Coming October 6 to Unincorporated Manatee County... Big Bins

Starting October 6, 2025, in Unincorporated Manatee County, the Big Bin Advantage replaces small residential garbage cans with a free, County-provided, standardized, 96-gallon rolling bin and automated trucks. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections shift to one weekly day. This keeps rates low with no increase, reduces traffic, improves worker safety, and enhances reliability for residents.