Short answer: Brevard County Utility Services has water customers in Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods, and Barefoot Bay water and sewer rates took a 5.15% rollback on October 1, 2026. In unincorporated areas, Waste Management picks up garbage twice a week, billed on the tax bill at a FY2027 rate of $231.98 per billing unit. The county's Sarno Road landfill in Melbourne and Central Disposal landfill in Cocoa open Monday to Saturday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Brevard residents can drop off household hazardous waste at no cost.
Last verified: October 15, 2026, against the sources listed at the end of this page.
Who provides water, sewer and trash service in Brevard County, and which guide covers each?
Brevard County Utility Services supplies water customers in Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods (Brevard County Utility Services), and the county Solid Waste Management Department handles disposal of household and commercial garbage (Brevard County Solid Waste).
Utility Services operates six wastewater treatment plants and three drinking water plants providing drinking water, reclaimed irrigation water and wastewater services throughout Brevard County, and its annual water quality reports cover its water customers in Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods (Brevard County Utility Services). For curbside garbage, the county tells residents who live within city or town limits to contact their city or town (Brevard County Solid Waste). Every Brevard resident, inside or outside a city, pays the county disposal charge (Brevard County Solid Waste billing), the assessment that runs the county landfills (Brevard County Tax Collector). Four deep guides in this Brevard section cover the details.
| Question | Key fact (source) | Guide that goes deeper |
|---|---|---|
| What are county water and sewer rates? | Barefoot Bay 5.15% rollback from October 1, 2026 (Brevard County) | County Water and Sewer guide |
| When is trash picked up outside city limits? | Garbage twice a week by Waste Management (Brevard County) | Curbside Trash in Unincorporated Brevard County guide |
| What does curbside collection cost? | $231.98 per billing unit for FY2027 (rate resolution) | Curbside Trash in Unincorporated Brevard County guide |
| Where are the landfills? | Sarno Road in Melbourne and Central Disposal in Cocoa (Brevard County) | Landfills and Transfer Stations guide |
| Where do paint and chemicals go? | Three household hazardous waste centers, no cost (Brevard County) | Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling guide |
Where does Brevard County Utility Services supply water, and what changed in the 2026 rates?
Two 2026 rate changes apply to Brevard County Utility Services customers: a 7.5% Mims increase from February 1, 2026 and a 5.15% Barefoot Bay rollback from October 1, 2026 (Brevard County Utility Services rates).
The county has water customers in Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods (Brevard County Utility Services). The Mims increase follows Brevard County Resolution 2022-008, and the Barefoot Bay water and sanitary sewer rollback follows Resolution 2026-003 (Brevard County rates). Utility Services is an enterprise operation funded entirely from customer user fees, with no tax dollars, and its system runs 24 hours a day under state and federal rules (Brevard County Utility Services). The department director is Edward Fontanin, phone (321) 633-2091, at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera (Brevard County).
Mims had precautionary boil water notices in 2026: one effective March 25, lifted March 28, and notices issued June 15 and 16 for parts of the Mims water service area, lifted June 18 (Brevard County Utility Services). AlertBrevard, the county location-based notification system, informs residents and businesses about emergencies such as boil water notices (Brevard County). The County Water and Sewer guide carries the Barefoot Bay rate tables, and the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, part of the county wastewater process, are open to the public for wildlife viewing (Brevard County Utility Services).
How does curbside trash pickup work in unincorporated Brevard County?
Waste Management collects garbage twice a week and recycling and yard waste once a week for homes in unincorporated Brevard County (Brevard County Solid Waste).
Carts and yard waste cans go within 5 feet of the curb the night before collection or before 6:00 a.m. Extra garbage that does not fit in the cart must be bagged and set apart, with a call to Waste Management for pickup, or the household can rent or buy another compatible cart (Brevard County Solid Waste).
The collection charge is billed on the annual property tax bill (Brevard County Solid Waste billing). The FY2027 collection rate resolution sets the annual billing unit rate at $231.98, a 3.0% increase over the previous year. The same resolution dates the seven-year stepped increase to FY2022 in its recitals and to FY2021 in the note under its rate table, and it caps any FY2028 increase at 12% of the previous year if the collection contract is extended and the Board approves it (Brevard County FY2027 rate resolution). The Curbside Trash in Unincorporated Brevard County guide covers Micco and Barefoot Bay service in detail.
Where are the Brevard County landfills, and when are they open?
Brevard County Solid Waste runs landfills at the Sarno Facility, 3379 Sarno Road in Melbourne (Sarno), and the Central Disposal Facility on Adamson Road in Cocoa (Central Disposal), both open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Site | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sarno landfill and transfer station | 3379 Sarno Road, Melbourne | Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Sarno) |
| Central Disposal Facility landfill | 2060 Adamson Road, Cocoa | Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Central Disposal) |
| Household hazardous waste centers at Sarno, Central Disposal and Mockingbird Mulching Facility (3600 South Street, Titusville) | Three sites | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (HHW) |
The Sarno transfer station takes household and commercial garbage and cardboard only, with no C&D, white goods, yard trash or hazardous wastes (Sarno). The landfill at Central Disposal accepts household and commercial garbage plus materials such as asphalt, concrete, drywall, carpet and land clearing debris (Central Disposal).
One detail to check before a trip to Cocoa: the Central Disposal facility page lists 2060 Adamson Road (Central Disposal), and a notice on the same page sends Mockingbird materials to 2260 Adamson Road, while the county household hazardous waste page lists the Central Disposal center at 2250 Adamson Road (Brevard County HHW). The Solid Waste Management Department line is (321) 633-2042 (Brevard County Solid Waste). The Landfills and Transfer Stations guide covers what Sarno and Central Disposal accept.
Where can Brevard residents drop off paint, chemicals and electronics?
Brevard County residents can drop off household chemicals, paint and electronics at no cost at three household hazardous waste centers, at Sarno in Melbourne, Central Disposal in Cocoa and Mockingbird in Titusville (Brevard County Solid Waste).
Staff may ask for proof of Brevard residency, such as a driver license, tax bill or utility bill. A household can bring up to 25 gallons of liquid waste per year, in containers no larger than 5 gallons; electronics are limited to 10 large items per year and fluorescent lamps to 10 per household per year (Brevard County HHW).
The Drop and Swap Program at the Cocoa and Sarno centers sets aside usable cleaners, automotive fluids and paint that residents bring in, and other residents can take them free of charge (Brevard County HHW). Rear-projection and CRT televisions can go in the regular trash under the county rules. The Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling guide covers recycling and sharps drop-off.
How are Brevard County trash charges billed?
Brevard County trash charges appear on the annual property tax bill as non-ad valorem special assessments: a disposal charge that applies to all residents and a collection charge only for residents of unincorporated areas (Brevard County Solid Waste billing).
The Brevard County Tax Collector traces the Solid Waste Disposal assessment to 1977, when it was set up to run the county landfills, and the Solid Waste Collection assessment to 1982, for curbside trash and yard waste pickup through a franchise collector (Brevard County Tax Collector). These assessments are billed on a fiscal year from October 1 to September 30 (Tax Collector).
A new home certified as occupied after October 1 gets a prorated assessment, and the county posts exemption and vacancy adjustment forms on its billing page. Solid Waste customer service is (321) 633-2042 (Brevard County Solid Waste billing). Last verified: October 15, 2026, on the Brevard County website.
Frequently asked questions
What day is trash pickup in unincorporated Brevard County?
Waste Management collects garbage twice a week and recycling and yard waste once a week in unincorporated Brevard County. The county posts a Residential Collection Map. Carts go within 5 feet of the curb the night before or before 6:00 a.m. City residents contact their city.
What are the Brevard County landfill hours?
The Sarno landfill at 3379 Sarno Road in Melbourne and the Central Disposal Facility on Adamson Road in Cocoa are open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Their household hazardous waste centers keep shorter hours, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
How much is the Brevard County solid waste collection assessment?
The Brevard County FY2027 rate resolution sets the annual collection billing unit rate at $231.98 for unincorporated homes. It is billed on the annual property tax bill as a non-ad valorem assessment, along with the disposal charge that applies to all Brevard residents.
Who is the water provider for Barefoot Bay and Mims?
Brevard County Utility Services has water customers in Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods, and Barefoot Bay also has county sanitary sewer rates. Barefoot Bay rates have a 5.15% rollback effective October 1, 2026, and Mims water rates rose 7.5% on February 1, 2026. The department phone is (321) 633-2091.
Is household hazardous waste drop-off free in Brevard County?
Yes. Brevard residents can drop off household chemicals, paint, auto and rechargeable batteries and electronics at no cost at the Sarno, Central Disposal and Mockingbird centers, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Proof of residency may be required, and containers over 5 gallons are refused.
Sources
- Brevard County Utility Services Department https://www.brevardfl.gov/UtilityServices Used for: six wastewater and three drinking water plants, user-fee funding, water quality reports for Mims, Barefoot Bay and San Sebastian Woods, 2026 Mims boil water notices, Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
- Brevard County Utility Services: Rates https://www.brevardfl.gov/UtilityServices/Rates Used for: Mims 7.5% increase February 1, 2026; Barefoot Bay 5.15% rollback effective October 1, 2026; director and phone
- Brevard County Solid Waste Management: Residential Collection https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/ResidentialCollection Used for: Waste Management curbside service in unincorporated areas, twice weekly garbage, weekly recycling and yard waste, cart placement
- Brevard County Solid Waste Management: Billing Services and Rate Resolutions https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/BillingServices Used for: collection charges unincorporated only, disposal charges all residents, tax bill billing, proration, phone
- Brevard County Board of County Commissioners: FY2027 solid waste collection rate resolution (Legistar attachment) https://brevardfl.legistar1.com/brevardfl/attachments/d92f3631-82d7-40bc-87b3-0a549b71266b.pdf Used for: FY2027 annual billing unit rate of $231.98
- Brevard County Tax Collector: Non-Ad Valorem Assessments https://www.brevardtaxcollector.com/services/non-ad-valorem-assessments/ Used for: Solid Waste Disposal assessment since 1977, Solid Waste Collection since 1982, fiscal year billing, phone list
- Brevard County Solid Waste: Sarno Landfill and Transfer Station https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/Facilities/SarnoLandfillAndTransferStation Used for: 3379 Sarno Road address, hours, accepted wastes, HHW center hours, department phone
- Brevard County Solid Waste: Central Disposal Facility https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/Facilities/CentralDisposalFacility Used for: 2060 Adamson Road address, hours, HHW center
- Brevard County Solid Waste: Household Hazardous Waste https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste Used for: three HHW centers and hours, no-cost drop-off, proof of residency, 25 gallon and 5 gallon limits, electronics limit, Drop and Swap
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