Fort Lauderdale Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Bulk & Map

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✓ Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Address-based 2026 resident guide

Fort Lauderdale Bulk Trash Pickup 2026: Exact Schedule, 10-Yard Rule, Large Items & Local Help

Fort Lauderdale does not have one citywide bulk-trash weekday. Eligible City-served homes receive bulk collection once each month on an address-specific route such as “2nd Tuesday” or “4th Friday.”

This guide goes beyond a link list: it shows exactly what to do after opening the City’s GIS, how to measure the 10-cubic-yard pile, which appliances and renovation items are accepted, when to request a paid special pickup, how to handle a missed route, where upcoming Broward-area HHW events are located, and which Fort Lauderdale rebates and free sustainability benefits residents can use.

Find My Bulk Day Bulk Rules Official Link Walkthroughs
Article reviewed
City collection rules Rechecked Aug. 30
2026 rates / events Rechecked Aug. 30
Current City notices Checked Aug. 30

Fort Lauderdale Bulk Pickup: The Answer Most Residents Need

Frequency: eligible residential bulk trash is collected once per month. Your exact route must be found by service address.

Normal set-out window: put eligible bulk at the curb by 7:00 AM on the scheduled day, but no earlier than 24 hours before.

Normal pile limit: 10 cubic yards. The City’s official brochure illustrates this as roughly 15 ft long × 6 ft wide × 3 ft high.

Missed scheduled weekday bulk: WM is scheduled to provide collection by 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. If an eligible pile remains after 7 PM, contact Fort Lauderdale at 954-828-8000 or use FixIt FTL.

Special pickup: if you cannot wait for the monthly route or exceed the normal allowance, call 954-828-8000. WM measures the pile, determines cubic yardage and pricing, and service is provided after payment arrangements are completed.

Bulk Monthly
Maximum normal pile 10 yd³
Set-out deadline 7:00 AM
Neighbor Support 954-828-8000
Fort Lauderdale Resident Guide — Jump Directly to What You Need

Who Actually Collects Fort Lauderdale Trash in 2026?

The residential program is administered by the City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works / Sanitation Operations. The City identifies WM (Waste Management) as the contractor collecting regular residential trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk trash.

One important exception is curbside electronics. The City’s electronics page identifies Republic Services of Florida as the vendor handling scheduled electronics pickups.

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City of Fort Lauderdale

Controls the residential sanitation program, eligibility, service requests, billing structure, bulk rules and resident information.

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WM

Contractor for ordinary residential trash, recycling, yard waste and monthly bulk collection.

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Republic Services

The City’s current electronics page identifies Republic Services as the scheduled curbside electronics collector.

Who Qualifies for the City Residential Curbside Program?

The City provides curbside solid waste and recycling to single-family properties and multifamily properties with three or fewer units.

Do not apply house rules until you confirm the property’s service type.
Property Likely service What the resident should do
Single-family home in Fort Lauderdale City service City residential sanitation / WM Use the City GIS for exact trash, recycling, yard and bulk days.
Duplex May qualify for City curbside service Confirm the service address in My Government Services.
Triplex May qualify for City curbside service Verify City account and schedule before putting bulk outside.
Building with 4+ units Generally commercial/open-market collection Ask management for the licensed-hauler schedule and large-item process.
Condominium May use private association/hauler service Do not leave move-out furniture curbside without management confirmation.
Commercial property Authorized private hauler Use the property’s contracted waste provider.
Nearby municipality / unincorporated Broward Different authority Verify jurisdiction before using any Fort Lauderdale rule.

“Fort Lauderdale” Mailing Address Does Not Always Mean City Sanitation

A mailing address can say Fort Lauderdale even when the property is in another municipality or an unincorporated area. This matters because bulk limits, collection contractors and holiday rules can change at a municipal boundary.

Do not use ZIP code as the pickup-day lookup. The official Fort Lauderdale sanitation schedule is address-based.

How to Verify the Jurisdiction if You Are Unsure

  1. Open the Broward County Property Appraiser property search. This is useful when you are unsure which municipality physically contains the property.
  2. Search the exact street address. Select the correct parcel rather than relying on ZIP code.
  3. Review the situs / municipal information. Confirm the actual municipality before applying Fort Lauderdale sanitation rules.
  4. If it is City of Fort Lauderdale, continue to the City’s sanitation GIS. If it is another city, stop and use that municipality’s waste program instead.
Verify Property with Broward Appraiser

Find Your Exact Fort Lauderdale Bulk Pickup Day by Address

Fort Lauderdale’s My Government Services GIS is the correct resident lookup. The GIS stores separate schedule fields for Bulk Day, Trash Day, Recycling Day and Yardwaste Day.

What to Do After Opening the Official GIS — Exact Micro-Steps

  1. Open My Government Services. Wait for the interactive map and address search to load.
  2. Type the complete service address. Use the house number and street name—not only “Fort Lauderdale” and not only the ZIP code.
  3. Select the exact matching property. If multiple choices appear, compare the complete street address.
  4. Locate the sanitation/service information. Look for a field or result labelled Bulk Trash Pickup / Bulk Day.
  5. Write down both parts of the route. A useful result looks like “1st Monday,” “3rd Wednesday” or “4th Friday.” The week number is as important as the weekday.
  6. Do not close the result yet. Record the separate Trash Day, Recycling Day and Yardwaste Day.
  7. Save the result. Take a screenshot or add the route to your phone/calendar so you do not need to decode the map every month.
  8. Before set-out, check holiday and hurricane information. An assigned route is a scheduled service day—not live confirmation that a truck is currently on your street.
Open My Government Services Open Official Collection Programs
If the GIS is difficult to use: call 954-828-8000 and say: “I need the residential sanitation schedule for my service address. Please confirm my bulk day, both trash days, recycling day and yard-waste day.”
Official City schedule tool. If the interactive GIS blocks embedded viewing, open the map directly in a new tab.

Fort Lauderdale’s 20 Normal Monthly Bulk Route Groups

The City’s official ArcGIS bulk layer uses 20 route values: the first through fourth Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of the month.

1st Monday
1st Tuesday
1st Wednesday
1st Thursday
1st Friday
2nd Monday
2nd Tuesday
2nd Wednesday
2nd Thursday
2nd Friday
3rd Monday
3rd Tuesday
3rd Wednesday
3rd Thursday
3rd Friday
4th Monday
4th Tuesday
4th Wednesday
4th Thursday
4th Friday
Important: “3rd Wednesday” means the third Wednesday of that calendar month. It does not mean three weeks after your previous pickup.

2026 Fort Lauderdale Bulk Date Calculator

This tool is deliberately not a fake address lookup. Use it only after the official GIS tells you your route group.

Convert Your Official Route into a 2026 Calendar Date

First confirm your official route in the City GIS.

Official Fort Lauderdale Links — What to Do After You Open Them

A government link is only useful when a resident knows which button, field or section to use. These walkthroughs explain the purpose of each major official resource.

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My Government Services — Find Your Exact Collection Days

Use when asking “What day is bulk / trash / recycling at my address?”

Open Official GIS
  1. Open the GIS and let the map load.
  2. Enter the complete service address.
  3. Select the exact matching property.
  4. Find Bulk Trash Pickup / Bulk Day.
  5. Record the week number + weekday.
  6. Record Trash Day, Recycling Day and Yardwaste Day separately.
  7. Screenshot or save the result.
Best result to leave with: “Bulk = 3rd Wednesday; Trash = Monday/Thursday; Recycling = Saturday; Yard = Tuesday” or whatever the GIS actually displays for your address.
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Collection Programs — Confirm Today’s City Rules

Use for cart spacing, tires, holiday policy, provider and current service rules.

Open City Collection Page
  1. Scroll first to Bulk Collection for the 7 AM, 24-hour and 10-yard rules.
  2. Read Cart Collection Rules for curbside spacing.
  3. Open Curbside Tire Collection before disposing of tires.
  4. Check Holiday Collection Schedule before a major holiday.
  5. If you live in a condo, large apartment or business, scroll to Apartments, Condominiums, and Commercial Waste Services and use the City’s live Licensed Haulers link rather than an old copied list.
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Official Bulk PDF — Diagnose a Rejected Pile

Use when furniture or a large pile was left behind.

Open Bulk Brochure
  1. On page 1, compare your pile with the City’s listed infraction reasons.
  2. Check whether the pile is over 10 cubic yards.
  3. Check proximity to cars, trees, fences and power lines.
  4. Check whether items exceed 12 feet or tree sections exceed 12 inches diameter.
  5. Check for household garbage, liquids, concrete, pavers, loose glass or imported material.
  6. On page 2, compare every questionable item with accepted/not-accepted lists.
  7. If still uncertain, call 954-828-8000 before moving the pile back outside.
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FixIt FTL — File and Track a Service Request

Use for non-emergency City service issues, including sanitation-related concerns.

Open FixIt FTL
  1. Open the page and use the submission map, app, or call option.
  2. Identify the exact location/address of the issue.
  3. Select the closest available service category.
  4. In the description include the scheduled pickup date, waste stream and what remains at the curb.
  5. Add clear photos when they help explain placement or pile condition.
  6. Submit the request and save the confirmation/request reference.
  7. If you provide an email address, monitor status updates.
FixIt FTL uses a workflow of Submit → Review → Work → Update. Completion times vary by issue.
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Curbside Electronics — Schedule TVs and Computers Correctly

Use instead of putting electronics in ordinary bulk or garbage.

Open Electronics Page
  1. First use the GIS to verify your regular recycling day.
  2. Open the electronics page.
  3. Complete the pickup request form by 4 PM the day before recycling day.
  4. Alternatively call 954-828-8000 before the deadline.
  5. Place electronics next to the blue cart no earlier than 6 PM the night before.
  6. Have them out no later than 7 AM.
  7. Small electronics may be placed in a cardboard box.
  8. Remove personal information from devices where possible.
  9. If Republic Services has not collected them by 6 PM, call 954-828-8000.
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HHW Page — Find the Next Free Cooperative Event

Use for paint, gasoline, pesticides, pool chemicals, lithium batteries and propane tanks.

Open HHW Page
  1. Review the accepted-item list before loading the vehicle.
  2. Scroll to upcoming cooperative drop-off events.
  3. Choose the most convenient participating city/date.
  4. Confirm the event with the host city because locations or dates can change.
  5. Bring proof of residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill.
  6. Keep materials separated from ordinary garbage.
  7. At participating drive-through events, keep items accessible in the trunk or flatbed.
  8. Remain in the vehicle when the host event instructs you to do so.
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Utility Billing — New Service, Moving and Sanitation Charges

Use when moving, opening an account, checking bill access or understanding the sanitation charge.

Open Utility Billing
  1. For a new account, first confirm whether you are the property owner. Starting March 1, 2026, only property owners can establish new City utility accounts.
  2. Open “Establish New Utility Service” if service must be created.
  3. Complete the Utility Service Application and Agreement.
  4. Submit using the City’s listed email, fax, mail or in-person option.
  5. For an existing account, use the online portal to view bills, go paperless, schedule payments or activate Auto Pay.
  6. For billing questions call 954-828-5150.

Fort Lauderdale Bulk Trash Set-Out Rules

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Ready by 7 AM

Place bulk curbside by 7:00 AM on the assigned monthly service date.

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Do Not Set Out Too Early

Bulk should be put out no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup.

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10 yd³ Normal Maximum

Anything above the normal limit requires a prearranged extra/special pickup.

Where the Pile Should Go

  • Use an accessible curbside area where large equipment can reach the material.
  • Keep the pile away from parked vehicles.
  • Keep it away from fences.
  • Keep it away from trees.
  • Keep it clear of power lines.
  • Keep it clear of other obstacles.
  • Never put bulk trash on a storm drain.
  • Do not combine your pile with your neighbor’s pile.
  • All discarded items must originate from your property.
Citation window: the City’s brochure warns that bulk placed more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup—or remaining at the curb for more than 24 hours after the scheduled pickup—could result in a City citation.

Exactly How Large Is Fort Lauderdale’s 10-Cubic-Yard Limit?

≈ 15 ft long ≈ 6 ft wide ≈ 3 ft high

City Brochure Example

Fort Lauderdale illustrates 10 cubic yards as a pile approximately:

  • 15 feet long
  • 6 feet wide
  • 3 feet high

15 × 6 × 3 = 270 cubic feet. Divide by 27 cubic feet per cubic yard and the result is 10 cubic yards.

An irregular pile of sofas, branches and appliances will not form a perfect rectangular box, so use these measurements as a conservative planning guide.

Bulk Pile Volume Checker

Measure the approximate outer dimensions of your pile in feet.

Normal monthly bulk service is limited to 10 cubic yards.

Official Two-Page Fort Lauderdale Bulk Trash Guide

The official brochure contains the pile-size diagram, infraction checklist, accepted household items, appliance preparation, yard-waste limits, construction-debris exclusions and special-pickup instructions. Open the PDF directly.

Why Fort Lauderdale Bulk Piles Are Rejected

The City’s own brochure is distributed when a pile does not follow the program. These are the main failure points residents should check before reporting a missed route.

Bulk problems identified in Fort Lauderdale’s official bulk-trash publication.
Problem Why it matters Resident correction
Pile exceeds 10 cubic yards Above normal monthly allowance Reduce the pile or arrange a paid special pickup.
Too close to a vehicle, tree, fence or power line Large collection equipment needs safe access Move material to a clear accessible curbside area.
Items over 12 feet long Outside the published size guideline Cut qualifying vegetation/material down where permitted.
Tree stump / section over 12 inches diameter Not accepted as normal bulk Arrange alternate disposal.
Material brought from another property Only material generated at your property is eligible Do not import waste or merge neighborhood piles.
Hazardous materials or liquids Unsafe and prohibited from bulk Use HHW disposal.
Dirt, sod, sand, pavers, concrete or tile Not normal residential bulk Use contractor/dumpster/disposal facility.
Household garbage mixed into bulk Ordinary garbage belongs in black cart Bag it and place it in the correct trash cart.
Loose glass Safety risk for collection workers Place glass in a sturdy rigid container next to bulk for separate handling.

What Fort Lauderdale Accepts as Residential Bulk Trash

Material guidance extracted from the City’s official bulk publication and current collection page.
Item Normal program Preparation / limit
Furniture Monthly bulk Keep within total 10 yd³ limit.
Mattress Monthly bulk Place during correct monthly set-out window.
Carpet Monthly bulk Keep manageable and within total pile volume.
Toys / bicycles Monthly bulk Keep safely within accessible pile.
Refrigerator Monthly bulk Empty; remove or securely fasten doors.
Air-conditioning unit Monthly bulk Empty/prepared as applicable.
Hot water heater Monthly bulk Empty before set-out.
Stove Monthly bulk Empty appliance.
Washer / dryer Monthly bulk Empty appliance.
Tree trimmings / hedge cuttings / palm fronds Bulk if too large for green cart Up to 12 ft long and up to 12 in diameter.
Leaves associated with bulk yard pile Separate pile Bag leaves and keep separate.
Glass item Separate handling adjacent to bulk Must be safely contained in a sturdy rigid container.

Courtesy Items Listed by the City’s Bulk Brochure

Bathtub

Listed as a courtesy bulk item.

Chain-Link Fence

Limited to a 50-foot roll.

Doors, Sinks & Toilets

Limited to two of each.

Hot Tub

Cut into 6-foot sections.

Wood Fence

Limited to four sections.

Glass

Sturdy rigid container required for safe separate collection.

Fort Lauderdale Item Decision Helper

Select an item before placing it at the curb.

Mattress, Couch, Refrigerator and Appliance Rules

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Mattresses

Listed as accepted household bulk material. Include the mattress in the normal monthly pile without exceeding 10 cubic yards.

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Sofas & Furniture

Accepted as household bulk. Do not set move-out furniture outside several days before the assigned route.

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Refrigerator

Empty the appliance and remove or securely fasten the doors.

The bulk brochure also lists air conditioners, water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers as accepted household appliances.

A TV is not the same as a refrigerator. Televisions, computers and monitors have a dedicated scheduled electronics program and should not simply be added to an ordinary bulk pile.

Construction & Renovation Debris: What Bulk Pickup Will Not Take

Fort Lauderdale clearly separates household bulk from remodeling debris. Homeowners and builders are responsible for construction waste through a dumpster, contract-service removal or other appropriate disposal method.

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Not Normal Bulk

  • Drywall / wallboard
  • Countertops
  • Cabinets
  • Insulation
  • Wood or metal walls
  • Roofing materials
  • Concrete
  • Pavers
  • Tile
  • Bricks
  • Rocks / asphalt / granite / masonry
  • Dirt / sod / sand
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What to Do Instead

  1. Separate renovation debris from household furniture.
  2. Ask the contractor whether disposal is included in the project.
  3. Arrange a dumpster or licensed debris-removal service where needed.
  4. If you need a local disposal-facility list, call 954-828-8000; the City’s bulk brochure specifically directs residents there when the bulk program does not meet their needs.

Fort Lauderdale Tire Pickup: Current 2026 Curbside Rule

Use the City’s current tire instructions rather than treating every tire as a monthly bulk item.

  • Place up to two passenger or light-truck tires next to the black cart on a scheduled garbage collection day.
  • Current City guidance specifies tires up to 20 inches.
  • Service is available for up to four tires per household per year.
  • You can alternatively call 954-828-8000 and submit a service request.
The older/general bulk brochure references a four-tire courtesy limit, while the current City collection page gives a more specific curbside workflow: up to two at a time on garbage day, up to four per household per year. Follow the current collection page.

Need More Than 10 Cubic Yards? Fort Lauderdale Special Bulk Pickup

The City offers a prearranged option when you cannot wait for your normal monthly date or when the pile needs service beyond the standard allowance.

  1. Call 954-828-8000 before assuming the pile is eligible.
  2. Request special bulk-trash service / an estimate.
  3. WM inspects or measures the pile. Cubic yardage is used to determine the price.
  4. Receive the cost estimate and payment arrangement.
  5. Service is scheduled after payment.
There is no responsible reason to publish one universal “extra bulk fee” when the City describes the service as pile-measurement-based. Call for the current quote.
Call 954-828-8000

Fort Lauderdale Regular Garbage Pickup Schedule

Regular household garbage is collected twice per week for eligible City-served residential properties.

M/T

Route Pair

Monday / Thursday

T/F

Route Pair

Tuesday / Friday

W/S

Route Pair

Wednesday / Saturday

The correct pair depends on the address. Do not pick one from this list without checking the official GIS.

Black Cart Preparation

  • WM’s local Fort Lauderdale page identifies a 65-gallon black cart.
  • Bag ordinary household trash before placing it in the cart.
  • Keep the lid completely closed.
  • Do not overfill the container.
  • Material outside the cart may not be collected or may involve additional service.
  • Place the cart out by 7 AM.
  • Remove the cart from the roadside the same day.
  • Never place it in a bike lane.

How Far Apart Should Fort Lauderdale Carts Be?

TRASH
↔ 2–3+ ft ↔
RECYCLE
↔ 2–3+ ft ↔
YARD

There are two useful local instructions:

  • City collection page: at least 2 feet from other carts, vehicles, mailboxes, trees, storm drains and utility poles.
  • WM’s Fort Lauderdale page: keep the cart at least 3 feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles.
Best resident practice: treat 2 feet as the City’s stated minimum and provide about 3 feet of clear space where the curb allows it. This follows the more conservative operational guidance without contradicting the City’s minimum.

Cart Orientation

WM’s local Fort Lauderdale materials direct residents to place the container street-side with the wheels/handle toward the property and the collection side accessible to the automated arm.

Fort Lauderdale Recycling: TAKE5, Oops Tags & Cart Removal

Recycling is collected once each week. Fort Lauderdale uses the TAKE5 program to reduce contamination.

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Paper & Cardboard

Two of the City’s five core recycling categories.

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Metal Cans

Accepted when prepared for normal residential recycling.

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Containers

Plastic bottles/containers and glass containers round out TAKE5.

TAKE5 Accepted Categories

  • Paper
  • Metal cans
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Glass containers
Do not bag recycling. Keep accepted materials loose, clean and dry. Plastic bags can interfere with processing equipment and are not part of the City’s residential cart program.

“Oops” Tag vs Missed Recycling

A recycling cart left behind is not automatically a missed truck. During TAKE5 audits:

  1. City staff and Green Your Routine volunteers inspect carts during targeted three-week audit periods.
  2. A clean cart may receive a positive / “Good Job” style tag.
  3. A contaminated cart receives an Oops tag identifying problem material and is not serviced.
  4. Remove the contamination and place the cart out on the next scheduled recycling day.
  5. A cart with contamination after three inspections may be subject to removal.
  6. After removal, the resident becomes eligible to apply for a recycling cart after 90 days, after completing the TAKE5 anti-contamination course and signing the TAKE5 pledge.

Common Contaminants

Examples identified by the City’s program include plastic bags, food, household garbage, appliances, hoses, ropes, textiles, chains, tanks, wood, yard waste, tools, plastic furniture, shredded paper and Styrofoam food containers.

Open Official TAKE5 Rules

Fort Lauderdale Yard Waste: Weekly Green Cart vs Monthly Bulk

Yard waste is normally collected once per week. The key question is whether the material fits inside the green cart.

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Fits in Green Cart

Leaves, grass, plant clippings, branches, twigs, flowers, weeds, roots and palm fronds cut to fit may use the weekly green cart.

Do not bag yard waste inside the green cart.

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Too Large for Green Cart

Oversized tree trimmings, hedge cuttings, palm fronds and tree limbs can use the bulk stream when they follow the City’s size rules.

Normal limit: up to 12 ft long and 12 in diameter.

Bundling or tying oversized yard material is not required under the current guidance. Leaves associated with the large pile must be bagged and placed separately.

Fort Lauderdale Electronics Pickup: Separate Provider, Separate Appointment

Electronics are one of the most useful local exceptions to understand. Normal residential trash/bulk is collected by WM, while Fort Lauderdale’s electronics page identifies Republic Services of Florida as the electronics collector.

Accepted Curbside Electronics Listed by the City

Computers

Computers, components, monitors, modems and routers.

Home Electronics

TVs, cable boxes, speakers, DVD, VCR and Blu-ray players.

Office / Communication

Printers, scanner/copiers and communication devices.

Exact Electronics Workflow

  1. Verify the property’s regular recycling day in My Government Services.
  2. Submit the electronics request by 4 PM on the day before the recycling day.
  3. Place approved electronics next to the blue cart no earlier than 6 PM the night before.
  4. Have items curbside no later than 7 AM.
  5. Put small electronics in a cardboard box if needed.
  6. Remove personal information from devices before disposal.
  7. Republic Services is scheduled to collect electronics by 6 PM. If they remain after 6 PM, call 954-828-8000.
Local benefit: the City states that residents are not billed separately for curbside electronics pickup. It is part of the monthly solid waste and recycling service.

Fort Lauderdale Household Hazardous Waste: 2026 Local Events, Addresses & Map

Paint, gasoline, pool chemicals, pesticides, propane tanks and several battery types should not be mixed into ordinary garbage or bulk.

Accepted HHW Examples

Paint & Solvents

Oil/latex paint, paint thinner and stripper.

Automotive

Motor oil, filters, automotive fluids, gasoline and fuel.

Home / Lawn / Pool

Pesticides, insecticides, fertilizer, pool chemicals and strong cleaners.

Mercury / Lighting

Mercury-containing thermostats and fluorescent tubes.

Batteries

Lithium batteries are among the HHW categories listed by Fort Lauderdale.

Propane

Propane tanks belong in the hazardous-waste route, not ordinary bulk.

Remaining 2026 Cooperative Events After August 30

Fort Lauderdale residents may participate in cooperative partner-city events. Verify with the host before driving because dates/locations can change.
Date Host / address Published time Host contact
Sept. 26, 2026 Coral Springs Westside Complex
4181 NW 121 Ave
Coral Springs, FL 33065 		9 AM–2 PM 954-344-1165
Oct. 17, 2026 Pompano Beach
1660 NE 10th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060 		9 AM–2 PM 954-786-4030
Nov. 21, 2026 Fort Lauderdale
2201 NW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 		Partner schedule lists 9 AM–3 PM; recheck host notice before departure 954-828-8000
Dec. 5, 2026 Tamarac
6011 Nob Hill Road
Tamarac, FL 33321 		9 AM–2 PM 954-597-3750
September 26 Coral Springs event: the host City’s current event page specifically lists the event as free, 9 AM–2 PM, and includes Fort Lauderdale in the cooperative program.

What to Bring / How to Prepare

  • Bring proof of residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill.
  • Keep HHW separate from ordinary garbage.
  • Keep items accessible in the trunk or flatbed for event staff.
  • Follow host instructions to remain in the vehicle during drive-through collection.
  • Do not bring commercial waste.
  • Do not assume every item with a plug is accepted at an HHW event.

Items Fort Lauderdale Lists as Not Accepted at HHW Events

  • Biohazard / medical waste
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Commercial waste
  • Furniture
  • Stereos / speakers
  • Musical instruments
  • DVD players / VCRs
  • Appliances
  • Microwave ovens
  • Electric hand tools
  • Ordinary trash and debris

Upcoming HHW Event Map

Medication Disposal: Do Not Assume Medicines Belong at an HHW Event

Fort Lauderdale maintains separate medication take-back guidance.

Before Using a Medication Take-Back Location

  • Remove or black out patient-identifying information from labels.
  • Make sure containers do not leak.

Examples the City’s Take-Back Guidance Lists as Acceptable

  • Prescription and over-the-counter medication
  • Medicated liquids, syrups, ointments, shampoos and lotions
  • Medication samples
  • Unlabelled medicines / unknown tablets
  • Pet medications
  • Inhalers
  • Nicotine gum
  • Unused / unopened patches

Examples Not Accepted Through the Medication Route

  • Needles, syringes and sharps
  • Biohazard / medical waste
  • Thermometers
  • Non-medicated perfume / soaps
  • Chemotherapy / radioactive medications
  • Business-generated medication waste
Official Medication Take-Back Guide

Illegal Dumping, Storm Drains and Dead Animals

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Illegal Dumping / Environmental Crime

Fort Lauderdale states that dumping trash or HHW onto private property, City property or into a storm drain is an environmental crime.

Call 954-828-5700.

Be ready to provide a suspect description, tag/license number, vehicle description, markings, damage or business name when available.

The City’s HHW page says environmental-crime hotline calls are confidential and callers may remain anonymous if desired.

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Dead Animal Removal

For a dead animal in a City right-of-way or swale, call 954-828-8000.

A deceased animal on private property is the property owner’s responsibility and requires a private pickup service.

Fort Lauderdale Trash & Bulk Holiday Schedule 2026

Fort Lauderdale differs from cities that automatically slide collection by one day after every holiday. The City’s standing rule is regular collection on all holidays except Christmas Day.

Use this as a planning table. Temporary emergency notices always take priority.
Holiday 2026 date Planning rule
New Year’s Day Jan. 1 City specifically posted no interruption for Jan. 1, 2026.
MLK Jr. Day Jan. 19 Standing rule: regular collection.
Presidents’ Day Feb. 16 Standing rule: regular collection.
Memorial Day May 25 Standing rule: regular collection.
Independence Day July 4 Standing rule: regular collection.
Labor Day Sept. 7 Standing rule: regular collection.
Veterans Day Nov. 11 Standing rule: regular collection.
Thanksgiving Nov. 26 Standing rule: regular collection.
Christmas Day Dec. 25 No normal collection. Check the City’s 2026 makeup notice.
Do not copy the City’s December 2025 makeup schedule into 2026. The current City page still contains specific 2025 Christmas makeup information. This guide intentionally does not present those old makeup dates as December 2026.

Live Holiday Tree Service Already Published for January 2026

Fort Lauderdale provided free curbside collection of live holiday trees on scheduled yard-waste days from January 1 through January 20, 2026. Trees had to be stripped of ornaments, lights and tinsel.

Fort Lauderdale Hurricane, King Tide & Flooding Waste Rules

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Hurricane Watch / Warning

Do not put bulk trash or yard waste outside. Bring in unsecured objects, including waste and recycling carts.

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King Tide

Monitor sanitation carts and retrieve them as soon as they are emptied so they do not become obstacles in flooded streets.

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Street Flooding

If the street floods, consider keeping carts in a safe, secure location until the next regularly scheduled collection day.

Post-storm debris can become a separate emergency program. If the City activates disaster-debris operations, follow the emergency notice rather than assuming ordinary monthly bulk limits and routes still control.
Hurricane Watch Guidance King Tide Guidance

Missed Fort Lauderdale Bulk Pickup: Do This Before Reporting It

  1. Reopen the official GIS. Confirm that today was actually the property’s assigned monthly bulk date.
  2. Check the 7 AM deadline. Make sure the complete pile was ready on time.
  3. Check the 24-hour rule. A pile put out days early can become a code issue rather than a simple missed route.
  4. Estimate the pile volume. Confirm it is not over 10 cubic yards.
  5. Check every item. Remove construction debris, hazardous liquids, household garbage, concrete, pavers or improperly contained glass.
  6. Check collection access. Cars, fences, trees, power lines or other obstacles can make the pile inaccessible.
  7. Wait for the published weekday collection window. WM is scheduled to provide collections by 7 PM Monday through Friday.
  8. After 7 PM, report an eligible uncollected pile. Call 954-828-8000 or use FixIt FTL.

Missed Bulk Resolver

Select the reason before filing a service request.

Got a Bulk Trash Notice or Code Citation?

Community Enhancement and Compliance handles code-related questions. This is different from simply reporting a missed truck.

Before Calling Code Compliance

  1. Photograph the pile and any notice/tag left at the property.
  2. Open the official bulk brochure and compare the listed infraction reasons.
  3. Correct obvious issues such as oversize pile, obstruction or prohibited debris.
  4. Have the property address and citation/case number ready.
  5. Call Community Enhancement at 954-828-5207.
Community Enhancement and Compliance Division
700 NW 19th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Phone: 954-828-5207
Beginning September 8, 2026, the City’s current public notice says Code Compliance hearings will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Community Room #1004, 1300 W Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. If your issue reaches a hearing, verify the location on your actual notice before attending.
700 NW 19th Avenue is a key City service location used by Community Enhancement and utility-service functions.

Broken Cart, Extra Cart or Replacement Container

WM’s local Fort Lauderdale service page directs residents back to the City for cart changes.

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Repair / Replacement

Call 954-828-8000 to request container repair or replacement.

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Additional Cart

Additional carts are available for a fee. Use the City service center to change the account/service.

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Service Request

Use FixIt FTL for non-emergency reporting where the appropriate service category is available.

Fort Lauderdale Sanitation Rates FY 2026

Fort Lauderdale’s FY 2026 adopted budget confirms a 5% sanitation-rate increase. For a single-family residential home with one cart, the monthly sanitation rate increased from $49.99 to $52.49.

Selected FY 2026 monthly waste rates from Fort Lauderdale’s official rate schedule.
Residential type Number of carts FY 2026 monthly rate
Single-family 1 $52.49
Single-family 2 $93.32
Single-family 3 $131.27
Duplex 1 $72.74
Duplex 2 $110.71
Duplex 3 $148.68
Triplex 1 $90.12
Triplex 2 $128.09
Triplex 3 $166.06
Triplex 4 $204.03

Why the FY 2026 Sanitation Rate Increased

The City’s adopted budget attributes the 5% rate adjustment to changes in disposal and processing fees, a new solid-waste contract and increased collected volumes. The FY 2026 Sanitation Fund supports household garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk collection, HHW events, rights-of-way maintenance and public trash receptacles.

The FY 2026 adopted Sanitation Fund expenditures total approximately $40.3 million.

Payment Method Tip

Fort Lauderdale states that credit/debit utility payments incur a third-party merchant transaction fee ranging from $1.95 to 2.95% of the payment. Recurring ACH or one-time EFT does not carry that merchant fee.

Moving to Fort Lauderdale or Starting Utility Service in 2026

Major 2026 change: starting March 1, 2026, only property owners can establish new City utility billing accounts.

Existing tenant accounts established before the change remain unchanged while active. If an account is disconnected, only the property owner can re-establish it. After the owner establishes the account, a tenant can receive bills “in care of” the owner.

How a Property Owner Starts New Service

  1. Open the City’s Establish New Utility Service page.
  2. Complete the Utility Service Application and Agreement.
  3. Submit the application by one of the City’s listed routes: email, fax, mail or in person.
  4. For email submission use UtilityBilling@fortlauderdale.gov.
  5. Fax option: 954-828-5880.
  6. In-person / mail location: 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
  7. Call Utility Billing at 954-828-5150 if the account status or documentation is unclear.
Establish New Utility Service Manage Existing Account

Fort Lauderdale Local Rebates, Free Programs & Sustainability Benefits

Residents searching a sanitation guide often have related home-service and sustainability questions. Fort Lauderdale currently offers several programs that can reduce household costs or provide free local benefits.

Up to $125 rebate

WaterSense High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate

An eligible resident replacing an older toilet using 1.6 gallons or more per flush may qualify for up to a $125 rebate when replacing it with an eligible WaterSense high-efficiency toilet.

What to Do

  1. Confirm your City/participating municipality eligibility.
  2. Confirm the existing toilet uses 1.6+ gallons per flush.
  3. Complete the application and receive approval.
  4. Install the eligible new toilet.
  5. Submit the required documentation for the rebate.
Open Fort Lauderdale Water Conservation
Free devices

Free Water-Saving Fixtures

Fort Lauderdale provides water-efficient showerheads, low-flow faucet aerators and pre-rinse spray valves on request.

Request by emailing sustainability@fortlauderdale.gov or calling 954-828-5812.

Free tree + planting

Adopt-a-Tree

Fort Lauderdale’s Urban Forestry Program can provide and plant 8–12 foot trees in eligible right-of-way swale areas adjacent to Fort Lauderdale homeowners’ properties.

The resident is responsible for watering the tree until established, removing bracing/strapping after one year and future maintenance.

Open Urban Forestry Programs
Free tree by mail

Energy Saving Trees

Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the City offers free energy-saving trees to Fort Lauderdale residents by mail, along with guidance on where planting can provide the greatest energy and environmental benefit.

Neighborhood funding opportunity

Green Your Routine Sustainability Incentive Grant

Residents participating through an officially recognized Fort Lauderdale neighborhood association can earn points through sustainability activities. Participating associations can earn funds through the Sustainability Incentive Grant program.

How to Participate

  1. Contact your recognized neighborhood association.
  2. Tell an association official you want to represent the neighborhood.
  3. Complete the Green Your Routine Representative Form.
  4. Attend representative meetings / participate in eligible activities.
  5. Document points earned during the Oct. 1–Sept. 30 fiscal year.
  6. Submit the annual application in September.

Representatives meet on the second Monday every other month: February, April, June, August, October and December.

Open Green Your Routine
No separate electronics charge

Scheduled Curbside E-Waste Included

The City’s electronics program says residents do not receive a separate bill for scheduled curbside electronics collection; it is part of monthly solid-waste/recycling service.

Neighborhood Mini Tree Giveaway

Fort Lauderdale also offers a Mini Tree Giveaway program for neighborhood associations. It is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. An authorized association representative should email sustainability@fortlauderdale.gov at least two months before the neighborhood event.

Apartments, Condominiums & Commercial Properties

Larger multifamily and commercial properties should not copy the single-family monthly bulk route. Fort Lauderdale supports an open market in which those properties contract directly with a waste hauler authorized to operate in the City.

How to Find an Authorized Hauler

  1. Open the City’s Collection Programs page.
  2. Scroll to Apartments, Condominiums, and Commercial Waste Services.
  3. Open the City’s current Licensed Haulers document.
  4. Contact the property manager first if the building already has a contract.
  5. Ask the hauler specifically about large furniture, move-out waste, appliances, construction material and additional charges.
This guide intentionally does not copy an old licensed-hauler list into the article. The City’s live linked document should be used because authorized companies can change.

Fort Lauderdale Waste & Resident Service Phone Directory

Trash / bulk / recycling / yard / general sanitation 954-828-8000 Neighbor Support Center. Ask for schedule help, missed collection, special bulk estimate, cart help or unusual-item guidance.
Utility Billing 954-828-5150 Billing, new-account questions, service status and payment questions.
Community Enhancement / bulk citation 954-828-5207 Code complaint, citation/case and compliance questions.
Illegal dumping / environmental crimes 954-828-5700 Report illegal dumping or environmental crime.
Accessible alternate-format publication 954-828-4755 Alternate-format request number published in the bulk brochure.
Water conservation / free devices 954-828-5812 Request water-saving devices or ask about local conservation programs.
Landscaping / tree-removal permit questions 954-828-6520 Development Services landscaping / permit assistance.
Broward Property Appraiser 954-357-6830 Useful when verifying physical property jurisdiction.
Coral Springs HHW host 954-344-1165 Confirm September 26 cooperative HHW event before leaving.
Pompano Beach HHW host 954-786-4030 Confirm October 17 cooperative HHW event.

Fort Lauderdale Bulk Trash Pickup FAQs

What day is bulk pickup in Fort Lauderdale?

The day depends on the service address. Fort Lauderdale uses monthly route groups from the first through fourth Monday–Friday. Enter the complete address in My Government Services to get the exact route.

How often is Fort Lauderdale bulk trash collected?

Eligible City-served residential properties receive normal bulk collection once per month.

When can I put bulk trash outside?

Put eligible bulk at the curb by 7 AM on the scheduled day but no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup.

How much bulk trash can I put out?

Normal monthly service is limited to 10 cubic yards. The City’s illustration is roughly 15 feet long, 6 feet wide and 3 feet high.

What should I do if I have more than 10 cubic yards?

Call 954-828-8000 for an estimate for extra/special service. WM can measure the pile to determine cubic yardage and pricing.

Can Fort Lauderdale pick up a mattress?

Yes. Mattresses are listed as accepted household bulk items.

Can a couch go in bulk trash?

Yes. Furniture is accepted when the pile follows the normal monthly timing, size and placement rules.

Can I put out a refrigerator?

Yes. Empty it and remove or securely fasten the refrigerator doors.

Can I put drywall or concrete in the bulk pile?

No. Construction/renovation materials such as drywall, concrete, pavers, roofing and cabinets require another disposal route.

Can neighbors combine their bulk piles?

No. The City’s brochure says discarded items must come from your property and combining trash piles with a neighbor is not acceptable.

Can glass go in bulk trash?

Do not mix loose glass into the pile. Put glass adjacent to the bulk material inside a sturdy rigid container for safe separate handling.

How often is regular trash collected?

Eligible residential garbage is collected twice weekly. Use the official GIS to identify the address-specific route pair.

How often is recycling collected?

Residential recycling is normally collected once weekly on an address-specific weekday.

What does an Oops tag on my recycling cart mean?

It indicates contamination was found. The cart may not be serviced. Remove the identified contaminants and put the cart out again on the next scheduled recycling day.

Can a recycling cart be removed?

Yes. The TAKE5 program states that carts contaminated after three inspections may be subject to immediate removal. A resident may become eligible to apply again after 90 days after completing the required anti-contamination course and pledge.

How do I dispose of a TV or computer?

Schedule Fort Lauderdale curbside electronics pickup by 4 PM the day before the regular recycling day. Put approved electronics next to the blue cart between 6 PM the night before and 7 AM collection morning.

Is curbside electronics pickup an extra charge?

The City says no separate bill is issued for the program; it is part of monthly solid waste and recycling service.

How do I dispose of paint or pool chemicals?

Use Fort Lauderdale’s household hazardous waste program or an eligible cooperative HHW event. Do not place them in bulk or sanitation carts.

Does Labor Day delay Fort Lauderdale collection in 2026?

Fort Lauderdale’s standing sanitation policy provides regular collection on holidays except Christmas Day. Labor Day 2026 is therefore planned as normal service unless a temporary City notice says otherwise.

What happens on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day is the exception to the City’s normal holiday rule. Use the City’s specific 2026 makeup instructions when they are published/ confirmed rather than copying an older year’s schedule.

Can I put bulk out during a Hurricane Watch?

No. Fort Lauderdale specifically says not to put bulk trash or yard waste outside during a Hurricane Watch or Hurricane Warning.

When is bulk officially considered missed?

For scheduled weekday bulk, WM is scheduled to provide collection by 7 PM Monday–Friday. If an eligible pile remains afterward, call 954-828-8000 or use FixIt FTL.

Who qualifies for City residential bulk service?

The City’s residential curbside program covers single-family and multifamily properties with three or fewer units. Larger buildings and commercial properties may use authorized private haulers.

What is the 2026 single-family sanitation rate?

Fort Lauderdale’s FY 2026 adopted rate for a single-family residence with one cart is $52.49 per month.

Can a tenant open a new Fort Lauderdale utility account in 2026?

Starting March 1, 2026, new City utility billing accounts must be established by the property owner. Existing active tenant accounts are treated differently under the City’s transition rule.

Does Fort Lauderdale offer any local resident rebates?

Yes. Current programs include an eligible WaterSense toilet rebate of up to $125, free water-saving devices and several free tree programs.

Primary Official Sources Used for This Fort Lauderdale Guide

Exact address schedule City of Fort Lauderdale My Government Services
Current collection rules, provider, tire policy and holidays City Collection Programs
Official bulk rules / pile diagram / material list Bulk Trash Pickup Program PDF
Official GIS data layer for monthly bulk routes Bulk Trash Pickup Schedule ArcGIS Layer
Current recycling rules TAKE5 Recycling Program
Curbside electronics appointment and accepted devices Curbside Electronics Pick-Up
HHW accepted materials and upcoming events Fort Lauderdale Household Hazardous Waste
2026 cooperative HHW schedule PDF 2026 HHW & Electronics Event Schedule
Current Fort Lauderdale sanitation rates Official Waste Rates FY2025–FY2030
FY 2026 adopted sanitation budget / rate explanation Fort Lauderdale FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Utility billing and March 2026 owner-account rule Utility Billing & Collections
Water rebate and free fixtures Fort Lauderdale Water Conservation
Free tree programs Fort Lauderdale Urban Forestry
Neighborhood sustainability incentives Green Your Routine

The Fort Lauderdale Bulk Pickup Workflow to Save

  1. Verify jurisdiction. Do not assume every “Fort Lauderdale” mailing address uses City service.
  2. Use My Government Services. Record Bulk Day, Trash Day, Recycling Day and Yardwaste Day separately.
  3. Measure the bulk pile. Keep normal monthly service at or below 10 cubic yards.
  4. Separate the waste streams. Furniture is not handled like drywall; a refrigerator is not handled like a TV; paint is not household garbage.
  5. Use the 24-hour window. Do not turn a legitimate bulk pickup into a code problem by putting the pile out several days early.
  6. Keep the pile accessible. Cars, trees, fences, power lines and storm drains matter.
  7. During hurricane warnings, stop normal bulk set-out.
  8. If the pile remains after the published collection window, report it. Call 954-828-8000 or use FixIt FTL.
  9. Use local benefits. Eligible residents may also have access to free HHW events, no-separate-charge electronics pickup, water-saving devices, a toilet rebate and tree programs.

Independent Guide Notice

Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident-information resource. It is not the City of Fort Lauderdale, WM, Republic Services, Broward County or a sanitation contractor. It cannot dispatch a truck, access a utility account, override a code citation or determine an address’s route without the official City GIS.

Information reviewed August 30, 2026. Fast-changing details such as storm service, Christmas makeup dates, HHW event logistics, authorized private haulers, fees and facility arrangements should be rechecked through the responsible official source before acting.

Franklin TN Trash Tools

Holiday calculator  |  Buck-A-Bag counter  |  Recycling checker

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How it works: Select your pickup day above. The tool will show every 2026 holiday that affects your Franklin trash collection and your new pickup date for that week.
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3 bags: Buy 3 stickers. Attach one to the outside of each bag — where the crew can see it immediately. Place all 3 bags curbside next to (not inside) your cart by 7:00 AM.
Where to buy Buck-A-Bag stickers
Franklin City Hall
109 Third Ave S, Franklin TN 37064
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Call (615) 794-1516 to confirm
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Number 1 mistake: Plastic bags in the blue cart. They jam sorting machines and send entire truckloads to landfill. Take them to Kroger, Publix, or Target drop-off bins instead.