Tamarac Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Tamarac, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
954-597-3701Facility Address
7525 NW 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week, while recycling is collected once a week in automated carts.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Christmas Day is the only observed holiday for collection; if your day falls on Christmas, your schedule shifts to the next regular service day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk collection is provided once a week according to your designated neighborhood schedule.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Garbage and recycling carts must be placed at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Navigating Tamarac's Zoned Waste Collection System
The City of Tamarac partners exclusively with Waste Management of Florida to provide comprehensive solid waste services for all residential properties. Because the city is divided into four distinct service zones, your specific garbage pickup schedule will either fall on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Regardless of your zone, sanitation crews operate Monday through Friday all year long. Homeowners must ensure their city-approved carts are positioned curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on the designated morning of service, or they can be placed out the night before. Any garbage left in loose bags on the ground outside the designated carts will be completely ignored by the automated truck drivers.
Selecting and Maintaining Your Roll-Out Carts
To accommodate different household needs, Tamarac offers residents the choice between three different cart capacities: 95-gallon, 65-gallon, and 35-gallon bins. Residents are granted the flexibility to swap their cart size once per calendar year at absolutely no extra charge. If your family size grows or you move into a newly purchased home, you can simply contact Waste Management directly to request an appropriate replacement. To keep your neighborhood sanitary and prevent lingering odors in the hot Florida climate, officials strongly recommend that all household refuse be tightly bagged before being tossed into the cart. Occasional rinsing of the empty bin will also deter unwanted pests.
Single-Stream Recycling Rules and Prohibitions
Environmental sustainability in Tamarac is driven by a highly convenient single-stream recycling program, which takes place once a week on one of your regular garbage days. Residents can toss all acceptable materials—such as clean cardboard, aluminum cans, and rinsed glass bottles—straight into their designated recycling cart without any tedious manual sorting. However, you must absolutely avoid using plastic grocery bags to contain your recyclables. Bagged recyclables routinely jam the mechanical gears at the processing facility and are treated as contamination. Additionally, heavily soiled items like greasy pizza boxes should be thrown into the regular trash rather than the recycling bin.
Weekly Bulk Trash and Yard Waste Allowances
Handling heavy disposal is simple in Tamarac, as curbside bulk trash is collected once every single week. This weekly service accommodates large household items like outdated mattresses, broken couches, and old appliances. Homeowners are permitted to place up to three cubic yards of combined bulk and yard waste out per week. If you are trimming your landscape, yard waste must either fit completely inside your closed garbage cart or be properly tied and bundled. Bundles of branches, palm fronds, or lumber cannot exceed forty pounds in weight or four feet in length. Commercial contractor debris, such as roofing tiles or professional landscaping leftovers, will not be serviced by the city fleet.
Holiday Service Shifts and Customer Assistance
Tamarac maintains a remarkably consistent sanitation schedule, with trucks running on nearly every public holiday throughout the year. The only exception to this steadfast rule is Christmas Day, December 25th. If your normal collection happens to align with Christmas, your bins will simply be serviced on your next regularly scheduled pickup day. For any localized issues, such as a missed collection, a cracked bin lid, or clarification on bulk allowances, residents can utilize the Waste Management automated customer service line at 866-684-3142. Alternatively, the city’s Public Services team remains on standby at 954-597-3750 to help resolve lingering resident concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Tamarac?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week, while recycling is collected once a week in automated carts.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Christmas Day is the only observed holiday for collection; if your day falls on Christmas, your schedule shifts to the next regular service 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 week according to your designated neighborhood schedule.
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