Recycling is mandatory in unincorporated portions of Sarasota County as well as the municipalities of Venice, Sarasota and Longboat Key.

• Ordinance 2003-092 mandates recycling in unincorporated Sarasota County.
• Businesses that don't recycle may incur fines up to $500.
• Compliance means keeping all program recyclables out of the garbage container.
• Sarasota County wants to help you "Recycle Right."

Commercial Solid Waste Guide 2008

The Solid Waste recycling and waste reduction program gives you the opportunity to recycle much of what you throw away at your business. Recycling can make sound business sense and impact your bottom line. By recycling and taking materials out of the waste stream, you may be able to reduce the size of your garbage container and/or the number of collection pick-ups.

Recycling is easy as 1-2-3

Call today for a free audit.  We will:

• Assist you with determining what is in your garbage container that could be recycled.
• Assist you in reducing the container size and/or number of pickups needed for your garbage.
• Provide you with guidance and materials to help you promote and inform your employees about your recycling program

Start separating your waste.

• One container for garbage.
• One container for paper recyclables and cardboard.
• One container for glass, plastic, and metal recyclables.
• You may not need all of these containers. Your waste audit can determine the number and types of containers that you will need.

Decide how to get your recyclables to a recycling center.

• It's your choice to have a company pick up your recyclables or you can take them to a recycling center yourself.
• Share the cost of a recycling hauler service with adjacent businesses.

Commercial Garbage Collection

If you own or manage a business in unincorporated Sarasota County, you are required to use the county's franchised waste hauler, Waste Management, to collect garbage. Waste Management can be reached at 941-493-4100, and will assist you in determining the appropriate service level (number / size of containers, pick-up frequency) for your businesses.

Most businesses in Sarasota County are required to keep their solid waste and recycling containers in an enclosure.