Wilton Manors Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Wilton Manors, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Management
Phone Number
954-974-7500Facility Address
2020 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Collection Schedule
Twice-weekly garbage and weekly recycling collection.
Bin Colors
Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No service on Christmas Day; schedule shifts for the remainder of the week.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk pickup is provided once a month on a scheduled date.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
The city has strict codes for where and when bins can be stored on non-pickup days.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Island City Sanitation Logistics
Known affectionately as the Island City, Wilton Manors manages its residential garbage collection through a comprehensive franchise agreement with Waste Management. Single-family homes receive reliable refuse pickup twice a week. Every property is equipped with a sturdy rollout cart that must be wheeled to the swale no later than 7:00 AM on the scheduled service mornings. To facilitate safe and swift automated collection, the container must be placed on level ground with the lid fully shut. Residents are strictly required to maintain a three-foot clearance radius away from mailboxes, utility poles, and parked vehicles so the truck's mechanical arm can operate without obstruction.
Maintaining Pure Recycling Streams
The City of Wilton Manors places a heavy emphasis on environmental stewardship, encouraging maximum participation in the weekly single-stream recycling program. Using the distinct blue cart provided by Waste Management, you may deposit flattened cardboard, clean paper products, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic bottles. However, preventing contamination is paramount to the program's viability. You must never bag your recyclables; plastic grocery sacks jam the gears at the processing facility and are strictly prohibited. Carts found to contain banned items like styrofoam packaging, greasy pizza boxes, or broken glass will be tagged with a non-compliance notice and bypassed by the driver.
Zone-Specific Bulk Collections
To accommodate the disposal of oversized household goods, Wilton Manors implements a structured, zone-based monthly bulk trash collection program. The city is divided into specific geographic areas, each assigned a designated week for bulk pickups. Residents are permitted to place large items such as discarded mattresses, broken furniture, and appliances at the curb only during their designated timeframe. Placing bulk debris on the swale outside of your assigned week is a direct violation of municipal code and will trigger immediate warnings followed by costly code enforcement citations.
Yard Waste Specifications
The lush tropical foliage defining the Island City requires frequent landscaping. Wilton Manors residents can dispose of vegetative debris alongside their regular garbage or during bulk collection weeks, provided strict preparation guidelines are followed. Small organic matter like grass clippings and fallen leaves must be bagged tightly or placed in separate trash cans. When trimming palm fronds or tree branches, the wood must be cut down to lengths of four feet or less and securely bundled with twine. Any single bag, can, or wood bundle weighing over 50 pounds will be deemed a safety hazard and left uncollected.
Broward County Household Chemical Disposal
Protecting the local waterways from toxic runoff is a shared community responsibility. Dangerous household chemicals must never be thrown into your municipal garbage or recycling carts. Wilton Manors residents are required to safely isolate volatile compounds such as wet latex paint, used motor oil, antifreeze, and lithium-ion batteries. These materials must be transported to a Broward County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event or a designated county facility. By utilizing these specialized collection sites, you guarantee that toxic substances are neutralized safely, keeping the municipal waste stream uncontaminated and protecting the fragile South Florida ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Wilton Manors?
A: Twice-weekly garbage and weekly recycling collection.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No service on Christmas Day; schedule shifts for the remainder of the week.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk pickup is provided once a month on a scheduled date.
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