Palm Beach County, FL Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Scheduled days; bulk once weekly
- Find your day
- SWA My Pick-Up Days tool
- Holiday shift
- Only Thanksgiving and Christmas shift
- Bulky pickup
- 3 items weekly free; call 561-697-2700
- Set-out time
- Before 6 a.m. collection day
Summary
In unincorporated areas, the Solid Waste Authority collects garbage on scheduled days with bulk once a week. Find your days with the SWA "My Pick-Up Days" tool. Collection runs on every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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.
Full Breakdown
Enter your address in the SWA "My Pick-Up Days" tool at swa.org to find your garbage, recycling, vegetation, and bulk days. Place all materials at the curb before 6 a.m.; service runs 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collection happens on every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas, when service moves to your next scheduled day. Bulk pickup is once weekly, limited to three items on your bulk day; arrange a free pickup at 561-697-2700. City, town, and village residents should check with their own municipality.
Violations & Fines
No monetary penalty is specified; place garbage, recycling, vegetation, and bulk items at the curb before 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
- [1]SWA of PBC
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