Maintaining a clean and efficient waste management system is crucial for the health and well-being of Deerfield Beach residents. The City of Deerfield Beach provides comprehensive solid waste services directly to its residents, ensuring reliable and consistent trash collection throughout the community.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Deerfield Beach
The City of Deerfield Beach is the sole provider of curbside garbage services for residential properties. As of March 3rd, 2025, the city is implementing a Garbage Route Optimization program, which means collection days may change for approximately 7,300 homes.
Residential Trash Collection
Deerfield Beach offers household garbage collection twice per week. To ensure proper pickup, residents must follow specific guidelines:
- Place carts curbside before 7:00 AM on collection day
- Use city-issued brown garbage carts
- All garbage must be in plastic bags inside the cart
- Sharp objects must be separately wrapped
- Position cart with metal bar facing the street
- Keep cart at least 5 feet from obstacles
- Ensure cart lid is closed
Recycling Services
Currently, curbside recycling is suspended. Residents should:
- Place all materials in the brown garbage cart
- Drop off recyclables at the Recycling Drop-Off Center
- Contact Solid Waste Division at 954-480-4391 for cart removal
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Deerfield Beach offers weekly bulk collection with specific guidelines:
- Items must not fit in regular garbage cart
- Bulk waste piles limited to 7 cubic yards
- Place items 10 feet from obstacles
- Do not include hazardous materials
- Bulk items include:
- Yard debris
- Furniture and mattresses
- Appliances
- Large packaging materials
Drop-Off Center Services
The Recycling Drop-Off Center (401 SW 4th Street) provides additional disposal options:
- Open Mondays and Saturdays: 8 AM to 12 PM
- Tuesdays through Fridays: 8 AM to 4 PM
- Residents can drop up to 2 cubic yards of bulk items
- Proof of residency required
How to Find Your Collection Day
Residents can use DFB Waste Watch to:
- Look up collection schedules
- Track garbage pickup days
- Stay informed about route changes
Garbage Route Optimization
The city is optimizing collection routes to:
- Improve collection efficiency
- Reduce operational costs
- Balance workload among crews
- Minimize delays and overtime
- Improve overall service quality
Important Reminders
- Do not place carts out before designated collection day
- No construction debris allowed
- Code enforcement will be relaxed during route changes
- Yard signs will indicate collection day changes
Deerfield Beach is committed to providing efficient and reliable trash collection services. By following guidelines and staying informed about route changes, residents can help maintain a clean and sustainable community.
Contact Information:
- Recycling & Solid Waste Division
- Phone: 954-480-4391
- Email: [email protected]
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
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The City of Deerfield Beach is the sole provider of curbside garbage services for residences within the City. Services include garbage cart pick-up, bulk trash
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Residential Services include garbage cart pick-up, bulk trash pick-up, and roll-off services · Commercial Services · RecyclingRecycling is currently suspended