South Bay Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of South Bay, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Solid Waste Authority (SWA) / Waste Management
Phone Number
561-996-6751Facility Address
335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Bin Colors
Gray (Garbage), Blue/Yellow (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day delay service by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected weekly on regular service days.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Sanitation services are managed under the Palm Beach County SWA regional system.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Glades Area Curbside Sanitation
Located in the agricultural heartland of Palm Beach County, the City of South Bay partners with the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) to manage residential refuse. Standard household garbage is picked up twice weekly. To ensure your waste is collected, your rollout cart must be out at the edge of the road by 6:00 a.m. The bin must be completely closed; any garbage stacked on top of the lid or left in loose bags on the ground will be ignored by the haulers to prevent litter from blowing into the nearby sugarcane fields.
The Dual-Bin Recycling System Explained
Unlike many municipalities that use a single mixed cart, South Bay residents participate in the SWA’s highly effective dual-bin recycling program. You are issued a yellow bin specifically for paper products and flattened corrugated cardboard, and a blue bin designated entirely for plastic containers, glass bottles, and aluminum cans. Mixing these materials together cross-contaminates the load and defeats the purpose of the program. Be sure to lightly rinse your cans and bottles, and never put plastic grocery sacks into either of these designated bins.
Debris Allowances for Landscaping
Taking care of your yard in the Glades region means dealing with rapid vegetation growth. The local sanitation contract allows for a generous weekly yard waste pickup, limited to a maximum of 6 cubic yards per household—roughly the size of a standard pickup truck bed. Tree branches must not exceed 50 pounds in weight or 6 feet in length, and they must be neatly stacked facing the same direction. Any pile exceeding the 6-cubic-yard limit requires the homeowner to hire a private hauling contractor at their own expense.
Bulk Item and Appliance Disposal
When upgrading your living room or replacing a faulty washing machine, standard garbage trucks cannot accommodate the massive debris. South Bay allows residents to place up to three large bulk items at the curb on their designated bulk collection day. This includes furniture, mattresses, and white goods like stoves or dishwashers. For safety and compliance, you must remove all doors from discarded refrigerators. Do not place bulk items under low-hanging power lines or directly against fire hydrants, as the specialized claw trucks need vertical clearance to operate safely.
Impact of Tropical Weather on Services
When a tropical storm or hurricane threatens the Palm Beach County area, municipal waste operations will shift dramatically. If a hurricane warning is officially declared, all sanitation routes are immediately suspended. South Bay residents are strictly required to bring all empty rollout carts, recycling bins, and loose yard debris inside their garage or home. Leaving bins out during high winds transforms them into dangerous projectiles. Regular collection schedules will only resume after the SWA issues an official 'all-clear' and the local roads are deemed safe for heavy vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in South Bay?
A: Garbage is collected twice weekly; recycling and yard waste once weekly.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day delay service by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Gray (Garbage), Blue/Yellow (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected weekly on regular service days.
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