues without interruption.
Trash and recycling service will end after December 31, 2025, if you do not sign up with Coastal.
Pickup dates can be found on the website at www.coastalwasteinc.com/Hernando-County.
Yes, containers will not change. If your container is damaged or unserviceable, please contact customer service.
Please call customer service to arrange pick up.
More Questions?
Call our customer service line at (352) 741-5494 or visit www.coastalwasteinc.com/Hernando-County.
We look forward to serving you and providing excellent waste and recycling collection services to Hernando County!
Collection Time
Please do not count on your collection time being the same every day. Collection times will vary based on traffic, the amount of materials collected, and potential changes in routing. You risk missing your pick-up if you do not place your container out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day. The container cannot be emptied if it is not outside by the specified time and placed properly at the edge of the street with the handle facing your home.
Hurricane Preparedness
Prior to the storm's arrival, safely secure your garbage and recycling carts inside your garage or residence. Garbage and recycling service may be suspended during this time. After the storm, separate vegetative waste (trees and shrubs) from other bulky items and garbage. Normal garbage and recycling collection service will resume as soon as roads are accessible.