Delray Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Delray Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Delray 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 Delray Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Twice weekly by area, collected Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m.: Area 1 Tue+Fri; Area 2 Wed+Sat... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Weekly per area: A1 Tuesday, A2 Monday, A3 Friday, A4 Thursday, A5 Wednesday, A6... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Weekly on the area's bulk day: A1 Friday, A2 Monday, A3 Tuesday, A4 Thursday, A5... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Yard waste | Weekly vegetative waste on the area's vegetation day: A1 Friday, A2 Monday, A3 Tuesday... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Hazardous waste | Two Home Chemical and Recycling Centers: Delray East, 1901 SW 4th Ave, Delray Beach FL 33444; Delray West, 13400 S State Road 7, Delray Beach FL 33446. Both: 561-697-2700 / 866-792-4636. Accepts non-alkaline batteries (auto, button, Ni-Cad, lithium), oil-based paint, light bulbs, electronics, chemicals. | Provider: Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (free for residents). |
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 |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Door service mix — Some areas receive rear/side-door collection rather than curbside - the schedule map's hatching distinguishes curbside vs curbside-east-side service.
- Vegetative setout law — City LDR Ch. 51 regulates vegetative waste placement times/locations; violations trigger special collection charges.
- Outside-limits rule — Residents outside city limits fall under the Solid Waste Authority, not city sanitation.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Waste Management (city contract; Sanitation Division, Neighborhood & Community Services) | |
| Recycling | Waste Management (bins via Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County) | |
| Bulk | Waste Management | |
| Yard waste | Waste Management | |
| Hazardous waste | Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (free for residents) |
Common questions
The things Delray Beach residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Delray Beach?
Twice weekly between Monday and Saturday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., depending on your area (1-6). Examples: NW Area 1 gets Tuesday+Friday; NE Area 2 gets Wednesday+Saturday. Check the city's 6-area schedule map.
When is bulk trash picked up in Delray Beach?
Weekly on your area's bulk day - Friday (A1), Monday (A2), Tuesday (A3), Thursday (A4), Saturday (A5) or Wednesday (A6).
Does Delray Beach collect on holidays?
Only Thanksgiving and Christmas Day suspend trash, recycling and yard waste collection; every other holiday runs normally.
Who picks up trash in Delray Beach?
Waste Management under city contract - service issues: (561) 202-2463 or swsdelraybeachcomplaints@wm.com; city Sanitation line: (561) 243-7530. Recycling bins come from SWA (561) 697-2700.
What bulk items are NOT collected in Delray Beach?
Construction materials, boats, junk cars, boulders and tree trunks. Collected bulk includes appliances, furniture, bedding, lawn mowers and wood fences up to 6 feet.
Where can I drop off hazardous waste in Delray Beach?
Free at SWA's Home Chemical and Recycling Centers: 1901 SW 4th Ave (East) or 13400 S State Road 7 (West) - batteries, paint, bulbs, electronics and chemicals.
Where can I recycle cardboard in Delray Beach?
13 free cardboard/paper drop-off locations citywide through the SWA partnership - find the nearest at swa.org/198/Where-to-Recycle.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from the Delray Beach Sanitation Division page and the official 6-area schedule PDF (visual read via browser render).
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Delray Beach city: 67,536; prior estimate 67000).
Population 67,536 · Sources: www.delraybeachfl.gov, www.delraybeachfl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.