Each year the Solid Waste and Recycling brochure is mailed out to each resident in the City of Plantation by Waste Management. If you did not receive one, please call Waste Management (954-974-7500) to have one mailed to you, stop by one of the City buildings to pick one up or you can download it from the City of Plantation website
City Administration would like to remind residents of Bulk Pick-up guidelines:
Bulk waste includes but is not limited to appliances, furniture, mattresses, carpets, carpet padding, yard waste and other bulky materials generated from the ordinary housekeeping operation of a residence, items too large to fit into a blue solid waste bag or toter cart. Bulk waste does not include construction debris or other loose materials. All items for collection should be placed curbside no earlier than 24 hours prior to your pick up date. Only City of Plantation blue garbage bags or clear yard bags may be used for bulk pick up. Black bags containing bulk or other items will not be picked up. Waste generated by commercial businesses or landscapers is not permitted.
- Tree trimmings must be cut into 4 ft lengths and must be tied into bundles weighing no more than 40 lbs each. Small yard waste must be placed in clear yard bags and placed curbside on your bulk day only. No limit to the number of bundled tree branches. Tree trimmings only - No tree stumps or logs allowed. Palm fronds must be cut and tied into 4 ft lengths
- Rugs and carpeting must be rolled and securely tied in order to be picked up
- Refrigerators, air conditioners and appliances containing Freon must have the Freon safely removed and an approved sticker put on the item before it is placed curbside.
- No electronics will be allowed. Electronics must be taken to one of the recycling drop off locations.
- Various types of bulk items must be separated on swale. i.e. appliances, yard waste, other bulk items, etc. To prevent property damage and expedite the pick up process keep bulk waste away from mailboxes, trees, power poles, fire hydrants, fences, street signs and off of storm drains.
- To ensure the safety of Waste Management drivers, mirrors, glass table tops, window panes, plate glass, etc will only be picked up if they are properly and safely placed in a rigid container. Any broken glass must be placed into a secure container and marked as glass.
fUnacceptable items will not be moved in order to collect the proper items. If this should occur, the pile will be considered contaminated and will not be picked up.
Eligible Items:
- Household goods, such as appliances, furniture, mattresses, large toys
- Carpeting: flattened and tied with a heavy cord into bundles not to exceed 40 lbs
- Tree trimmings: cut into 4 ft lengths and tied into bundles not to exceed 40 lbs
- Clear bags of yard debris - shrubs, leaves, grass, weeds, etc.
- Water heaters, toilets, vacuum cleaners
- Refrigerators (with freon properly removed)
Unacceptable Items:
- Tires, auto parts, engines, transmissions
- Batteries
- Wood
- Drywall
- Fencing
- Tile
- Shingles
- Chemicals
- Concrete including bricks or pavers
- Oils, paints
- Insecticides
- Glass not properly wrapped
- Unbundled or uncut tree trimmings
- Contractor generated waste
- BLACK BAGS
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Home remodeling or demolition debris
Leaves and yard waste:
- Small yard waste that will fit inside a bag, such as leaves, shrubbery, small branches, weeds and grass, must be placed into clear yard bags.
- These items will only be removed on your scheduled bulk removal dates, and only when placed in clear bags. Black trash bags are not permitted, and will not be picked up.
- Black bags that are left out on the swale will be issued a notice by Code Enforcement.
- Palm fronds and large branches may be tied into bundles (not to exceed four (4) feet or 40 pounds), and placed alongside bulk pick-up items.
- For a nominal fee, yard waste may be brought to the City’s Horticultural Recycling Center, located at 750 NW 91st Avenue, off Cleary Boulevard. For a list of acceptable yard waste and applicable fees, please visit the Horticultural Recycling Center page.
Homeowners who leave black bags or unacceptable items on swales after bulk pick up will be issued a citation by Code Enforcement.
Clear bag costs and locations:
Winn Dixie
Cleary Blvd & Nob Hill Rd
Winn Dixie Brand
21ct clear trash bags, 30 gallon, $3.99
Located with other trash bags
Wal-Mart
Sunrise Blvd & Flamingo Rd.
Hefty Brand
28ct clear trash bags, 30 gallon, $5.98
Located with plastic wraps
Home Depot, two locations
Sunrise Blvd & Flamingo Rd
2901 N. University Dr
Husky Brand
60ct 55 gallon drum liners, $16.58
Located in cleaning product aisle
Prices and locations effective 10/01/09
Alternative bulk waste and landscaping options:
The following Broward County locations will allow residents from the City of Plantation to drop off hazardous waste and electronics on Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and bulk items, hazardous waste and electronics on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Central Transfer Station
5490 Reese Road
Davie, FL 33314
Open Saturdays only
North Transfer Station
2780 Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
South Transfer Station
5601 W Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33023
NOTE: Free disposal is available to the residents of all Broward County cities except Pembroke Pines, Parkland, Pompano Beach, and Hallandale Beach. For further information, please call 954 765-4999.
The City of Plantation appreciates your cooperation in this matter. For more information on this or other solid waste and recycling matters, please visit Plantation.org, or call 954-452-2535.
