Palm Beach County, FL Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Curbside volume cap
- 6 cubic yards
- Max piece length/diameter
- 6 ft / 6 in
- Max piece weight
- 50 lbs (palm fronds exempt)
- Non-conforming piles
- Left uncollected, owner removes
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Unincorporated Palm Beach County caps curbside yard waste at 6 cubic yards, with oversized pieces and non-conforming debris left uncollected until removed by the owner.
Yard Waste must be under six (6) feet in length per piece, under six (6) inches in diameter per piece, and under fifty (50) pounds in weight per container or piece with the exception of palm fronds, which may be any size as long as neatly stacked at the Collection Point. ... In the event Yard Waste in excess of the Maximum Allowable Yard Waste, Non-Conforming Yard Waste or Non-Conforming Waste is placed at the Collection Point, no part or portion of such waste will be removed by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County or the hauler contracted by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; instead, the entire curbside accumulation will remain at the Collection Point
Full Breakdown
Yard waste set out at the collection point must total no more than six cubic yards, calculated as length times width times height divided by 27. Each piece must be under six feet long, under six inches in diameter, and under fifty pounds, except palm fronds, which can be any size if neatly stacked. Whole trees, root balls, tree trunks, and other bulky material not suited to manual hand loading count as Non-Conforming Yard Waste. If a pile exceeds the six-cubic-yard limit or contains non-conforming material, the Solid Waste Authority's hauler will not collect any part of it: the entire pile stays at the curb, may be tagged, and the property owner is responsible for arranging its removal. Storm debris from a hurricane or other natural disaster is exempt from these limits.
Violations & Fines
Oversized or excess yard waste is simply left uncollected and tagged; the property owner, occupant, tenant, or agent remains responsible for its removal and can be cited by County Code Enforcement or a Solid Waste Authority inspector under F.S. § 162.01 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the county pick up a whole fallen tree or tree trunk at the curb?
What happens if my yard waste pile is too big?
Sources & Official References
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