SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has approved the launch of a Bulk Collection Pilot Program by Manatee County Utilities beginning May 1, 2026, expanding curbside bulk pickup service for residents while collecting data to help evaluate future service options.

Under the pilot program, residential customers will be able to have two bulk items picked up at the curb on a predetermined scheduled regular service day once per month, for a total of 12 collections per year, with no rate changes at this time. The program will also include one annual bulk collection per property (of up to 10 cubic yards) of the same material.

Certain items, including tires and white goods (appliances), as well as the annual large-bulk pickup, will require advance scheduling through the County’s Customer Self-Service Portal at mymanatee.org/css.

“Thanks for thinking about the citizens, this is really helpful,” said District 5 Commissioner Dr. Bob McCann.

“This is going to make a big difference for a lot of people,” added District 2 Commissioner Amanda Ballard.

Household hazardous waste and electronic scrap services will not change as part of the pilot program and will continue to not be collected curbside. Manatee County residents may continue to drop off these materials free of charge at the Lena Road Landfill, and the County will continue offering four remote household hazardous waste drop-off events each year.

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com