Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Palm Beach Gardens
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.
Resident provided (Any color) Bin (Trash)
Household trash must be put into a trash can (up to 45 gallons) or a tied plastic bag. Neither the can nor the bag may exceed 50 pounds. Place curbside by 7:00 AM on your collection day, but no earlier than 12:00 noon the day before.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable wrappers and packaging
Yellow (Paper/Cardboard) and Blue (Containers) Bin (Recycling)
Use the dual-stream bins provided by the Solid Waste Authority. Paper products go in the yellow bin; containers go in the blue bin. Do not bag recyclables. Bins must be curbside by 7:00 AM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Mail, magazines, and office paper
- ✓Dry food boxes
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Food and beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam/foam products
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Utensils or straws
- ✕Aluminum foil or pans
- ✕Coat hangers
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Chemicals and paint cans
Yard Waste Bin
Place small yard waste in sturdy tied plastic bags or a 45-gallon can (max 50 pounds). Branches, limbs, and palm fronds must be tied and bundled. Large piles are collected once a week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs
- ✓Branches and limbs
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week
Placement
Items must be curbside by 7:00 AM on your collection day, but not before 12:00 noon the preceding day.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors removed)
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Sinks
- ✓ Furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Paint cans
- ✕ Pesticides
- ✕ Pool chemicals
- ✕ Engine oil
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Auto parts
- ✕ Construction or demolition debris
Bulk pickup is included in standard residential collection, though extremely large unmanageable piles may require special coordination with Waste Management.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste Management will not collect on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your scheduled service day falls on one of these holidays, your waste will be collected on your NEXT scheduled service day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same holiday schedule delay as regular garbage and bulk collection.
All other holidays are serviced under normal operations.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Bins
Plastic grocery bags can severely jam sorting machinery at the Solid Waste Authority facilities. Never bag your recyclables, and do not toss loose plastic bags into the blue or yellow bins. Instead, return them to participating grocery stores for proper recycling.
Empty, Rinse, and Separate
While thorough scrubbing isn't necessary, all food and liquid must be emptied from plastic bottles, glass jars, and metal cans before they go into the blue bin. Leftover liquids can ruin the paper materials in the neighboring yellow bin.
Appliance Safety Law
When placing bulk appliances at the curb, Florida law mandates that you remove all doors from refrigerators, freezers, and large washer/dryer units to eliminate the risk of accidental entrapment.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring severe weather watches or warnings, stop all yard trimming and do not place bulk waste or piles of debris at the curb. High winds can turn loose branches and bulky items into dangerous projectiles. Secure all bins indoors.
Spring Cleaning
March - MayMany residents tackle deep cleaning and landscaping during the spring. Remember that large home cleanouts involving construction or demolition debris are not accepted in standard bulk pickup. Rent a dumpster or use the SWA transfer stations for these materials.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryWith an influx of holiday shopping deliveries, cardboard boxes quickly pile up. Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes to fit into your yellow bin. Note that Waste Management observes Christmas Day, which pushes collection to your next scheduled service day.
About Palm Beach Gardens Waste Management
Exclusive Waste Management Services in Palm Beach Gardens
In Palm Beach Gardens, residential solid waste, yard debris, and recycling collection is exclusively managed through a franchise agreement with Waste Management, Inc. (WMI). Providing reliable services to over 28,000 customers, WMI ensures the city stays clean and sustainable. Residents receive solid waste collection at least once a week, maintaining a high standard of sanitation across all local neighborhoods.
SWA Dual-Stream Recycling Program
Palm Beach Gardens participates in Palm Beach County’s highly successful dual-stream recycling system, managed by the Solid Waste Authority (SWA). Households use two distinct bins: a yellow bin for fiber materials like cardboard and paper, and a blue bin for containers such as plastic bottles, glass jars, and metal cans. This separation reduces contamination and keeps the county at the top of Florida’s recycling performance rankings.
Trash Container Limits and Weight Restrictions
Unlike municipalities that mandate standardized automated carts, Palm Beach Gardens residents must provide their own trash receptacles. Cans must not exceed 45 gallons in volume. Furthermore, to protect the safety of sanitation workers who manually lift the waste, no individual can or tied plastic bag may weigh more than 50 pounds. Ensuring your bins comply with these strict limits is essential to avoid missed pickups.
Curbside Bulk and Large Yard Waste Guidelines
Heavy or bulky items like furniture, toilets, and major appliances are conveniently picked up once a week alongside regular household waste. Florida law strictly requires residents to completely remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers before leaving them at the curb to prevent accidental entrapment. For yard waste, large piles of unbagged branches or palm fronds are also collected on this designated weekly bulk day, provided they are securely tied and bundled.
Drop-off Facilities
Customer Convenience Drop-Off Center at North County Landfill
6330 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What size trash cans are allowed in Palm Beach Gardens?
Residents must provide their own trash cans, which can be up to 45 gallons in size. Additionally, each can or tied plastic bag must not exceed a maximum weight of 50 pounds.
How do I get new blue and yellow recycling bins?
Recycling bins are provided by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. You can request replacement or new bins by calling them directly at 866-NEW-BINS (866-639-2467).
Do I need to schedule bulk pickup for an old refrigerator?
No special request is required for standard bulk items; they are picked up once a week on your designated collection day. However, it is required by law that you remove the appliance doors before placing it at the curb.
Are there any holiday delays for trash pickup?
Waste Management only delays service for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your collection day falls on one of these holidays, your trash will be picked up on your next scheduled service day. All other holidays run on a normal schedule.