Hernando County Switches Residential Trash Service to Coastal Waste

Hernando County began a countywide change in residential curbside collection on January 2, 2026, when Coastal Waste & Recycling took over service previously provided by Republic Services. County officials announced the transition in late 2025 and held a series of public drop-in open houses to explain new collection days, rules for carts and containers, and operational changes residents should expect.

The transition affects day-to-day curbside routines across the county. County materials distributed during the public meetings detailed which items will be accepted at curbside and outlined updated requirements for cart placement and container size. Those specifics are available through Hernando County’s official solid waste pages, which include route maps and guidance on carts and service rules.

For operational issues, residents should contact Coastal Waste & Recycling directly. Coastal Waste can be reached at 352-741-5494 for missed pickups, service questions, or to report disruptions. The county has directed residents to its online resources for the most current route assignments and cart information as the changeover takes effect.

Practical impacts for households include verifying new pickup days, observing updated cart-placement rules to avoid missed collections, and confirming which materials remain eligible for curbside pickup. Multi-family properties and homeowners associations may need to coordinate with Coastal Waste to ensure that container placement and shared collection points meet the company’s requirements and county ordinances.

The change in service provider carries broader implications for local accountability and operational oversight. As Coastal Waste assumes responsibility for collection, Hernando County officials remain the contracting authority responsible for monitoring performance, enforcing service standards, and addressing resident complaints that escalate beyond routine service fixes. Residents should document missed or irregular pickups and use the provider phone line or county channels to seek resolution.

The handoff on January 2 is the most visible aspect of a contractual transition that county leaders implemented in late 2025. For residents, the immediate priorities are confirming their new collection day, adjusting cart and container practices to meet the new rules, and contacting Coastal Waste at 352-741-5494 for any service problems. Hernando County’s solid waste webpages will continue to provide route and cart information as the county and Coastal Waste settle into regular operations.