Junk removal in Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee follows St. Johns County’s trash rules for most addresses, plus whatever your HOA allows for curbside items and dumpsters. For furniture, appliances, garage clutter or remodel debris that the county will not take at the curb, a junk removal crew or a dumpster trailer is the usual answer.
Quick answer: St. Johns County collects large items like couches and mattresses at the curb next to your garbage, but construction and demolition debris must go to a county transfer station for a fee. Yard waste must be bagged or bundled, under 6 feet and under 50 pounds. Many Ponte Vedra and Nocatee neighborhoods also have HOA rules on curbside items and containers. Cowford Can Co. handles junk removal, cleanouts and dumpster trailers in both areas. Call or text (833) 586-5255.
Which county are you in?
Ponte Vedra Beach is in St. Johns County. Nocatee sits along the Duval and St. Johns county line, so confirm which county serves your address before relying on a specific set of trash rules. The rules below are for St. Johns County; if your address is served by the City of Jacksonville, see the city’s household bulk collection page instead.
St. Johns County trash rules that matter for cleanouts
From the county’s residential curbside collection guidelines:
- Bulk items: Large items such as couches, sectionals and mattresses go at the curb next to your garbage. Set out by 6 a.m.
- Yard waste: Leaves and small twigs must be bagged, bundled or in a container no larger than 32 gallons and 50 pounds. Branches and shrubs must be less than 6 feet long and lighter than 50 pounds, stacked parallel to the curb. Whole trees and land-clearing debris are excluded.
- Appliances: Schedule curbside collection with the Solid Waste Division at (904) 827-6980, or take them to a transfer station.
- Construction and demolition debris: Must be taken to a transfer station, with fees.
The county’s drop-off locations page lists the Tillman Ridge Transfer Station (3005 Allen Nease Rd., Elkton) and the Stratton Road Transfer Station (250 N. Stratton Rd., St. Augustine), open weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both are a long drive from Ponte Vedra and Nocatee.
HOA rules in Ponte Vedra and Nocatee
Most Nocatee villages and many Ponte Vedra neighborhoods are governed by HOAs or community associations. Rules vary by community, but common ones include:
- Limits on how early bulk items can be placed at the curb.
- Approval requirements, time limits or placement rules for dumpsters and storage containers.
- Restrictions on work hours for contractors and service vehicles.
- Gate access procedures for vendors.
Before you book a dumpster trailer, check your covenants or ask your management company. A pickup, where items leave the same day, usually avoids HOA container rules entirely.
Common jobs in Ponte Vedra and Nocatee
- Garage cleanouts in newer homes where boxes from the move never got unpacked. Our garage cleanout service handles these in one visit.
- Furniture replacement when new pieces arrive and the old ones need to go.
- Downsizing and estate cleanouts for longtime Ponte Vedra residents.
- Remodels where a dumpster trailer (17.5 or 20 cubic yards) is easier than multiple trips to a transfer station.
- Yard cleanups that exceed the county’s 6-foot, 50-pound limits for curbside yard waste.
What Cowford Can Co. offers in St. Johns County
Cowford Can Co. provides junk removal, cleanouts and dumpster trailer rentals throughout St. Johns County, including Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Johns and Fruit Cove. Our crew does the lifting and loading, so you do not have to haul anything to the curb or the transfer station. For more on our coverage in the county, see our St. Johns County dumpster and junk removal page.
Gated community? Give us the gate procedure when you book, and we will plan arrival accordingly.
Pickup or dumpster trailer: which fits your project?
In gated, HOA-managed neighborhoods, the choice often comes down to how long something can sit on your property:
- Choose a pickup when you have furniture, appliances, garage clutter or a one-time cleanout. Everything leaves the same day, so there is nothing for the HOA to approve and nothing sitting in the driveway over a weekend.
- Choose a dumpster trailer when debris is generated over several days, like a kitchen remodel, flooring replacement or a big DIY yard project, and your HOA allows containers.
Our dumpster rental vs. junk removal guide goes deeper on the trade-offs, including labor and timing.
Need junk removal or a dumpster trailer in Ponte Vedra or Nocatee? Call or text (833) 586-5255 or request a free quote. We work Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FAQs
Does St. Johns County pick up furniture?
Yes. The county’s curbside guidelines say large items such as couches, sectionals and mattresses go at the curb next to your regular garbage.
Where do I take remodel debris in St. Johns County?
Residential construction and demolition debris must go to a county transfer station, and fees apply. A dumpster trailer or a haul-away saves the trip.
Can I have a dumpster trailer in my Nocatee driveway?
It depends on your HOA’s rules. Check with your association before scheduling, and ask about time limits and any approval requirements.
Do you serve the Ponte Vedra Beach oceanfront areas?
Yes, we serve Ponte Vedra Beach and the surrounding St. Johns County communities. Tell us about parking and access when you book.
Can you pick up yard debris that is too big for curbside?
Yes. Branches over 6 feet, piles over the county limits and stumps are common pickups. Send a photo for a quote.