How Coral Springs Handles Trash & Recycling: A Practical Guide

Coral Springs maintains 106 local ordinances across all categories, and 4 of those deal specifically with trash & recycling. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Coral Springs falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Recycling Requirements

Coral Springs mandates single-stream curbside recycling collected once per week. Blue carts provided by the city must be used for all recyclables placed loosely (not bagged). Coastal Waste & Recycling is the contracted hauler under Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances.

Key details: Code Section: Ch. 18, Code of Ordinances. Recycling Type: Single-stream, weekly. Cart Placement: Within 5 ft of curb by 7 AM. Hauler: Coastal Waste & Recycling.

Improper cart placement or contamination results in non-collection. Code compliance violations for repeated non-compliance. Fines up to $250 for first offense, escalating for repeat offenses under city code enforcement.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Coral Springs provides twice-weekly garbage collection, once-weekly recycling collection, and once-weekly bulk collection through its contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling. Carts must be placed within 5 feet of the curb by 7:00 AM on collection days with lids closed. Only city-issued carts are serviced. The city uses single-stream recycling.

Key details: Garbage Collection: Twice per week. Recycling: Once per week (single-stream). Bulk Pickup: Once per week. Cart Placement: By 7 AM, within 5 ft of curb. Provider: Coastal Waste & Recycling.

Placing carts out before the evening prior to collection or failing to retrieve them by 7:00 PM on collection day is a code violation under Chapter 8. Contaminated recycling carts (containing plastic bags or non-recyclable items) will be skipped. Illegal dumping is a criminal offense under Florida law.

Bin Placement Rules

Coral Springs enforces strict trash bin placement rules under Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances. Carts must be placed within 5 feet of the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day with the handle facing away from the street and the lid facing the road. Carts must be retrieved and stored out of street view by 7:00 PM. Bins left at the curb between collections are a code violation.

Key details: Placement Deadline: By 7:00 AM on collection day. Retrieval Deadline: By 7:00 PM same day. Distance from Curb: Within 5 feet. Cart Spacing: 3 feet apart, 3 feet from obstacles. Storage: Not visible from street.

Leaving carts at the curb past 7:00 PM or before the permitted time results in a code violation under Chapter 8. Bins stored in front of the house between collection days are also a violation. Citations issued under Section 1-8.1; repeat violations referred to Special Magistrate with fines up to $250/day.

This is one of the stricter rules in Coral Springs's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Bulk Item Disposal

Coral Springs provides once-weekly residential bulk waste collection through Coastal Waste & Recycling. Residents may dispose of up to 6 cubic yards per pickup, including a maximum of 2 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris. Three oversized bulk pickups are allowed per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) before overage fees of $15 per yard apply.

Key details: Bulk Pickup: Once per week. Size Limit: 6 cubic yards per pickup. C&D Limit: 2 cubic yards max. Oversized Piles: 3 per year before overage fees. Overage Fee: $15/yard after 3rd pile.

Placing prohibited hazardous items at the curb is a violation subject to code citation. Illegal dumping of bulk waste is a criminal offense under Florida law. Overage fees of $15/yard apply after three oversized pickups per fiscal year.

The Bottom Line

Coral Springs's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Coral Springs is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Coral Springs can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.