Solid Waste & Recycling

The City of Florence's 2023 - 2025 Work Plan recognizes the importance of sustainability and conservation efforts. Under the Solid Waste, Recycling, & Litter Reduction section of the Work Plan it states that the City Council will endeavor to:

• Support Environmental Management Advisory Committee's work to enhance efforts toward recycling and litter reduction. 
• Implement program to place garbage & recycling containers in identified problem areas of the city.
• Modify solid waste collection fees to include yard debris collection.
• Implement Five “R” Restaurant rating Program recognizing, awarding and educating sustainable environmental practices with local restaurants with an emphasis on food waste reduction.
• Provide informational and educational materials to the community on environmental best practices such as recycling, composting, food waste reduction and utilization of Flo-Gro via a variety of mediums such as brochures, websites, social media and video/film.
• Reduce visible litter in the community by promoting programs such as Adopt-a-Highway, Adopt-a-Street, and others, as well as update city codes as needed.
• Upon request, consider a sole source solid waste franchise, negotiating options and analyzing best practices, and drafting and implementing related code updates.