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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Service
Mandatory, billed monthly
Collection
Weekly, city recycling cart
Accepted
Cans, glass, plastic, cardboard, paper
Not Accepted
Bags, foam, food-soiled, housewares
Drop-Off
Gas Admin Building, 24/7

Summary

Recycling service is mandatory and billed for every Sunrise household, collected weekly in a city recycling cart. Put only empty, clean, dry cans, glass, plastic bottles, flattened cardboard, and paper loose in the cart: no bags.

Source separated recyclable materials shall be set out in a recycling container. Source separated recyclable materials shall not be placed in the same collection container with solid waste.

Source: Sunrise Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Code Sec. 12-12, source-separated recyclables must go in the recycling cart, never mixed with garbage and never in plastic bags. The monthly recycling charge is mandatory for all residential customers regardless of use (Sec. 12-16). The city's Recycle Right list accepts aluminum and steel cans, glass containers of all colors, plastic bottles and containers, flattened cardboard, and paper: all empty, clean, and dry. It rejects food-contaminated items, foam, plastic bags, bubble wrap, clothes, toys, housewares, and mixed-material items. For added convenience, residents may drop single-stream recyclables 24/7 outside the Gas Administration Building at 4401 NW 103rd Avenue.

Violations & Fines

Bagging recyclables, commingling them with garbage, or contaminating the cart with non-recyclables violates Sec. 12-12; contaminated carts may be left uncollected and repeat violations draw code enforcement action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling mandatory in Sunrise?
Yes. The monthly recycling charge applies to every residential account regardless of use (Sec. 12-16), and recyclables must be set out in the city recycling cart, not the trash.
What can I put in the Sunrise recycling cart?
Empty, clean, dry cans, glass containers, plastic bottles, flattened cardboard, and paper: placed loose, not bagged. No foam, plastic bags, clothes, toys, or food-soiled items.

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