Fort Lauderdale Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Roll out automated carts to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled collection days with handles toward the house.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Roll out automated carts to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled collection days with handles toward the house. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Monthly designated curbside collection by route zone; place out no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection | Up to 8 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Year-round. Yard waste and vegetative debris collected curbside; tree limbs and trimmings must be tied in neat bundles. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official black cart for twice weekly trash collection
- Maintain 3 feet of clearance around the cart from trees, mailboxes, and parked cars
Fort Lauderdale recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- Plastic and paper to-go cups
- Cardboard boxes flattened and clean paper packaging
- Aluminum and steel food and drink cans
- Glass bottles and jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags and plastic film
- Household batteries and electronics
- Styrofoam cups and packing peanuts
Fort Lauderdale bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Monthly designated curbside collection by route zone; place out no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 954-828-8000 |
Fort Lauderdale holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works (contracted with Waste Management) · contractor
Phone: 954-828-8000
100 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33301
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Collection Zones (Twice Weekly Trash, Once Weekly Recycling).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Roll out automated carts to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled collection days with handles toward the house.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Zones (Twice Weekly Trash, Once Weekly Recycling).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Fort Lauderdale?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Zones (Twice Weekly Trash, Once Weekly Recycling).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Fort Lauderdale?
Monthly designated curbside collection by route zone; place out no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 954-828-8000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Zones (Twice Weekly Trash, Once Weekly Recycling).
What items are accepted for recycling in Fort Lauderdale?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs, Plastic and paper to-go cups, Cardboard boxes flattened and clean paper packaging, Aluminum and steel food and drink cans, Glass bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and plastic film, Household batteries and electronics, Styrofoam cups and packing peanuts. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Zones (Twice Weekly Trash, Once Weekly Recycling).