Hollywood, FL Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Director of Public Works
- Permit term
- 1 year, expires September 30
- Minimum putrescent pickup
- twice per week
- Minimum container size
- 1 cubic yard per 10 residential units
- Complaint revocation trigger
- 2% annual / 0.5% monthly
- Reapplication bar after revocation
- 365 days
Summary
Every private company collecting garbage, recycling or solid waste in Hollywood needs a Public Works permit, and that permit locks in real service standards: pickup hours tied to the noise ordinance, at least twice-weekly service for food waste and putrescents, and a minimum one-cubic-yard container for every ten residential units served.
1. Hours of service will be limited pursuant to the city's noise ordinance, Chapter 100, specifically § 100.07(J).
3. All pick up of food and other putrescents which may cause odor or vermin complaints shall be at least twice a week, regardless of the size of the container.
4. A one cubic yard container capacity is the minimum required for every ten residential units.
Full Breakdown
05 requires any person or company collecting, conveying or disposing of garbage, recovered materials, solid waste, rubbish, construction and demolition material, rocks or soil in Hollywood to first obtain a one-year permit from the Director of Public Works, applied for by September 30 each year with a fee set by City Commission resolution. 07(J); vehicles must stay clean and in good working order per the maintenance schedule in the permit application; pickup of food scraps and other putrescent waste that can cause odor or vermin complaints must happen at least twice a week regardless of container size; and container capacity must be at least one cubic yard for every ten residential units served.
the same day (or by noon the next business day for later complaints). 5% in a calendar month, the city can revoke the permit or pursue fines under Chapter 36. Permits expire every September 30 and are not transferable, and a denied applicant can appeal to the City Commission within two weeks, though $250 of the application fee is kept as a nonrefundable charge if the denial is upheld.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a Public Works permit, exceeding the complaint thresholds of 2% annually or 0.5% monthly, or missing the twice-weekly putrescent pickup standard violates § 50.05(C). The Director of Public Works can refer a violation to the City Manager for a public hearing before the City Commission, which can revoke the permit; a terminated contractor cannot reapply for 365 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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