Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Boynton Beach
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage and recycling fees are combined into your monthly City of Boynton Beach municipal utility statement alongside water, sewer, and stormwater charges.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, In Person
City-issued Cart or Resident-provided Cans Bin (Trash)
All garbage inside the cart or can must be bagged. Place the receptacle at the road edge between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Leave 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes and cars.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard refuse
Yellow Bin (Paper) and Blue Bin (Containers) Bin (Recycling)
Dual-stream recycling must be completely separated into the correct bins. Never bag your recyclables. Set bins out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and flattened boxes under 3'x3' (Yellow Bin)
- ✓Plastic containers #1-7, metal cans, glass bottles, and milk cartons (Blue Bin)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam packing
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Medical needles
- ✕Garden hoses
Yard Waste Bin
Limited to 3 cubic yards weekly. Branches must be cut to 4-foot lengths. Loose clippings, leaves, and coconuts must be placed in heavy-duty plastic bags or separate containers. Separate completely from bulk trash piles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Coconuts
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week (on your scheduled day)
Placement
Place items at the road edge between 6:00 p.m. the day prior and 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. You must leave a 3-foot clearance around each pile and all obstructions.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ White goods and appliances
- ✓ Fencing, kitchen cabinets, carpeting, and tile (up to 1 cubic yard)
- ✓ Bagged or boxed small debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tree stumps and trunks over 4 inches in diameter (requires special pickup)
- ✕ Liquid paint (lids must be removed and paint dried)
- ✕ Automotive parts
- ✕ Hazardous waste
A mandatory $50 minimum service charge will be applied directly to your water bill if oversized, improperly prepared, or mixed piles are left at the curb and not corrected within 24 hours of receiving a violation notice.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Solid Waste Division operates on a normal schedule for almost all federal and state holidays, with the sole exceptions being Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
All curbside services, including yard waste, bulk trash, and recycling, are completely suspended on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
There are absolutely no make-up days for missed collections due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Residents must wait until their next regularly scheduled service day for pickup.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberThe city urges residents to complete all major tree trimming early in the season. Once a named storm is announced, do not place any bulk items or yard debris at the roadside, as it can easily become dangerous windborne debris.
Bi-Annual Tire Amnesty Weeks
June and DecemberTwice a year, Boynton Beach hosts a Tire Amnesty Week. During these designated weeks, residents can place up to eight passenger car tires (with or without rims) at the curb on their scheduled bulk day without incurring extra disposal fees.
Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty Weeks
May and DecemberTo help prepare for and clean up after storm season, the city lifts the standard three-cubic-yard limit for vegetative waste during two specific amnesty weeks. All overage fees are temporarily waived, though proper 4-foot length preparations still apply.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Cans into Cash: Where to Score Some Change in Boynton Beach
Did you know some of those empty cans and bottles can actually put a little money back in your pocket? While Boynton Beach might not have many dedicated bottle buyback spots right in town, Palm Beach County does have programs. Keep an eye out for local scrap metal yards that might take aluminum or other metals. Also, remember that Florida has a statewide nickel deposit on most beverage containers, so separating those out could mean a small refund when you eventually bring them to a redemption center elsewhere in the county.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Boynton Beach!
Before you toss out items that are still in good shape, think about donating them! There are some fantastic places around Boynton Beach that would love to give your pre-loved items a new home. Check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Congress Avenue; they take furniture, appliances, and building materials. For clothing, housewares, and other general items, consider stopping by local thrift stores like the ones supporting organizations such as the American Cancer Society or local animal shelters. It's a win-win: declutter your home and help a neighbor or a cause.
Keeping Our Neighborhoods Clean: What to Do About Piles and Big Stuff?
Keeping Boynton Beach beautiful is a team effort, and sometimes that means knowing how to handle bigger items or when things go astray. If you notice illegal dumping, the City of Boynton Beach Solid Waste Management Department is the place to report it. For larger items that aren't part of your regular bulk pickup, it’s good to check the city’s guidelines or give them a call to arrange special disposal. They often have designated drop-off sites or scheduled pickups for specific types of waste, helping keep our community tidy and eco-friendly.
Drop-off Facilities
SWA Southwest County Transfer Station & Home Chemical Center
13400 S. State Road 7, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How much bulk trash can I throw away each week in Boynton Beach?
Residents can place up to three cubic yards of standard bulk household items (like mattresses and furniture) and up to one cubic yard of construction or demolition debris (like fencing and tile) at the curb every week for free. Piles exceeding this limit will be tagged and fined if not corrected.
How do I recycle properly with the Yellow and Blue bins?
Boynton Beach uses Palm Beach County's dual-stream system. Your Yellow Bin is strictly for paper, magazines, and flattened cardboard (cut to 3x3 feet). Your Blue Bin is for plastic containers (#1-7), glass bottles, and metal cans. Never put your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags.
What happens if my trash day falls on a holiday like Thanksgiving?
The city does not collect garbage, recycling, or bulk waste on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Uniquely, Boynton Beach does not offer make-up collection days for these holidays; you must hold your waste until your next regularly scheduled service day.
Can I leave loose grass clippings at the curb for yard waste pickup?
No. While large branches and palm fronds can be stacked loosely if they are cut into four-foot lengths, all small loose debris such as grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, and coconuts must be placed in heavy-duty plastic trash bags or separate personal containers.