Greenacres Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Greenacres, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management / SWA
Phone Number
561-642-2071Facility Address
5800 Melaleuca Ln, Greenacres, FL 33463
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week; recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Green/Gray carts for garbage, Yellow bins for paper, Blue bins for containers.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected weekly on your designated yard waste day, limited to 3 cubic yards.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Recycling is managed under the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) dual-bin system.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Advanced Disposal Services and Route Zones
The City of Greenacres contracts with Advanced Disposal Services to manage its comprehensive residential sanitation routes. Household garbage is collected twice a week, and your specific pickup days—either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday—are determined entirely by the designated zone where your property is located. To ensure a smooth collection process, your city-provided garbage can must be wheeled to the roadway no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of service, as trucks operate steadily between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All household waste must be contained completely within the provided receptacle; any garbage bags placed on the ground beside the can will be ignored by the route drivers.
Bin Alignment and Roadside Safety
Because the franchise utilizes automated collection equipment, the physical orientation of your trash can is critical. Your cart must be placed within six feet of the traveled roadway, but you must ensure the wheels and handle are facing toward your house, positioning the lid to open seamlessly into the truck hopper. Furthermore, a strict three-foot clearance is mandated around the bin. You must keep the container far away from fire hydrants, parked vehicles, low-hanging tree limbs, and community mailboxes so the mechanical arm can securely grasp the cart without inflicting any property damage to your neighborhood.
Navigating Construction and Demolition Debris
One of the unique benefits offered to Greenacres residents is the collection of minor Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris on your scheduled bulk pickup day. If you are completing a small DIY home repair, the city will collect up to four cubic yards of materials such as drywall, concrete blocks, lumber, roofing shingles, and fencing per dwelling unit. If you are tearing up old flooring, carpeting must be cut into lengths of four feet, tightly rolled, and weigh less than fifty pounds per roll. If your pile exceeds the four-cubic-yard limit, the hauler will refuse collection, forcing you to either hire a private contractor or pay a special service fee.
Vegetation Rules and Landscaper Restrictions
Routinely maintaining your Florida landscaping generates a substantial amount of yard waste, which must be managed properly. Grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs should be bagged or placed in containers that do not exceed fifty pounds. Thick tree limbs and palm fronds must be chopped to a length of six feet or shorter. You must stack your vegetative waste at the curb, keeping it entirely separate from bulk items and regular garbage to avoid obstructing the roadway. It is important to note that commercial landscapers and tree surgeons are legally required by city ordinance to haul away their own generated debris on the same day; the municipal garbage service will not pick up piles created by paid professionals.
Bulk Furniture and Hazardous Drop-Offs
When you need to discard massive items that cannot fit into your standard can, such as old refrigerators, ranges, washing machines, or wooden furniture, they must be placed next to your garbage on the designated bulk day. State safety regulations require that all locking doors must be detached from discarded appliances before they are staged curbside. Additionally, Greenacres strictly prohibits the disposal of household chemicals, wet paint, and hazardous home products in the standard trash stream. To discard these dangerous toxins safely, residents must transport them directly to the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) landfill located on North Jog Road in West Palm Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Greenacres?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week; recycling and yard waste are collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service shifts by one day for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green/Gray carts for garbage, Yellow bins for paper, Blue bins for containers.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected weekly on your designated yard waste day, limited to 3 cubic yards.
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