Jupiter Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Jupiter, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management / SWA
Phone Number
561-741-2200Facility Address
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Collection Schedule
The town offers twice-weekly garbage pickup, alongside weekly yard waste and recycling.
Bin Colors
Standard 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 picked up on the regular yard waste collection day; limited to 3 cubic yards.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Like the rest of Palm Beach County, Jupiter uses the SWA dual-stream recycling system.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Waste Management Operations and Cart Regulations
For homeowners residing in the coastal Town of Jupiter, residential sanitation is seamlessly coordinated through an exclusive municipal contract with Waste Management. Your designated neighborhood schedule typically features twice-a-week garbage pickups. To ensure the trucks do not bypass your property, all household trash should be tightly bagged to prevent litter and placed entirely inside your approved cart. You are required to wheel your containers to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of your collection day. Always position the bin so the lid opens toward the roadway, keeping it a minimum of three feet away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and landscaping boulders to allow the automated arms full access.
Solid Waste Authority Dual-Stream Protocols
When it comes to separating your recyclables, Jupiter adheres strictly to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County's dual-bin system. This method is specifically designed to keep paper products uncontaminated before they reach the processing facility. You must place your newspapers, magazines, and flattened corrugated cardboard strictly into the yellow bin. The blue bin is exclusively reserved for rinsed plastic bottles, aluminum drink cans, steel soup tins, and glass jars. Placing plastic grocery bags into either container is a major code violation that will cause your bins to be tagged and left at the curb unemptied.
Yard Debris Limitations and Swale Placement
If you are planning to trim your tropical landscaping, keep in mind that vegetation is collected only once per week. Palm fronds, tree branches, and heavy brush must be cut to a maximum length of six feet to accommodate the heavy machinery. You can place up to six cubic yards of unbagged yard debris at the swale for your weekly pickup. However, you must never mix discarded fencing, concrete blocks, or regular garbage into your yard waste pile, as the grappling trucks will refuse to service a contaminated load, forcing you to hire a private junk removal company.
Safely Discarding Furniture and Appliances
Disposing of large household items like a worn-out mattress or a broken dining table is handled on your designated bulk collection day. You may set out up to three bulky items per week alongside your regular refuse. If you need to throw away an old refrigerator, chest freezer, or dishwasher, Florida safety statutes legally mandate the complete removal of all doors and locking devices before placing the appliance near the street. This strict regulation is enforced to prevent local neighborhood children from accidentally becoming trapped inside discarded white goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Jupiter?
A: The town offers twice-weekly garbage pickup, alongside weekly yard waste and recycling.
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: Standard carts for garbage, Yellow bins for paper, Blue bins for containers.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are picked up on the regular yard waste collection day; limited to 3 cubic yards.
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