Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cooper City
Florida residential routes generally operate Monday through Friday. Your specific household collection depends on your local county zoning map.
State Mandate
Do not mix yard trimmings with regular household garbage.
Standard (Existing Carts) Bin (Trash)
All waste must be placed inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Carts must not weigh more than 150 lbs, and extra bags left on the ground will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Soiled paper products
Blue or Standard Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Items must be placed loosely in the recycling cart. Rinse and dry out all food and liquid containers before tossing them in.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs (caps on)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Paper and mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Electronic waste and batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Loose items like leaves or small limbs must be bagged and tied or bundled to prevent spillage. Large yard waste is serviced as part of your monthly bulk pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month on your designated bulk day
Placement
Place bulk items curbside prior to 7:00 AM on your collection day, keeping the pile at least 3 feet away from mailboxes, trees, overhead wires, and carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and large household items
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed, Freon purged)
- ✓ Bagged leaves and bundled branches
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor-generated debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Unpurged Freon appliances
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris
The first 6 cubic yards are free. Any volume over this limit is charged a fee of $16.54 per cubic yard by the City.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Christmas Day (December 25th) is the ONLY day that waste services are suspended in Cooper City. If your service day falls on Christmas, your items will be collected on your next regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and yard waste schedules are completely unaffected by all other federal holidays.
Trash, recycling, and bulk services operate on a normal schedule for every other holiday, including Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Say No to Plastic Bags
Do not place your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags. Loose plastic film wraps around the gears at the Coastal Waste sorting facility, causing massive delays and potential fires.
Tanglers Belong in the Trash
Garden hoses, extension cords, and holiday lights are notorious for ruining recycling equipment. If they are broken or unwanted, toss them straight into your regular garbage cart.
Pizza Box Protocol
Grease and melted cheese ruin paper bales at the recycling center. Tear off the clean top lid of your pizza box to recycle, and throw the grease-stained bottom half into the trash.
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday Cleanup
Late December - JanuaryFor three weeks following Christmas Day, Coastal Waste will collect live Christmas trees at the curb [1.1.2]. Trees must be completely bare; all ornaments, tinsel, lights, and stands must be removed.
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring tropical storm warnings in Broward County, stop trimming trees immediately. Do not place any bulk waste or yard debris at the curb if a storm is approaching, as high winds can turn them into dangerous projectiles or block drainage systems.
Spring Landscaping
March - MayWhile undertaking major yard cleanups, remember that contractor-generated debris is strictly prohibited from curbside pickup. If you hire a professional landscaper, they must haul away their own branches and clippings.
About Cooper City Waste Management
Dual Hauler System for Enhanced Service
Cooper City operates under a specialized dual-hauler system to manage residential waste. Coastal Waste & Recycling is responsible for regular household garbage and recycling collections. Meanwhile, Eastern Waste Systems (EWS) takes care of the monthly bulk trash and yard waste pickups. This two-provider approach ensures dedicated equipment is used for specialized tasks, reducing route delays and improving neighborhood cleanliness.
Regular Collection Limits and Placement Rules
Household garbage is collected twice weekly, while the recycling route runs once a week. Because collections are automated, all refuse must fit entirely inside your cart with the lid closed. Materials left on the ground or placed in personal containers next to the bins will not be serviced. Roll your carts to the curb by 7:00 AM, ensuring they weigh less than 150 pounds and the handle faces your home.
Navigating the 6-Cubic-Yard Bulk Allowance
EWS provides a very generous monthly bulk collection, allowing up to 6 cubic yards of combined yard debris and household junk. What makes Cooper City unique is that residents are permitted to mix yard waste (like branches and bagged leaves) in the same pile as bulk trash (like old couches). If your pile exceeds the 6-yard limit, you will receive a courtesy notice, and a fee of $16.54 per additional cubic yard will be applied by the city.
Freon Appliance Regulations
Disposing of older refrigerators or air conditioners requires a bit of prep work in Cooper City. Under the EWS guidelines, any appliance that contains Freon gas must be professionally purged and certified by a technician before it can be left at the curb. Additionally, refrigerators must have their compressor and all doors completely removed to prevent accidental entrapment of neighborhood children or animals.
Drop-off Facilities
Broward County Residential Drop-Off Center (South)
5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., West Park, FL 33023
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to separate my bulk yard waste from my bulk trash?
No, Cooper City regulations uniquely allow residents to mix bulk yard waste and bulk trash in the same pile for their monthly collection, as long as the combined pile does not exceed the 6-cubic-yard limit.
What happens if I have more than 6 cubic yards of bulk waste?
If your pile is deemed out of compliance for size, you will receive a courtesy notice. The city charges a fee of $16.54 per cubic yard for any debris placed over the initial 6-cubic-yard limit.
Why didn't the hauler take the extra garbage bags next to my cart?
Coastal Waste requires all household garbage to fit entirely inside the roll cart with the lid completely closed. Materials left on the ground next to the cart will not be collected.
Are trash pickup days delayed for Thanksgiving or New Year's?
No. Christmas Day (December 25th) is the only holiday where waste collection services are suspended in Cooper City. Service operates normally on all other holidays.