Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Plantation
Trash Day
Twice per week (Monday through Saturday depending on your neighborhood route)
Recycling
Once per week on one of your scheduled trash collection days
Yard Waste
Collected on regular garbage days (bundled or in clear bags with a blue bag attached) and during scheduled twice-monthly bulk pickup weeks
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Plantation funds residential solid waste via official blue garbage bags purchased at local retailers, while municipal water and sewer services are billed monthly.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Official Blue City Bags (or Automated Carts in select neighborhoods) Bin (Trash)
Purchase official blue City bags from local retailers. Place curbside prior to 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Cart users (in Hawks Landing, Melaleuca Isles, Plantation Acres) must remove carts by midnight.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Standard refuse
Clear Recycling Bags Bin (Recycling)
Place single-stream recyclables loosely in clear City recycling bags. Rinse all items and completely remove caps. Collection is once weekly starting at 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and to-go cups
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Unrinsed containers with caps
Yard Waste Bin
Tie into bundles (max 6 ft length, 50 lbs). Limit 2 bundles per blue garbage bag. Small debris in clear bags requires an empty blue bag tied to each. Automated cart users must contain fronds fully within the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once monthly for single-family homes (4 times per year for condominiums)
Placement
Place curbside no earlier than the Saturday before your designated collection week. Items set out entirely outside the authorized window are subject to code violation penalties.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household trash that does not fit in blue bags
- ✓ Oversized vegetative debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction debris
Monthly bulk pickup up to 15 cubic yards is included with your utility service. If you require an out-of-schedule special pickup, you must contact Waste Management directly to arrange a paid service.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste Management provides regular collection on almost all federal holidays, with the specific exceptions of Sundays and Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is collected concurrently with standard garbage and is subject to the same holiday delay if your service day falls on Christmas.
If your designated trash day lands on Christmas Day, there will be no service. Collections will typically roll over to your next scheduled service day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberThe moment a Hurricane Watch is declared for the area, all curbside waste collections and bulk services are suspended. Secure all loose items and blue bags inside your garage until the threat passes.
Post-Christmas Cleanup
Late December to JanuaryLive Christmas trees are exempt from the standard yard waste bundling rules and weight limits, provided you cut any tree exceeding six feet completely in half before placing it out on regular collection day.
Spring Landscaping
March to MayIf you are undertaking major spring garden renovations, remember that the City offers free organic mulch 24/7 at the Public Works Compound, Seminole Park, and PAL Park for all Plantation residents.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans to Cash In Around Plantation?
While Florida doesn't have a statewide bottle or can redemption program like some other states, don't let that stop you from making a little extra cash! For things like scrap metal or other recyclables that aren't part of the curbside pickup, you can check out local scrap yards in the broader Broward County area. Places like Southern Scrap Recycling in Fort Lauderdale or ABC Metals in Pompano Beach often buy various types of scrap metal. It's always a good idea to call them ahead of time to see what they accept and their current pricing.
Giving Your Goods a Second Life in Plantation
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, consider donating them! For furniture, clothing, and household goods, Habitat for Humanity ReStores are fantastic options. There's a ReStore located in nearby Fort Lauderdale that's usually happy to take donations and resale them to fund their building projects. You might also find local churches or community centers in Plantation that accept donations for their own outreach programs. Even thrift stores like Goodwill or Savers are always looking for usable items to help fund their job training initiatives.
Keeping Our Streets Clean: Tackling Bulky Items and Dumping in Plantation
We all want Plantation to look its best! If you've got bulky items, make sure you know the city's rules (which you've got covered on this page!). For anything that seems like it's not supposed to be there, like old furniture or construction debris left on the side of the road, you can report it to the City of Plantation. They have a process for addressing illegal dumping to keep our neighborhoods tidy and safe. Sometimes, communities organize clean-up days, so keep an eye on local bulletin boards or the city's website for announcements about how you can pitch in.
Drop-off Facilities
WIN-Waste Innovations (Alternative Residential Drop-Off)
4400 South State Road 7, Davie, FL 33314
Materials Accepted
Plantation Public Works Compound
750 NW 91st Ave, Plantation, FL 33324
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Pay-As-You-Throw blue bag system work?
Instead of paying a flat utility fee for garbage collection, most Plantation residents purchase official blue bags at local retailers like Publix or Walmart. Your waste collection cost is tied directly to how many bags you use, encouraging waste reduction and fairness.
Can I put a standard trash can at the curb?
No, unless you live in one of the three specific neighborhoods (Hawks Landing, Melaleuca Isles, or Plantation Acres) that utilize an automated cart system. All other residents must strictly use the official blue bags for regular trash.
How do I dispose of tree branches and palm fronds?
You must tie branches into bundles no longer than six feet and weighing under 50 pounds. You are allowed two bundles for every one blue garbage bag placed at the curb. Alternatively, you can use clear yard bags, provided you tie an empty blue bag to each one.
Where can I recycle an old television or computer monitor?
Electronics are prohibited from curbside bulk collection. You must transport them to the quarterly HHW events held at the Public Works Compound, or utilize the WIN-Waste Innovations facility located in nearby Davie.