Cowford Can Co. is based in the 32258 ZIP code on Jacksonville’s Southside, so Mandarin, the Southside and Fruit Cove are some of the closest neighborhoods we serve for junk removal, cleanouts and dumpster trailers. Mandarin and the Southside follow City of Jacksonville trash rules, while Fruit Cove is in St. Johns County, which has its own.

Quick answer: In Mandarin and the Southside, City of Jacksonville bulk items must be within five feet of the curb by 6 a.m. and no longer than five feet, and yard waste piles are limited to five cubic yards. In Fruit Cove, St. Johns County collects large items next to your garbage but sends construction debris to a transfer station. Cowford Can Co. is minutes away for pickups, cleanouts and dumpster trailer delivery. Call or text (833) 586-5255.

Mandarin and Southside: City of Jacksonville rules

Household bulk collection

The city’s household bulk collection page says:

  • Set out items by 6 a.m. on collection day, within five feet of the curb.
  • No piece may be longer than five feet. Rolled carpet must also be under five feet, and treated or painted wood must be cut to six feet or shorter.
  • Mattresses, sofas, chairs, other furniture and BBQ grills are accepted.
  • Appliance and tire collections are scheduled through (904) 630-CITY (2489) or MyJax.

Yard waste

The city’s yard waste page limits each pile to five cubic yards, or roughly thirty 32-gallon bags. Limbs must be no more than 5 feet long and 6 inches in diameter, and no item or container can weigh more than 40 pounds. Tree waste generated by a tree surgeon or similar company must be removed by that company.

Mandarin’s big oaks drop a lot of limbs, especially after storms, and piles often exceed those limits. Our yard debris guide explains when hauling makes sense.

Hazardous waste

Paint, pool chemicals, pesticides and large electronics go to the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2675 Commonwealth Ave., open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city also announces mobile collection events on its website.

Fruit Cove and St. Johns: St. Johns County rules

Fruit Cove, Julington Creek and the St. Johns area are in St. Johns County. According to the county’s curbside guidelines:

  • Large items such as couches and mattresses go at the curb next to your garbage.
  • Branches must be under 6 feet and under 50 pounds; bagged yard waste must be in containers no larger than 32 gallons and 50 pounds.
  • Appliances are collected by appointment through (904) 827-6980.
  • Construction and demolition debris must go to a transfer station, with fees.

For more on our St. Johns County coverage, see our St. Johns County dumpster and junk removal page.

Common jobs around Mandarin, Southside and Fruit Cove

  • Garage cleanouts in established Mandarin homes and newer Southside subdivisions. See our 7-step garage cleanout guide.
  • Apartment move-outs along the Southside corridors, where curbside pickup is not an option.
  • Storm and yard cleanups from heavy tree cover along the St. Johns River.
  • Estate and downsizing cleanouts in longtime family homes.
  • Remodels with a dumpster trailer rental in 17.5 or 20 cubic yard sizes.

Why a nearby hauler helps

Being based on the Southside means shorter drive times to Mandarin, Baymeadows, Deerwood, Bartram and Fruit Cove. That can make it easier to fit a single-item pickup into the schedule or deliver a dumpster trailer close to when you need it. Scheduling still depends on the day, so call or text for current availability.

What Cowford Can Co. does

  • Junk removal for single items and full loads, removed from inside the home.
  • Property cleanouts for homes, rentals and apartments.
  • Yard debris removal for piles too big for the city or county.
  • Dumpster trailer rentals for remodels, roofing and cleanouts.

What to expect on pickup day

  1. Quote first. Send photos by text or request a quote online. We price by volume, access, labor and disposal, and our junk removal cost guide explains each factor.
  2. Arrival. The crew confirms what is going and what is staying before anything is moved.
  3. Loading. Items are carried out from wherever they are in the house, garage or yard. You do not need to stage anything at the curb.
  4. Disposal. Everything is hauled away for proper disposal, and hazardous items are left for you to take to the appropriate drop-off.

If you are clearing a whole house, it helps to mark keep items with tape or move them to one room before the crew arrives.

In Mandarin, Southside or Fruit Cove? Call or text (833) 586-5255 or request a free quote. Cowford Can Co. works Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FAQs

Is Mandarin in the City of Jacksonville?

Yes. Mandarin is part of the consolidated City of Jacksonville in Duval County, so city bulk and yard waste rules apply.

Is Fruit Cove in Jacksonville?

Fruit Cove addresses sometimes use a Jacksonville mailing city, but the community is in St. Johns County, so St. Johns County trash rules apply.

Will the city take a big pile of limbs after a storm?

Regular yard waste collection is limited to five cubic yards per pile, with limbs no longer than 5 feet. The city may announce special storm debris collection after major events. For anything over the limit, a haul-away is the fastest option.

Can you pick up from an apartment on the Southside?

Yes. Let us know the building, floor, elevator access and parking when you book.

Do you deliver dumpster trailers in Fruit Cove?

Yes. Check your HOA’s rules on containers before scheduling, then call or text for a quote.

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