Lake Worth Beach, FL Bulk Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
Lake Worth Beach, FL programs: Bulk: MONTHLY on the 3rd <zone weekday> of the month: Zone 1 3rd Monday, Zone 2 3rd Thursday, Zone 3 3rd Friday, Zone 4 3rd Tuesday. Up to 4 cubic yards per pickup. Never within 5 ft of mailboxes/cars/poles, on water meters, or under low branches/wires. · Yard waste: On the weekly vegetation service day (same weekday as recycling): dark green city cart PLUS up to one 4-cubic-yard pile. 4/50 rule: limbs, branches, logs, fronds cut to <=4 ft and <=50 lb. Bulk on yard day = Notice of Violation with fines.
What about bulky or special collection?
Programs beyond regular trash collection — schedules, materials and providers.
| Program | When | Rules | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | MONTHLY on the 3rd <zone weekday> of the month: Zone 1 3rd Monday, Zone 2 3rd Thursday, Zone 3 3rd Friday, Zone 4 3rd Tuesday. Up to 4 cubic yards per pickup. Never within 5 ft of mailboxes/cars/poles, on water meters, or under low branches/wires. | City of Lake Worth Beach | |
| Yard waste | On the weekly vegetation service day (same weekday as recycling): dark green city cart PLUS up to one 4-cubic-yard pile. 4/50 rule: limbs, branches, logs, fronds cut to <=4 ft and <=50 lb. Bulk on yard day = Notice of Violation with fines. | City of Lake Worth Beach |
Bulk schedule by zone
| 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 schedule by zone
| 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. |
Prep rules & exceptions
Do this before it goes to the curb, or it stays there.
- 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.
- Trilingual guides — Collection guidelines published in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Bulk pickup FAQs
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.
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.