Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lauderhill
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.
Green or Gray (WM Standard) Bin (Trash)
Place the cart on the swale (grassy area next to the road), not in the street, between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be removed by midnight.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Loose yard clippings and leaves
- ✓Paper towels
- ✓Chip bags and plastic films
- ✓Textiles
- ✓Bundled branches under 6 ft long and 6 inches in diameter
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Place the blue cart within 5 feet of the street by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Ensure the cart faces the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic and paper to-go cups
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Plastic containers and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Household garbage
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
There is no dedicated yard waste cart. Loose yard waste must be placed inside the standard garbage cart. Large branches must be bundled and can be placed out for bulk pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Dead plants
- ✓Tree trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled monthly based on your specific neighborhood zone or multi-family complex schedule.
Placement
Place items on the swale on your designated bulk collection day. Do not block roads, sidewalks, or storm drains.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (refrigerant properly removed)
- ✓ Large appliances (stoves, water tanks, washing machines)
- ✓ Bundled yard trash
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (steel, pipe, brick, concrete)
- ✕ Gypsum wallboard and lumber
- ✕ Glass panels
- ✕ Piles of loose trash or unbundled yard clippings
Bulk pickup is included in the standard solid waste utility billing for compliant residential piles.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste Management provides residential garbage pick-up on every single holiday except for Christmas Day (December 25th). If your trash collection falls on Christmas, it will be collected the following day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is processed with standard household trash and follows the exact same Christmas Day delay rule.
For unexpected holiday schedule changes or local updates, residents are encouraged to check www.wmfloridaholiday.com.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
One Piece Spoils the Batch
In Lauderhill's single-stream recycling system, placing heavily soiled items or food waste in your blue cart can contaminate the whole truck, causing the entire load to be sent to the incinerator or landfill. Always rinse your containers before tossing them in.
Keep Pizza Boxes Out
Despite being made of cardboard, pizza boxes are typically saturated with heavy grease and food residue. They are strictly prohibited from the blue recycling cart and must be thrown in your standard garbage cart.
Never Bag Your Recyclables
If you collect your household recyclables in a plastic trash bag and throw the tied bag into the blue cart, the sorting facilities will treat it as regular garbage. Keep all items loose and unbagged!
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday Winter
December to JanuaryFrom December 26th through the end of the first week in January, Lauderhill residents can place their natural Christmas trees on the swale for complimentary pickup on their regular garbage collection day.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberDuring South Florida's active tropical weather season, Waste Management provides real-time route updates and suspension notices via WMFloridaStorm.com. Secure your carts indoors if a major weather event is approaching.
Major Holidays
Year-RoundWaste Management collects trash on almost every holiday in Lauderhill, including Thanksgiving and Memorial Day. The only exception is Christmas Day (December 25th), where service is pushed back by one day.
About Lauderhill Waste Management
Efficient Swale-Based Trash Collection in Lauderhill
The City of Lauderhill partners with Waste Management (WM) to provide standard twice-weekly residential garbage service. Unlike many municipalities that require carts to be placed directly on the asphalt, Lauderhill specifically mandates that your 96-gallon garbage cart must be placed on the 'swale'—the grassy area of your yard immediately adjacent to the road. Ensure the cart is out by 7:00 a.m., with the lid opening facing the street so WM's automated side-loading trucks can empty it efficiently.
Simplified Single-Stream Recycling with Exciting Updates
Lauderhill utilizes a convenient single-stream recycling system, meaning all approved recyclables can be mixed loosely in your blue 65-gallon cart without any sorting. Recent updates to the local recycling program now allow residents to recycle plastic and paper to-go cups alongside standard glass jars, flattened cardboard, and aluminum cans. Keep in mind that items placed inside plastic trash bags are automatically treated as garbage at the sorting facility.
Handling Yard Waste Without a Third Cart
Interestingly, Lauderhill does not provide a third, dedicated green cart for yard waste. Instead, residents are instructed to place loose yard debris, such as grass clippings, leaves, and dead plants, directly into their standard garbage cart. Larger tree branches (up to 6 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter) must be tied and bundled, and can either be squeezed into the trash cart or set out on your designated monthly bulk collection day.
Bulk Trash Guidelines for Single and Multi-Family Homes
The city offers generous bulk trash collection, but the scheduling varies depending on your housing type. Single-family homes follow a geographically zoned bulk map for their specific monthly dates. Meanwhile, multi-family properties and condominiums with dumpster service have specific, pre-scheduled bulk dates mapped out for the entire year. When setting out large appliances like refrigerators, ensure that all refrigerants have been safely verified and removed beforehand.
Combating Localized Floods with Proper Waste Disposal
Heavy torrential rains are common in South Florida, and Lauderhill faces a significant risk of street flooding if storm drains become blocked by escaped litter. The local government strongly encourages residents to ditch single-use plastics and Styrofoam, as these lightweight items frequently blow out of overflowing bins and ultimately clog the drainage network. Keeping your property's swale clean directly protects your neighborhood from standing water.
Drop-off Facilities
North HHW Collection Center
2780 N. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Materials Accepted
Central HHW Collection Center
5490 Reese Road, Davie, FL 33314
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'swale' and where should I place my trash cart in Lauderhill?
The swale is the grassy area of your yard immediately adjacent to the road. Lauderhill requires all garbage and recycling carts to be placed on the swale—not on the asphalt or street—with the lid facing the roadway.
Does Lauderhill delay trash pickup for Thanksgiving or Memorial Day?
No. Waste Management provides residential garbage pick-up on every holiday throughout the year with the single exception of Christmas Day (December 25th). On Christmas, service is delayed by one day.
Can I put my loose grass clippings in a pile for bulk pickup?
No, piles of loose trash or loose yard waste are not accepted for bulk collection. Loose grass clippings, dead plants, and leaves must be placed inside your regular 96-gallon garbage cart.
Where can I dispose of old paint, pool chemicals, and electronics?
Lauderhill residents can use Broward County's Residential Drop-off Centers for Household Hazardous Waste. The closest locations in Pompano Beach and Davie operate exclusively on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.