Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Weston
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice weekly (typically Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday depending on your neighborhood zone).
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on your first designated trash collection day of the week.
Yard Waste
Yard waste can be placed inside your trash cart; oversized palm fronds that do not fit can be placed next to the cart on your first collection day of the week only.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling collection fees are assessed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your Broward County property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Property Tax Bill, Escrow
Green or Blue Cart (96-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected twice a week. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day, facing the street. Maintain a minimum of three feet of clearance from recycling carts, mailboxes, and trees.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small vegetative waste (if generated by the homeowner)
Blue Cart or Green Cart with Blue Lid (65-gallon standard) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected once a week on one of your scheduled garbage days. Do NOT bag your recyclables. All items must be empty, clean, and placed loosely inside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans (rinsed)
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (clean and dry)
- ✓Flattened cardboard (no food liners)
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, office paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and plastic wrap
- ✕Pizza boxes with grease, oil, or wax liners
- ✕Styrofoam and plastic to-go containers
- ✕Wax-coated paper cups
- ✕Mirrors, window glass, and ceramics
Yard Waste Bin
Small yard waste should be placed inside the standard garbage cart. Large items like palm fronds must be placed on the ground next to the cart, but ONLY on the first collection day of the week. Waste generated by commercial landscapers will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Small branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Quarterly (during the months of January, April, July, and October on specific zone dates).
Placement
Place items by 7:00 a.m. with 3 feet of clearance from your garbage cart. Do not place bulk items under trees, near mailboxes, or blocking commercial dumpsters.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and carpets
- ✓ Large and small appliances
- ✓ Bicycles (if tagged for 'Bulk Trash')
Not Accepted
- ✕ Building debris, dirt, rocks
- ✕ Contractor-generated landscaping waste
- ✕ Hazardous waste, flammables, or gas cylinders
- ✕ Medical waste
Quarterly bulk collections are included in your standard solid waste assessment. Appliances containing Freon (like AC units or refrigerators) must have the Freon legally removed by a certified dealer before being placed at the curb.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Christmas Day is the ONLY holiday where residential garbage and recycling collection is suspended in Weston. If your standard pickup day falls on December 25th, your waste will simply be collected on your NEXT regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Palm frond and yard waste pickup rules remain tied to your standard garbage collection days, absorbing the same Christmas delay.
Collections occur completely normally on Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Ensure your carts are out by 7:00 a.m..
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Quarterly Bulk Months
January, April, July, OctoberBulk waste is strictly limited to four months out of the year. If you are doing a spring cleanout outside of these months, you cannot leave furniture at the curb. You must store it, hire a private hauler, or take it to a Broward County drop-off center.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberIf a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued, immediately secure all 96-gallon and 65-gallon carts indoors or in a garage. Do not place yard trimmings or bulk waste at the curb, as high winds can turn debris into dangerous projectiles.
Post-Holiday Break
Late DecemberChristmas Day is the only day of the entire year that Republic Services pauses collection in Weston. Break down all cardboard gift boxes before placing them loosely in your recycling cart to ensure everything fits during the heavy post-holiday waste weeks.
Local Tips & Community Info
Pocket Some Change for Your Cans in Weston?
While Weston itself doesn't have specific redemption centers within its city limits for bottle and can returns, don't toss those valuable empties! Broward County has a few options. You can often find scrap metal yards that accept aluminum cans. A quick search for "Broward County scrap metal recycling" will give you nearby options. Some places might even offer cash for larger quantities of aluminum. It's a great way to give your recyclables a second life and make a few bucks while you're at it.
Give Your Unwanted Stuff a Second Chance in Weston
Thinking of decluttering? Instead of tossing perfectly good items, consider donating them! In the Weston area, you've got some fantastic choices. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Fort Lauderdale is always looking for furniture, appliances, and building materials. Local thrift stores like the Arc Broward Thrift Store also welcome clothing, housewares, and books. These donations not only help others in our community but also keep useful items out of the landfill. Check their websites for specific donation hours and accepted items.
Keeping Weston Clean: What to Do with Extra Waste & Dumping Worries
Nobody likes seeing trash where it shouldn't be. If you've got electronics, old paint, or other tricky items that can't go in your regular bins, keep an eye out for Broward County's Household Hazardous Waste collection events. They pop up periodically throughout the year. If you ever see illegal dumping happening, don't ignore it! The City of Weston encourages residents to report it. You can usually find a reporting form or a hotline number on the city's official website under their public works or solid waste sections. Reporting helps keep our neighborhoods looking great for everyone.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services Davie Drop-Off
5490 Reese Rd., Davie, FL 33314
Materials Accepted
Broward County Residential Drop-Off Center
Various locations across Broward County
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Weston collect bulk trash?
The City of Weston provides bulk trash collection exactly four times a year: once in January, April, July, and October. In June 2024, the city changed its routing, dividing neighborhoods into much smaller sections. You must check the city's interactive map to find the exact day your bulk waste will be picked up during those specific months.
What should I do with large palm fronds that don't fit in my cart?
If you have oversized palm fronds or vegetative waste that you cut yourself, you can place them on the ground next to your green garbage cart. However, they will ONLY be picked up on the first collection day of your week (e.g., if you have Monday/Thursday pickup, put the fronds out on Monday). Waste from hired landscapers is strictly prohibited.
Are garbage pickups delayed for Thanksgiving or New Year's Day in Weston?
No. The only holiday that Republic Services observes in the City of Weston is Christmas Day. If your normal pickup falls on December 25th, the trucks will skip that day and collect your trash on your next regularly scheduled service day. All other holidays operate on a normal schedule.
Can I throw a broken mirror or glass table out for bulk pickup?
Yes, but it requires specific preparation. To ensure the safety of the collection crews, the City of Weston mandates that any mirrors, glass tabletops, plate glass, or windowpanes must be wrapped heavily or placed inside a rigid container before being left at the curb.