Boynton Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Boynton Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Boynton Beach, FL runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Boynton Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Yard waste | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Skipped that week |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped that week |
- All other 2026 holidays (Mon, Jan 19, 2026) — no pickup change is recorded.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Hurricane timing — No major tree trimming or bulk placement after a named storm is announced - pickup before landfall is not guaranteed; trim early (season starts June 1).
- Amnesty weeks — 2026: Vegetation amnesty May 4-8 and Dec 7-11 (over-limit allowed on bulk day, fees waived); Tire amnesty Jun 1-5 and Nov 30-Dec 4 (8 tires max).
- Violation charges — Early setout, mixed piles and over-limit vegetation are charged because they require extra staff/resources.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Boynton Beach, Solid Waste Division (municipal) | |
| Recycling | City of Boynton Beach (weekly, no additional cost) | |
| Bulk | City of Boynton Beach | |
| Yard waste | City of Boynton Beach |
Common questions
The things Boynton Beach residents ask most.
When is bulk trash picked up in Boynton Beach?
Every week - up to 3 cubic yards of bulk and 3 cubic yards of vegetation, placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before through 6 a.m. on pickup day. Keep bulk and vegetation in separate piles with 3 ft clearance.
What holidays affect trash pickup in Boynton Beach?
In 2026 only Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26) and Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25) - no pickup and no make-up day. Every other holiday runs a normal schedule.
How does dual-stream recycling work in Boynton Beach?
Yellow bin for paper (newspapers, magazines, mail, boxes cut to 3x3); blue bin for cans, bottles/jars, cartons and plastics #1-7. Weekly, no extra cost. No bags, electronics or styrofoam.
Who picks up trash in Boynton Beach?
The City's Solid Waste Division within city limits - (561) 742-6200 option 1. If you have city water but live outside the limits, the Solid Waste Authority serves you: 561-640-4000.
How do I get rid of a large tree stump or construction debris in Boynton Beach?
Stumps/trunks over 4 inches and over-limit C&D need a Bagster plus a scheduled special pick-up through the city's MyBoynton mobile app (C&D is limited to 1 cubic yard weekly at the curb).
When can I put out extra tires in Boynton Beach?
Tire Amnesty Weeks 2026: June 1-5 and Nov 30-Dec 4 - up to 8 car tires on your scheduled bulk day, 3 ft from your cart. No make-ups if missed.
What trash mistakes cost money in Boynton Beach?
Charged violations include putting piles out before your scheduled day, mixed debris piles (e.g. vegetation on top of construction material), and vegetation piles over 3 cubic yards.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from boynton-beach.org garbage/recycling + pickup-schedules pages and the Solid Waste brochure PDF.
- [CITY-STATED] 2026 holiday schedule: only Thanksgiving and Christmas suspend pickup; amnesty weeks announced for vegetation and tires.
Population 81,000 · Sources: www.boynton-beach.org, www.boynton-beach.org, www.boynton-beach.org · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.