How Hollywood Handles Trash & Recycling: A Practical Guide

Hollywood maintains 116 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 Hollywood falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Hollywood FL provides scheduled residential waste collection. Bins at curb on collection day, removed promptly after. Regular garbage service required. Yard waste: 4 cubic yards/week. Bulk waste: 6 cubic yards/month. Landscapers must remove their own waste.

Key details: Collection: Scheduled pickup days. Yard Waste: 4 cubic yards/week. Bulk Waste: 6 cubic yards/month. Landscapers: Must remove own waste. Hazardous: Broward County disposal.

Bins left out, excessive accumulation, and illegal dumping are code violations.

Recycling Requirements

Hollywood FL provides curbside recycling. Paper, cardboard, plastic #1-2, glass, and metal accepted. No food-soiled items or plastic bags. Bins stored out of view between collections. FL Ch. 403 Part IV establishes state recycling goals.

Key details: Accepted: Paper, plastic #1-2, glass, metal. Not Accepted: Food-soiled, bags, Styrofoam. Bin Storage: Out of view. State Law: FL Ch. 403 Part IV. Service: Curbside pickup.

Bins left out between collections are code violations.

Bulk Item Disposal

Hollywood FL collects bulk waste monthly up to 6 cubic yards per schedule. Furniture, appliances (doors removed), and large items accepted. Construction debris, hazmat, tires, and electronics not accepted. Hard junk accumulation on property is prohibited.

Key details: Monthly Limit: 6 cubic yards. Accepted: Furniture, appliances, household items. Not Accepted: Construction, hazmat, tires, electronics. Yard Waste: Not in bulk pickup. Hard Junk: Must be enclosed or disposed.

Hard junk accumulation is a code violation. Items outside scheduled pickup are violations.

Bin Placement Rules

Bins must be stored out of public view between collections. Place at curb on collection day, retrieve promptly after. Must not obstruct sidewalks or driveways. Code Compliance patrols for violations.

Key details: Storage: Out of public view. Placement: Collection day only. Retrieval: Promptly after collection. Obstruction: Must not block sidewalks. Enforcement: Code Compliance patrol.

Bins left at curb or stored in view are code violations.

The Bottom Line

Hollywood'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 Hollywood is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Hollywood's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.