Homestead, FL Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

The Florida Legislature established the Energy, Climate Change and Economic Security Act of 2008 to include a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020. There is no provision in the statute for the goal to sunset after 2020. The act directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a reporting protocol for counties to report annually. The legislature established interim recycling goals: 40% by 2012; 50% by 2014; 60% by 2016; and 70% by 2018. DEP successfully established an annual reporting protocol for counties. Additionally, Florida achieved the interim goals established for 2012 and 2014. Florida achieved the interim goals established for 2012 and 2014; however, the state did not meet the 2016 interim goal of 60% and the recycling rate has continued to hold steady at just below 50%. [...] DEP continues to work with local governments and the recycling industry of Florida to implement critical programs and changes to improve recycling. [...] We can all contribute by recycling as much as possible at or away from home. Contact your county recycling coordinators to see how you, your family, your business or your organization can help.