Big garbage bins are coming to homes in unincorporated Manatee County, and local officials urge residents to prepare for the change now before their pickup day changes this fall.

Starting Oct. 6, household garbage collection will change from twice per week to once per week. County officials say the ...

Big garbage bins are on their way to homes in unincorporated Manatee County, and the change means possible consolidation of trash, recycling and yard waste pickup days. Manatee County Utilities ...