Hollywood, FL Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)
Key Facts
- Service is
- mandatory for all residents/owners
- Provided by
- city or a § 50.05-permitted contractor
- Hours set by
- City Manager or designee
- Deposit refund eligibility
- 23 months of clean payment history
- Billing dispute window
- 3 months from the charge
Summary
Every resident, occupant and property owner in Hollywood must have garbage, solid waste and rubbish removed through the city's Environmental Services Division or a permitted private contractor, and must pay the fees set for that service. The City Manager's office sets collection hours to keep the division running efficiently.
(A) All residents, occupants, or owners of premises in the City shall be required to have accumulations of garbage, solid waste, and rubbish removed and disposed of as authorized by § 50.05 above, or by the Environmental Services Division of the City, and for such service of garbage, solid waste, and rubbish removal and disposal, the availability of scheduled brush material removal and disposal service, and recycling collection, shall pay to the City the fees set forth in § 50.07.
(B) Any contrary provision of this Code notwithstanding, the hours of collection may be set by the City Manager or his/her designee as necessary to accommodate the efficient operation of the Environmental Services Division.
Full Breakdown
07 for that service, for scheduled brush removal, and for recycling collection. The fee schedule tied to this mandate requires a utility deposit before service starts, guaranteeing payment; owner-occupants of a single-family, duplex or triplex who keep continuous service for 23 months without a late payment, a bounced check or fraudulent use can get that deposit refunded. 06(B) lets the City Manager or a designee set hours as needed to run the Environmental Services Division efficiently, notwithstanding any other provision of the code, which is why the city publishes its actual pickup days and times on its website rather than printing them into the ordinance. 09, including possible discontinuance of service.
Violations & Fines
Failing to arrange for required garbage removal, or failing to pay the sanitation fees tied to that mandatory service, exposes an owner or occupant to nonpayment procedures under § 50.09, including service charges recorded as a lien against the property. Billing appeals filed more than three months after the disputed charge are not considered under § 50.08.
Frequently Asked Questions
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