West Palm Beach, FL trash pickup schedule
West Palm Beach trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service): Waste Pro (recycling) City Public Works Solid Waste (Sanitation) Division collects residential garbage, yard waste and bulk items; recycling bins are provided by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) and collected by Waste Pro. Bulk service is for single-family homes.14 |
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| How often | Trash twice weekly (pairs Mon & Thu, Tue & Fri or Wed & Sat by area), recycling weekly, yard waste weekly (yard/bulk day by area)78 |
| Set out | curbside the night before collection but not before 6 p.m.; lid opening toward the street; at least ten feet from yard trash, poles and mailboxes (the page's Do's list says five feet)5 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: experience.arcgis.com1 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. all services on schedule2 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 0 listed (hours and fees).
West Palm Beach holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Standing table (repeats yearly): on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas residential garbage has no service (resumes on your next scheduled service day) and bulk/yard waste is delayed one day for the rest of the week; recycling has no service on Thanksgiving and Christmas but runs on schedule on New Year's Day; the day after Thanksgiving delays bulk/yard one day. All other holidays (MLK, Presidents, Memorial, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve): on schedule.2 |
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| Official notice | wpb.org2 |
| Corroboration | 2026 city news releases confirm 'regular schedule' for Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Independence Day 2026, matching the standing table; no Thanksgiving/Christmas 2026 release yet as of 2026-11-019 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | all services on schedule2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | Residential garbage and recycling: no service, resumes on next scheduled service day; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay for rest of week2 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Changes; see details | Bulk/yard and commercial one-day delay; residential garbage and recycling on schedule2 |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No change | all services on schedule2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | Residential garbage and recycling: no service; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay2 |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | No change | all services on schedule2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Skipped (no make-up day) | Residential garbage: no service; recycling on schedule; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in West Palm Beach
| How it works | Set collection days4 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no booking for up to 3 items: place at curb on your weekly bulk/yard day (separate from yard pile); more than 3 items = paid special pickup via [email protected] or (561) 822-20754 |
| Limits | up to 3 bulk items per week (e.g. max 3 appliances, 3 mattresses); carpet rolled to 4 ft, max 5 rolls; 2 tires once a year per residence; freon items put out on vegetation day next to the yard pile4 |
| Fees | free up to 3 items; fee for more than 3 items and for construction materials (doors, cabinets, sinks, toilets, fences, windows)4 |
| Not accepted | |
| Moving boxes | one-time courtesy collection of large quantities of moving boxes within 30 days of moving in, on your yard waste day; call ahead; boxes empty, broken down and tied4 |
| Hurricane rule | do not put bulk or vegetation at the curb once a hurricane watch or warning is issued11 |
Recycling in West Palm Beach
| Pickup | weekly78 |
|---|---|
| Type | dual-stream (blue bin: bottles, cans, glass, plastic containers; yellow bin: paper, cardboard, mail)36 |
| Glass | accepted in bin (glass bottles and jars in the blue bin)3 |
| Plastics | plastic containers #1-#7 (blue bin)6 |
Accepted
- Aluminum cans (blue bin)3
- Steel cans, rinsed (blue bin)3
- Plastic bottles (blue bin)3
- Glass bottles and jars (blue bin)3
- Flattened boxes up to 3 ft x 3 ft (yellow bin)3
- Newspaper (yellow bin)3
- Junk mail, office paper, magazines, books, phone books, paper bags (yellow bin)3
- Plastic containers #1-#7 (blue bin)6
- Drink boxes, milk and juice cartons (blue bin)6
- All cardboard boxes incl. tissue and dry food boxes, flattened and cut to 3 ft x 3 ft max (yellow bin)6
- Shredded paper in a folded brown paper bag (yellow bin)6
Programs
- Recycling bins provided free by SWA; request new/replacement bins on the SWA website5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes4 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round, weekly7 |
| How often | weekly (yard/bulk day by area)7 |
| Rules | one pile up to 10 cubic yards (18' x 4' x 4') in front of the home, out the day before; grass/leaves/small clippings bagged (max 50 lb bags); limbs max 4 ft long, 6 in diameter; stumps max 12 in diameter; not in carts or boxes; 10 ft from obstructions; no contractor/commercial yard waste; larger piles = fee4 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Real trees (no lights/decorations) collected curbside on your regular yard waste day; ongoing rule, no dated 2026-27 notice3 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Not published by the city (official page)
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call customer service (561) 822-2075; online service requests at wpbkey.wpb.org1 |
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| Phone | Solid Waste office (561) 822-2075 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.); 24-hour (561) 822-2222; Waste Pro (561) 688-8912; SWA (561) 640-40001 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | wpb.org1 |
| [email protected]1 |
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- Cape Coral, FLWaste Pro
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- Hollywood, FLWaste Pro USA
- Miramar, FLWaste Pro of Florida
- Deltona, FLWaste Pro
All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.
West Palm Beach trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in West Palm Beach?
Trash is collected twice weekly (pairs Mon & Thu, Tue & Fri or Wed & Sat by area). West Palm Beach does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (experience.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in West Palm Beach?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Residential garbage and recycling: no service, resumes on next scheduled service day; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay for rest of week
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in West Palm Beach?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Residential garbage and recycling: no service; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in West Palm Beach?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Skipped (no make-up day): Residential garbage: no service; recycling on schedule; bulk/yard and commercial: one-day delay
How do I get rid of bulky items in West Palm Beach?
Set collection days. no booking for up to 3 items: place at curb on your weekly bulk/yard day (separate from yard pile); more than 3 items = paid special pickup via [email protected] or (561) 822-2075 Fees: free up to 3 items; fee for more than 3 items and for construction materials (doors, cabinets, sinks, toilets, fences, windows).
Does West Palm Beach recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in bin (glass bottles and jars in the blue bin).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in West Palm Beach?
Use the city’s online form (Call customer service (561) 822-2075; online service requests at https://wpbkey.wpb.org/) or call Solid Waste office (561) 822-2075 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.); 24-hour (561) 822-2222; Waste Pro (561) 688-8912; SWA (561) 640-4000.
Sources
- 1 Solid WasteCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Holiday Trash Pick Up ScheduleCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 A-Z Guide to Waste Disposal & RecyclingCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Yard Waste & BulkCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 ResidentialCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 What Can I Recycle?City · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Solid Waste Fee Schedule (PDF, via Fees and Ordinance page)City · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Generalized Service Pickup Days (ArcGIS FeatureServer, City GIS/Public Works)City · gis.wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 News ReleasesCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Household Hazardous WasteCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Hurricane Readiness Guide - Trash & SanitationCity · wpb.org · checked October 30, 2026
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