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Jacksonville City Council raised garbage fees but also provided relief for people who can't afford the increase.
February 19, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Can I get relief from both stormwater and trash fees?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she can get exemptions on trash and solid waste fees at the same time.…

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A Jacksonville Solid Waste Division worker collects recyclables in 2022. | Dennis Ho for Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2025

Jacksonville raises residents’ trash fees

The annual fee that Jacksonville residents pay for trash collection is going up, after a 12-to-7 vote by the City…

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February 6, 2025

Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support

Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…

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A trash hauler rides down Hendricks Avenue just south of San Marco in 2022. | Dennis Ho for Jacksonville Today
January 12, 2025

OPINION | Why we need to raise garbage fees

City Council member Matt Carlucci explains his proposed garbage fee hike.…

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January 6, 2025

OPINION | Garbage in, garbage out: Jax trash fee debate raises questions

A.G. Gancarski argues that Carlucci’s plan will disproportionately hurt homeowners of modest means.…

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Jacksonville City Council raised garbage fees but also provided relief for people who can't afford the increase.
January 2, 2025

Higher garbage fees proposed in Jacksonville

City Council member Matt Carlucci is proposing to raise garbage fees while protecting low-income residents against fee increases.…

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A Meridian Waste garbage truck. | Meridian Waste
December 31, 2024

When is garbage pickup this week?

The New Year’s holiday will delay garbage collection in Clay and St. Johns counties.…

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A solid waste employee collects garbage in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
November 19, 2024

Councilman wants to raise garbage fees in Jacksonville

City Councilman Matt Carlucci says the cost of garbage collection is twice as much as people pay.…

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FCC Environmental Services will take over Clay County garbage collection on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
September 30, 2024

Garbage changes begin in Clay County. Do you know your pickup day?

Many residents remain confused about their garbage pickup day as FCC Environmental Services takes over.…

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July 20, 2023

#AskJAXTDY: Can I recycle my pizza boxes? 

This Q&A tackles what can and can’t be recycled in Jacksonville, including those pesky pizza boxes with grease spots.…

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May 3, 2022

PHOTO ESSAY | Hauling It

A driver shortage in Jacksonville triggered missed garbage pickups by the thousands. Through it all, the men and women who…