Trash & Recycling in Broward County, FL (2026)
9 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
In unincorporated Broward County, garbage and bulk receptacles may go to the curb no more than 24 hours before pickup and must come back in within 12 hours after collection. Recycling carts follow the same window, with one curbside pickup per residential unit each calendar week.
Broward County Trash and Recycling Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 14-66(e)
Receptacles required to be placed at the side of a public right-of-way, road or easement for collection by a collector shall: (1) Be placed neatly so as to allow convenient passage of persons and vehicles; (2) Never be placed for collection more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the regularly scheduled collection, nor more than twelve (12) hours after collection; and (3) Never be placed upon...
Bin Placement Rules
In unincorporated Broward County, trash cans can go to the curb no more than 24 hours before pickup and must come back in within 12 hours after collection.
Broward County Trash Can Set-Out Times
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-275(6)(b)2
Solid waste receptacles (trash cans), bulk waste, or yard waste required to be placed at the back of curb or edge of pavement, for collection by a collector shall: a. be placed neatly so they allow convenient passage of persons or vehicles; b. not be placed for collection more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the regularly scheduled collection, nor remain more than twelve (12) hours after s...
Bulk Item Disposal
Broward's zoning code requires unincorporated-area residents to place bulk waste, yard waste, and trash cans at the curb no more than 24 hours before pickup and to remove them within 12 hours after collection.
Broward County Bulk Waste Set-Out Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-275(6)(b)2
Solid waste receptacles (trash cans), bulk waste, or yard waste required to be placed at the back of curb or edge of pavement, for collection by a collector shall: a. be placed neatly so they allow convenient passage of persons or vehicles; b. not be placed for collection more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the regularly scheduled collection, nor remain more than twelve (12) hours after s...
Recycling Requirements
Unincorporated Broward County residents must recycle designated materials in county-issued bins under the Mandatory Residential Recycling Ordinance, with weekly curbside pickup on the hauler's regular route.
Broward County Curbside Recycling Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 14-72
(a)Users: All unincorporated residential unit owners, lessees, and occupants shall be responsible for recycling the designated recyclable materials, by placing them in the recycling containers and placing them at the curb on designated recycling pickup days, as set forth in this chapter.(b)Collection: The hauler shall provide one (1) residential curbside collection per residential unit per cale...
Illegal Dumping
Dumping, burying, or burning solid waste anywhere in Broward County without authorization is a misdemeanor and a declared public nuisance the county can abate.
Broward County Illegal Dumping Penalties
Significant RestrictionsBroward County Code § 14-17
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to dump, bury, incinerate, or to permit or allow the dumping, burial or incineration of solid waste matter on either private or public property within Broward County, unless such person, firm or corporation first obtains permission or authorization from: (1)The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County;(2)The governing body of the appr...
Yard Waste Collection
In unincorporated Broward County, yard waste set out for collection can't go to the curb more than 24 hours before pickup and must be gone within 12 hours after, under the county zoning code.
Broward County Yard Waste Curbside Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-275(6)(b)2
Solid waste receptacles (trash cans), bulk waste, or yard waste required to be placed at the back of curb or edge of pavement, for collection by a collector shall: a. be placed neatly so they allow convenient passage of persons or vehicles; b. not be placed for collection more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the regularly scheduled collection, nor remain more than twelve (12) hours after s...
Dumpster Rules
Unincorporated Broward County requires dumpsters or dumpster enclosures on residential plots with four or more dwelling units, unless each unit has an attached garage or carport used to store waste containers.
Broward County Dumpster Enclosure Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 39-275(8)(a)
(a)Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures shall be required on all residential plots containing four (4) or more dwelling units unless:1.There is a carport, garage, or other enclosed area suitable for storage of waste containers, attached to each individual dwelling unit on the plot; and2.That such carport, garage, or other enclosed area is used by the residents of the dwelling to store their waste ...
Collection Schedule
Unincorporated Broward County requires garbage and rubbish removal from every property, collected only by county-authorized haulers: residents who want to self-haul need a health department exemption permit.
Broward County Mandatory Trash Collection
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 14-80(b)
All Solid Waste accumulated in Service Areas shall be collected, conveyed, and disposed of by the County or waste collectors retained by the County. No person or entity shall collect, convey, or dispose of any Solid Waste accumulated in any Service Area unless authorized in writing by the County.(c)The Board may provide for Collection Services within Service Areas via Licenses or franchise agre...
Recycling Rules
Unincorporated Broward County requires curbside recycling for all residential and multifamily units, with exemptions granted only by permit.
Broward County Mandatory Recycling Rules
Some RestrictionsBroward County Code § 14-72
All unincorporated residential unit owners, lessees, and occupants shall be responsible for recycling the designated recyclable materials, by placing them in the recycling containers and placing them at the curb on designated recycling pickup days, as set forth in this chapter.
Trash & Recycling by City in Broward County
6 cities in Broward County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
9 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
7 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
9 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
9 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
6 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Collection Schedule
9 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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