Lake Worth Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Lake Worth Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Lake Worth Beach, FL is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle Bulk Yard
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Lake Worth Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Monday · Tuesday · Thursday · Friday | Depends on your zone — check the Recycling zone list |
| Bulk | 3rd Tuesday of the Month · 3rd Friday of the Month · 3rd Thursday of the Month · 3rd Monday of the Month | Depends on your zone — check the Bulk zone list |
| Yard waste | Tuesday (Excluding 3rd Tuesday of the Month) · Friday (Excluding 3rd Friday of the Month) · Thursday (Excluding 3rd Thursday of the Month) · Monday (Excluding 3rd Monday of the Month) | Depends on your zone — check the Yard waste zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 4 (Monday & Thursday) | Monday & Thursday | All-in-one zone: recycling Tuesday, vegetation Tuesday (Excluding 3rd Tuesday of the Month), bulk 3rd Tuesday of the Month. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 3 (Monday & Thursday) | Monday & Thursday | All-in-one zone: recycling Friday, vegetation Friday (Excluding 3rd Friday of the Month), bulk 3rd Friday of the Month. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 2 (Tuesday & Friday) | Tuesday & Friday | All-in-one zone: recycling Thursday, vegetation Thursday (Excluding 3rd Thursday of the Month), bulk 3rd Thursday of the Month. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 1 (Tuesday & Friday) | Tuesday & Friday | All-in-one zone: recycling Monday, vegetation Monday (Excluding 3rd Monday of the Month), bulk 3rd Monday of the Month. |
When is recycling collected?
Recycling day by zone — recycling runs on its own schedule, which can differ from trash. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 1 recycle (Monday) | Monday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 4 recycle (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 2 recycle (Thursday) | Thursday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 3 recycle (Friday) | Friday | Recycling day for this zone. |
Bulk collection days by zone
Use the zone list with the city’s current schedule.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 4 bulk (3rd Tuesday of the Month) | 3rd Tuesday of the Month | Monthly bulk day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 3 bulk (3rd Friday of the Month) | 3rd Friday of the Month | Monthly bulk day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 2 bulk (3rd Thursday of the Month) | 3rd Thursday of the Month | Monthly bulk day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 1 bulk (3rd Monday of the Month) | 3rd Monday of the Month | Monthly bulk day for this zone. |
Yard waste collection days by zone
Use the zone list with the city’s current schedule.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 4 vegetation (Tuesday (Excluding 3rd Tuesday of the Month)) | Tuesday (Excluding 3rd Tuesday of the Month) | Vegetation/yard waste day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 3 vegetation (Friday (Excluding 3rd Friday of the Month)) | Friday (Excluding 3rd Friday of the Month) | Vegetation/yard waste day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 2 vegetation (Thursday (Excluding 3rd Thursday of the Month)) | Thursday (Excluding 3rd Thursday of the Month) | Vegetation/yard waste day for this zone. |
| Lake Worth Beach Zone 1 vegetation (Monday (Excluding 3rd Monday of the Month)) | Monday (Excluding 3rd Monday of the Month) | Vegetation/yard waste day for this zone. |
Service days by zone
The city publishes service-specific zone or cycle details rather than one shared date calendar.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Cart discipline — Black cart: lid closed, opening to the street, wheels at curb, 3-ft clear zone; side bags refused.
- NOV fines — Bulk placed out on yard-waste day triggers a Notice of Violation and fines.
- Appliance safety — Remove or seal doors on refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers so children cannot become trapped.
- Trilingual guides — Collection guidelines published in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
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 Lake Worth Beach, Solid Waste & Recycling Division (municipal) | |
| Recycling | City of Lake Worth Beach (weekly) | |
| Bulk | City of Lake Worth Beach | |
| Yard waste | City of Lake Worth Beach |
Common questions
The things Lake Worth Beach residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Lake Worth Beach?
Twice weekly by zone: Zones 1-2 Tuesday+Friday; Zones 3-4 Monday+Thursday. Use the city's Find My Schedule lookup or the Collection Zone Map.
When is bulk trash picked up in Lake Worth Beach?
Once a MONTH on the 3rd weekday of your zone's cycle (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri), up to 4 cubic yards. Furniture, mattresses and appliances only - no vegetation, wood, glass, metal, construction debris or tires.
What day is recycling picked up in Lake Worth Beach?
Weekly on a set day per zone (Mon/Z1, Tue/Z4, Thu/Z2, Fri/Z3). Blue bin for containers, yellow bin for paper - never mix the two.
Can I put yard waste out with bulk in Lake Worth Beach?
No - vegetation goes out on your weekly vegetation day (green cart + up to a 4-cubic-yard pile, 4-ft/50-lb rule). Putting bulk out on yard day brings a Notice of Violation and fines.
How do I dispose of a mirror or glass tabletop in Lake Worth Beach?
Break it up (wrapped in a blanket), secure the pieces in a box, and place the box in the black garbage cart.
Who picks up trash in Lake Worth Beach?
The city's own Solid Waste & Recycling Division - a full-service municipal operation covering garbage, recycling, yard and bulk waste.
Can pizza boxes go in recycling in Lake Worth Beach?
Yes in the yellow bin if there are no food stains - and remove the greasy bottom first.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from the city's HostedService_RefusePickup FeatureServer and residential-services guidelines page.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Lake Worth Beach city: 43,346; prior estimate 42000).
Population 43,346 · Sources: services.arcgis.com, lakeworthbeachfl.gov, lakeworthbeachfl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.