Lauderhill Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Lauderhill, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
954-615-4050Facility Address
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Collection Schedule
Waste Management collects garbage twice weekly for all single-family and multi-family units.
Bin Colors
Standard green carts are used for garbage.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Holiday schedule changes are posted at wmfloridaholiday.com, typically delaying service for major holidays.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Waste Management schedules bulk collection based on specific neighborhood zones; items must not contain construction debris.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Emptied garbage carts must be removed from the swale by midnight on the day of collection to avoid penalties.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Residential Garbage Guidelines and Swale Placement
In the City of Lauderhill, residential trash collection is fully managed through a specialized municipal contract with Waste Management (WM). Single-family homes receive reliable twice-weekly garbage pickups, ensuring household refuse never piles up in the tropical heat. Each residence is provided with a heavy-duty 96-gallon roll-out container specifically designed for automated trucks. Unlike many other municipalities, Lauderhill requires residents to place these carts directly on the swale—the grassy area situated between your yard and the roadway—rather than on the paved street itself. Carts can be set out after 6:00 p.m. the night before your designated collection day and must be completely removed from the swale by midnight on the day they are emptied.
The Single-Stream Blue Cart Recycling Program
Promoting sustainability across Broward County, Lauderhill utilizes a convenient single-stream recycling system. Homeowners are issued a distinct blue 65-gallon cart, which is serviced once a week. You do not need to manually separate paper, cardboard, and glass; all approved recyclables can be commingled loosely inside the bin. Acceptable materials include glass jars, aluminum cans, and clean cardboard. However, you must absolutely keep plastic grocery bags, greasy pizza boxes, styrofoam, and yard debris out of the blue cart. Placing recyclables inside plastic trash bags is the fastest way to ruin a load, as bagged items are immediately considered contamination and will be redirected straight to the landfill.
Scheduled Bulk Waste Operations
Getting rid of massive items like discarded furniture or outdated major appliances is simplified through Waste Management’s scheduled bulk collection service. Residents must check the official Lauderhill bulk schedule calendar to determine their neighborhood's specific dates. When preparing for a bulk pickup, please ensure that refrigerators and air conditioning units have all refrigerants and freon professionally removed and verified before placing them on the swale. If you have loose yard trash like grass clippings or minor tree trimmings, those must be bagged and placed inside your regular 96-gallon garbage cart, as they will not be collected by the heavy-duty bulk clamshell trucks.
Managing Holidays and Missed Collections
Waste Management operates on a highly consistent schedule for the City of Lauderhill, running trucks almost every single day of the year. In fact, residential garbage pickup occurs on every major holiday with the sole exception of Christmas Day, December 25th. If your normal service day happens to fall on Christmas, you will simply wait until your next regularly scheduled bi-weekly pickup day for your household trash to be removed. Should you experience a missed collection despite placing your cart on the swale by 7:00 a.m., you should immediately contact the Waste Management customer service center at 954-615-4050 so a recovery driver can be dispatched.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Lauderhill?
A: Waste Management collects garbage twice weekly for all single-family and multi-family units.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Holiday schedule changes are posted at wmfloridaholiday.com, typically delaying service for major holidays.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Standard green carts are used for garbage.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Waste Management schedules bulk collection based on specific neighborhood zones; items must not contain construction debris.
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