Fort Lauderdale Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 8 items per collection. Monthly designated curbside collection by route zone; place out no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Fort Lauderdale
Follow the listed bulk rule: Monthly designated curbside collection by route zone; place out no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Broward County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Broward County North Drop-off Center
2780 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
County drop-off center for bulk waste, vegetative debris, and household hazardous items.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).