Cooper City Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Cooper City, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
954-974-7500Facility Address
9090 SW 50th Pl, Cooper City, FL 33328
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling is collected once a week using automated carts.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Christmas Day is the only observed holiday; service shifts to the next regular scheduled pickup day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection is provided once a month according to a specific zone calendar.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with handles facing the house and away from mailboxes.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Cooper City's Residential Waste Pickup Protocol
The City of Cooper City partners with Waste Management to keep neighborhoods clean. Regular household garbage is picked up twice a week. You must have your rollout cart at the edge of the street prior to 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled service. Make sure the container's arrows point toward the roadway. Give the cart a clearance of at least three feet from any surrounding objects like fire hydrants, parked cars, or trees to allow the truck's mechanical arm sufficient operating room.
Navigating the Weekly Recycling Program
Recycling happens once a week using the designated blue carts. The program accepts clean paper, flattened cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. A crucial rule here is to never bag your recyclable materials. Plastic grocery sacks cause severe damage to the gears at the Broward County material recovery facilities. Any cart containing plastic bags or prohibited items like styrofoam will be tagged with a violation sticker and left entirely full.
Disposing of Heavy Furniture and Appliances
For items too large to fit in your standard trash cart, the city provides a highly convenient monthly bulk trash service. Homeowners can place old mattresses, couches, and broken appliances out for collection according to their neighborhood's specific zone schedule. Bulk items should only be placed on the swale a maximum of 48 hours before the pickup date. Avoid mixing hazardous materials, wet paint, or car batteries into these piles, as they are strictly banned from normal landfills.
Yard Refuse and Tree Clipping Guidelines
Trimming your lawn and hedges produces a good deal of green waste. In Cooper City, this vegetative debris is typically collected concurrently with your monthly bulk pickup or on a specifically designated weekly yard waste day. If you are bagging leaves or grass clippings, use clear plastic bags so the drivers can easily identify the contents. Tree branches must be cut to a maximum of four feet in length and bundled securely, with no individual bundle weighing more than 50 pounds.
What to Do About a Missed Stop
While the sanitation crews are generally very reliable, a blocked street or vehicle breakdown might cause a missed route. If your properly staged garbage or recycling cart is ignored, contact the Cooper City Public Works department or Waste Management immediately. Calling within a twenty-four-hour window usually guarantees a courtesy truck will swing by the next day. Furthermore, if your receptacle becomes damaged over time, you can quickly request a replacement cart via the city's online portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Cooper City?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling is collected once a week using automated carts.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Christmas Day is the only observed holiday; service shifts to the next regular scheduled pickup day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk collection is provided once a month according to a specific zone calendar.
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