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Trash & Recycling in Pembroke Pines, FL (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Pembroke Pines, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Pickup Rules & Schedules

Pembroke Pines provides residential trash collection twice per week through Waste Pro USA. Carts must be placed curbside by collection time with lids closed. Material outside carts is not collected. Yard waste is collected on the same schedule as bulk waste (twice monthly). Collection schedules vary by neighborhood. The city website provides schedule lookup tools.

Pembroke Pines Trash Pickup Schedule

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 403.706 (2023) - Local government solid waste responsibilities

Local government solid waste responsibilities. - (1) The governing body of a county has the responsibility and power to provide for the operation of solid waste disposal facilities to meet the needs of all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county.

Bin Placement Rules

Pembroke Pines trash carts must be stored in side or rear yards except during collection. Carts may be placed curbside from 6 PM the day before collection through 10 PM on collection day. Bins must be at least 3 feet from mailboxes, utility poles, trees, fire hydrants, and other obstructions. Waste Pro USA provides residential collection.

Pembroke Pines Trash Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Pembroke Pines offers bulk waste pickup twice monthly per residential unit. Collection is limited to 10 cubic yards per pickup. Bulk items must be placed curbside by 7 AM on the scheduled collection day, at least 3 feet from obstructions. Items include furniture, appliances, and large yard waste. Hazardous materials and electronics have separate disposal requirements.

Pembroke Pines Bulk Waste Pickup

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Pembroke Pines provides weekly curbside recycling collection through Waste Pro USA. Recyclables are placed in the designated blue cart. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans, and glass. Contaminated recyclables may not be collected. Florida does not mandate individual residential recycling participation.

Pembroke Pines Recycling Program

Some Restrictions

Looking for Broward County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pembroke Pines city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Broward County