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Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Resources for SJC Residents

June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season. It is important to make sure you are prepared in advance. Below are some resources for SJC residents:

• SJC Emergency Management Website
• Hurricane Preparedness Guide
• Alert St. Johns - Emergency Notification System
• My Evacuation Zone
• Emergency Storm Debris Collection
• Right of Entry Form - Access to Gated Communities for Storm Debris Removal

Also, make sure to Follow the Official St. Johns County and SJC Emergency Management Facebook pages for real-time updates before, during, and after a storm.

Waste & Recycling Workers Week

Week of June 17

Celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week 2025 from June 16-12! This is a time to join together and thank the hard-working women and men who keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean!

SJC 101 Public Works Night

Citizens Academy Learns about Public Works

Last month, SJC 101 students learned about Public Works. They heard from leadership within the St. Johns County Public Works Department to explore the planning, engineering, and day-to day operations that keep our roads, traffic systems, and stormwater infrastructure functioning. Students gained insight into how the County prioritizes projects, manages growth, and maintains the infrastructure that supports both residents and business.

This session offered a behind-the-scenes look at the essential services we often take for granted-and the people who make it all happen. Click below to learn more about the SJC 101 Citizens Academy.

Flag Day

June 14

June 14 is Flag Day! This day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

To celebrate Flag Day, the American Flag Rescue Program has reusable flags available to the community. Give us a call at 904-827-6980 to find out more.

If you are getting rid of an old flag, please use one of the 30+ American Flag Drop Boxes located throughout the county. The American Flag Rescue Program was founded in 2019 and provides residents with the opportunity to properly retire flags with honor and respect.

Click the button below to learn more about this program and find a drop box near you!

SJC Volunteers Collect Over 850 Pounds of Trash from Local Beaches During 22nd Annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup

250 Volunteers Remove Litter for Sea Turtle Nesting Season

On May 10, St. Johns County hosted the 22nd Annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup. Over the past two decades, this cleanup has helped remove litter and debris from St. Johns County beaches in preparation for sea turtle nesting season, which begins every year on May 1. The St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs produced a video highlighting the event.

The County Shredding Event was a Success!

SJC Offered Free Paper Shredding

On May 10, the Solid Waste Division partnered with FCC Environmental Services and Shred-it. Together, they hosted a shredding event at two locations. There was a great turn out and over 6,900 lbs. of paper was shredded and recycled!

Holiday Office Hours

Juneteenth

Non-emergency St. Johns County offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19 They will resume regular business hours on Friday, June 20.

The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road Transfer Station will remain open during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Curbside collection for household garbage, recycling, and yard waste will not be affected.

Download the St. Johns County Recycle Coach App

Become a Better Recycler

Download the app or go to www.RecycleStJohns.com to get your curbside collection schedule, sign up for alerts, and quickly learn how to properly dispose of different waste materials.

Download the Recycle Coach App and become a better recycler today!

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Top Material Searches on Recycle Coach Last Month

May 2025

Furniture

Furniture can donated or placed at the curb on your regular garbage collection day.

Leaves & Yard Waste

Yard waste can be taken to the curb on your collection day. Make sure to follow the guidelines.

Styrofoam

Styrofoam is not accepted for recycling. Consider reuse options or put it in the garbage.

Our goal at the Solid Waste Division is to divert as much waste as we can from the landfill. One of the best ways to do this is through our residential curbside recycling program. This Trash Tracker shows how well we're doing in St. Johns County.

The American Flag Rescue Program provides residents with the opportunity to properly retire flags with honor and respect. American Flag Drop Boxes are available to the public in over 25 locations throughout St. Johns County.

Total Litter

(Collected Year-to-Date):

455 pounds

The St. Johns County Adopt-A-Road program provides an opportunity for residents, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups to adopt sections of county road and help remove litter and debris in an effort to keep St. Johns County beautiful.