Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pompano Beach
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.
Gray Cart (City-Issued) Bin (Trash)
Place carts curbside between 5:00 p.m. the evening before and 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts must face the street, be at least 3 feet away from obstacles, and weigh under 150 pounds when full.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small vegetative debris (coconuts, palm fronds, clippings)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Blue Cart (City-Issued) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be loose and unbagged. The cart's lid must be closed. Keep it clear of mailboxes and vehicles in the front swale.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic containers numbered 1 through 7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Paper towels
- ✕Thermal paper
Yard Waste Bin
Small clippings and fronds must be placed inside the gray garbage cart. Larger branches and limbs up to 4 cubic yards can be placed out on your scheduled weekly bulk trash day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Coconuts
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Shrubbery clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week (on your recycling day)
Placement
Place bulk waste within 5 feet of the curb line, at least 5 feet from adjoining properties, and avoid blocking storm drains or utility meters.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Large household junk
- ✓ Standard vegetative debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete and bricks
- ✕ Drywall and roofing tiles
- ✕ Automotive engines and tires
- ✕ Dirt, rock, or sand
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Up to 4 cubic yards per week is free. Properties exceeding limits without a pre-scheduled appointment may receive a violation tag giving owners 48 hours to remove the excess.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection operations run normally on almost all holidays, except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
All bulk, yard waste, and standard cart collections scheduled for Thanksgiving or Christmas are simply canceled and delayed until your next regularly scheduled service day.
On the service day following Thanksgiving or Christmas, crews are authorized to pick up extra bagged household material placed adjacent to your gray cart.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Bag Your Recyclables
Keep all items in your blue cart completely loose. Plastic grocery bags wrap around the gears at the sorting facility and will cause your recycling cart to be tagged as contaminated.
Keep Food-Soiled Paper Out
Used paper towels, greasy pizza boxes, and soiled paper plates cannot be recycled. Always toss these items directly into your gray garbage cart.
Zero Tolerance for Construction Debris
Never attempt to hide concrete, drywall, or roofing tiles in your bulk piles. The collection trucks will leave the entire pile behind, and you may face a rapid citation from Code Compliance.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberOnce a named tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued for Broward County, immediately suspend all heavy pruning. Do not place any new bulk trash or vegetative debris at the curb, as high winds can turn piles into dangerous projectiles.
Major Pruning Season
Spring and FallWhen undertaking large landscaping projects, take advantage of the city's special bi-annual 16-cubic-yard vegetative pickup. You must call 954-786-4030 to schedule an appointment before putting the debris curbside.
Winter Holidays
Late DecemberFollowing Christmas Day, collection skips until your next normal service day. During this period, Coastal Waste & Recycling will temporarily collect bagged overflow garbage placed neatly next to your gray cart.
About Pompano Beach Waste Management
Coastal Waste & Recycling Handles Pompano Beach Collections
The City of Pompano Beach relies on Coastal Waste & Recycling to manage its comprehensive residential waste program. Each single-family household is issued two heavy-duty bins: a gray cart for standard garbage and small yard debris, and a blue cart dedicated entirely to single-stream recycling. The city explicitly mandates that only these municipality-issued containers will be serviced, meaning personal, store-bought trash cans will be left at the curb unemptied.
Bi-Annual 16-Cubic-Yard Vegetative Bulk Allowance
South Florida's subtropical climate fuels rapid plant growth, leading to significant landscaping cleanup. To accommodate heavy trimming, Pompano Beach offers a uniquely generous program where residents can schedule a massive 16-cubic-yard bulk pickup for vegetative debris twice a year. You must call ahead to secure an appointment for this service, preventing unexpected code compliance violations for oversized piles.
Weekly Bulk Trash Rules and Strict Debris Bans
For standard household cleanouts, every resident enjoys weekly bulk trash collection alongside their normal recycling day, capped at four cubic yards per week. However, the city maintains strict zero-tolerance policies for certain materials. Construction and demolition materials like concrete blocks, roofing tiles, pavers, and drywall are completely banned from curbside pickup, alongside all automotive tires and engines.
Weekend Drop-Off Facility at NW 33rd Street
If you miss your scheduled collection or have excess materials that exceed weekly limits, Pompano Beach operates a highly convenient public drop-off station located at 1840 NW 33rd Street. Open exclusively on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., this facility accepts both bulk trash and loose recyclables from residents who can provide valid proof of city residency.
Navigating Holiday Service Disruptions
Because Coastal Waste & Recycling runs a massive logistical operation across Broward County, they only halt residential collections on two major holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your regular trash or recycling day lands on one of these holidays, there are no special make-up days. Instead, crews will service your carts on your next regularly scheduled service day and will temporarily permit bagged overflow placed next to the bins.
Drop-off Facilities
Public Residential Bulk Drop-Off Station
1840 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a garbage can that I bought at the store?
No. Coastal Waste & Recycling will only service the official, automated gray and blue carts provided by the City of Pompano Beach. Resident-owned containers placed at the curb will not be emptied.
How much yard waste can I throw away at once?
Small clippings should go directly into your gray cart. For larger branches, you can set out up to four cubic yards weekly during your bulk pickup day. For massive cleanups, residents can call to schedule a 16-cubic-yard pickup twice a year at no extra charge.
What happens if my trash day falls on a holiday?
The city only suspends collection on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There are no make-up days for these holidays; you must hold your waste until your next regularly scheduled service day, when crews will collect any bagged overflow left next to your bins.
Where can I take my extra trash if I miss bulk day?
Pompano Beach residents can utilize the public drop-off station located at 1840 NW 33rd Street. The facility is strictly open on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and you must provide a valid ID showing proof of residency to enter.