Wellington Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Wellington, Florida.
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Village of Wellington Solid Waste / FCC Environmental
Phone Number
561-791-4003Facility Address
12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling/yard waste is collected once a week.
Bin Colors
Grey for garbage, Yellow bin for paper, Blue bin for plastics/glass.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day push collection schedules back by one day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected once a week on your designated yard waste/bulk day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Recycling is managed under the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) dual-bin system.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
FCC Environmental and the 96-Gallon Carts
Within the Village of Wellington, solid waste collection is executed by FCC Environmental Services, operating under a municipal contract to ensure neighborhood cleanliness. Every single-family home is provided with a heavy-duty 96-gallon automated garbage cart owned by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. Due to the mechanized nature of the collection trucks, placement is heavily regulated. You must roll your gray cart out by 6:00 a.m., ensuring the wheels and the lid hinge are facing your house, while the lid opening points directly toward the street. You must leave a minimum clearance of three feet around the cart. The village strictly prohibits leaving trash outside the bin; all everyday refuse must fit entirely inside with the lid closed.
Dual-Container Recycling Requirements
Wellington utilizes a highly efficient dual-bin recycling system to maximize the purity of diverted materials. Residents are issued a yellow container and a blue container, each serving a distinct purpose on your single assigned recycling day per week. The yellow bin is exclusively for flattened cardboard boxes, paper rolls, magazines, and dry food boxes. The blue bin is reserved for rinsed plastic containers up to two gallons in size, glass bottles with the lids removed, and aluminum cans. Plastic grocery bags, styrofoam, and light bulbs are aggressively banned from both bins. If you place unapproved items in your containers, the sorting facility considers the load contaminated, and your bins may be tagged with a violation sticker.
Weekly Bulk Waste Protocols
For oversized household items that cannot squeeze into your 96-gallon cart, Wellington provides a highly convenient weekly bulk pickup service. On your scheduled bulk day, you are permitted to set out up to three large items, such as an old mattress, a discarded sofa, or a framed patio table. If you exceed this three-item threshold, the driver will only take three pieces and tag the rest for the following week. When disposing of old appliances like washing machines or refrigerators, state law mandates the removal of all locking doors to eliminate entrapment hazards. Construction debris, such as shattered mirrors or sliding glass doors, must be heavily wrapped and broken down into your regular garbage bin, not left loose as bulk.
Vegetation Restrictions and HOA Ordinances
Keeping your lawn impeccably manicured is a hallmark of living in Wellington, but managing the resulting yard waste requires strict adherence to local rules. All vegetation must be placed curbside no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before collection and must be removed by 11:00 p.m. on your service day. Furthermore, the village enforces a strict aesthetic ordinance requiring all garbage and vegetation bins to be completely screened from public view when not sitting at the curb. Many localized Homeowners Associations (HOAs) possess even stricter regulations regarding where containers can be stored during the week, so residents are highly encouraged to consult their specific neighborhood bylaws to avoid costly community fines.
Prohibited Household Hazardous Materials
The mechanical compaction trucks used in Wellington are incredibly powerful, making the inclusion of hazardous materials incredibly dangerous. Residents are strictly forbidden from throwing flammable liquids, wet paint, propane tanks, automotive batteries, or corrosive chemicals into their regular gray carts. Placing these items in the standard waste stream can trigger spontaneous fires or cause catastrophic equipment damage. In fact, homeowners can be held legally and financially responsible for injuries sustained by sanitation workers if prohibited explosives are discovered in their bins. To properly discard these dangerous compounds, you must transport them to the official Solid Waste Authority household hazardous waste drop-off facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Wellington?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week, and recycling/yard waste is collected once a week.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day push collection schedules back by one day.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Grey for garbage, Yellow bin for paper, Blue bin for plastics/glass.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected once a week on your designated yard waste/bulk day.
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