Boca Raton Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Dual-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Boca Raton recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Dual-stream schedule: Paper Week vs. Commingled Week
- Paper Week
- Yellow Bin (Paper and Cardboard)
- Commingled Week
- Blue Bin (Bottles, Cans, and Plastics)
Dual-stream bins collected weekly on Wednesday. Paper and cardboard in yellow bin; plastic containers, aluminum cans, and glass bottles in blue bin.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard Boxes (flattened) and Paperboard
- Newspapers, Magazines, Office Paper, and Mail
- Plastic Bottles and Containers (#1-7)
- Aluminum Cans and Steel/Tin Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Stretch Film
- Styrofoam Packaging
- Pizza Boxes with Food Grease
- Garden Hoses and Electrical Wires
- Batteries and Light Bulbs
Can you recycle these items in Boca Raton?
Can you recycle cardboard in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Boca Raton?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Boca Raton?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Boca Raton?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Boca Raton?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Boca Raton?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Boca Raton?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Boca Raton Sanitation Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 561-416-3357
201 W. Palmetto Park RoadBoca Raton, FL 33432
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Routes).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Boca Raton, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Thursday. Set containers out Roll green trash cart to curb between 6:00 PM the evening before and 7:00 AM on collection morning. Remove carts by 7:00 PM same day.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Routes).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Boca Raton?
As of 2026-10-10: 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: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Routes).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Boca Raton?
Weekly bulk trash pickup of up to 4 cubic yards (furniture, mattresses, appliances) on your second regular service day. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 561-416-3357 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Routes).
What items are accepted for recycling in Boca Raton?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard Boxes (flattened) and Paperboard, Newspapers, Magazines, Office Paper, and Mail, Plastic Bottles and Containers (#1-7), Aluminum Cans and Steel/Tin Cans, Glass Bottles and Jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Stretch Film, Styrofoam Packaging, Pizza Boxes with Food Grease, Garden Hoses and Electrical Wires, Batteries and Light Bulbs. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon/Thu & Tue/Fri Routes).