Trash Collection

Garbage collection is provided two (2) days a week.

Garbage and recycle bins are provided at no charge by SWA. To request new bins, call 866-NEW-BINS or visit www.swa.org.

Garbage, recycle, yard waste and bulk are to be put out for collection the evening before pickup.

Utilize the grey container provided by Solid Waste Authority for garbage. For recycling, the yellow and blue bins are used.

Do not place items out before 5:00 PM
Bring the cans and bins back to the home after picking up ASAP or by 5:00 PM.
Place cans and recycle bins on side of driveway away from mailbox.
Cans/bins must be placed within your garage or not in view from the front or side of your home

Recyling Days

Tuesday: Garbage & Recycling

Friday: Garbage, Yard Waste, Bulk

Curbside collection service is provided from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. All waste must be placed at the curb the night before or before 6 a.m. on the scheduled day.

Any garbage bags or other debris that is placed outside cart will be left and must be placed inside cart for collection on the following scheduled service day.

Place the garbage cart in front of your own home. Remember:
The cart handles should face your house and the arrows on the lid face the street.
The cart should be within 6 feet of the roadway, and at least 3 feet away from obstructions such as mailboxes, fire hydrants, parked cars, low-hanging tree limbs, etc.

Broken or Stolen Carts
Damaged carts will be repaired or replaced at no cost.

Moving
The cart should remain at the original property and be safely stored in a secure place for the new occupant.

Missed Collection?
Your waste hauler is not required to collect debris that does not meet the above guidelines. If your debris does not meet guidelines and is not collected you may do one of the following:
Correct the debris to meet required collection guidelines. Once corrected it will be picked up on your next scheduled service day
Transport the material directly to SWA’s landfill located at 6600 North Jog Road in West Palm Beach (west of the Turnpike, between 45th Street and the Beeline Highway). If you elect to transport the material to the landfill please be aware you will be charged for the disposal cost and cash is required.

Yard Waste/Vegetation (Friday)

Make sure pile does not exceed one (1) 6 cubic yard pile.
Keep it separate from other debris and free of dirt or sand.
Place loose vegetation like leaves, tree and hedge trimmings, pine needles, etc. in a container such as a paper bag or garbage can.
Cut branches into pieces that are no more than 6 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, and weigh no more than 50 pounds each. Palm fronds can be any length.
Neatly stack tree branches and palm fronds in a pile that does not exceed 6 cubic yards.
Yard waste that exceed one (1) 6 cubic yard pile will not be serviced. They will be tagged and it will be the residents’ responsibility to arrange for removal, either by hauling it to a permitted disposal facility, making arrangements with a private hauler, or contacting the SWA for a removal estimate based on a contract rate of $8 per cubic yard. Once paid, the yard waste will be removed within 72 hours.

Note: Coconuts are not yard waste and must be placed in your garbage cart.

Bulk Pickup (Friday's)

All items must weigh less than 50 lbs.

Household furniture, including couches, sofa beds, chair, tables, beds, dressers, etc.
Box spring/mattress (any size)
Shower doors, lamps, framed picture/mirror, as long as any glass is broken and containerized
Home office furniture
Children’s crib, change table, playpen, stroller, car seat, etc. and swing/play sets as long as they are broken down
Children’s bulky outdoor plastic toys (riding toy, playhouse, etc.)
Wood pallets that are broken down in 4 foot sections, have all nails removed, and placed in a container
Car tires that are off of the rim, with a limit of two per year

*Refrigerators and freezers have an airtight seal that is a potential safety hazard if there are children playing in the area. Remove the door/lid or tape closed to eliminate this threat.

Basketball hoops that are disassembled, cut in pieces 6 feet or smaller, and have had the water/sand removed from the base
Washers, dryers, dishwashers*
Stoves, microwaves & hot water tanks that have been drained
BBQ’s (no propane tanks)

*Some appliances have an airtight seal that is a potential safety hazard if there are children playing in the area. Remove the door/lid or tape closed to eliminate this threat.

Bagged drywall, with a limit of 2 cubic yards per service day
Siding that is in a container that weighs less than 50 lbs.
Carpeting that is cut to 4 foot lengths and rolled up, with a limit of 2 cubic yards per service day
Linoleum, tiles, etc. that is broken down and in a container that weighs less than 50 lbs. with a limit of 2 cubic yards per service day

Recycle (Tuesday)

Home Chemical Disposal

Home chemical products can be dangerous if not properly used, stored or disposed of. When these items are no longer needed, they're referred to as "household hazardous waste" or HHW for short.

Anywhere along the disposal route -- from your curb to trash facilities -- chemicals can present a threat to the public, solid waste workers, the environment, and solid waste infrastructure and equipment if not disposed of properly. Residents are encouraged to separate HHW from their household garbage and recycling, and dispose of it in a responsible manner.

SWA maintains a Home Chemical & Recycling Center on 441 between Boynton Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave. The address is 13400 South State Road 7. It is open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday 7am-3pm.

Items accepted:

Propane tanks
Paint
Car batteries
Motor & Cooking Oil
More...

Visit the SWA Hazardous Disposal Page for more information.