Palm Beach County (Solid Waste Authority), FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Palm Beach County (Solid Waste Authority), Florida — in one page, with sources.
Recycling in Palm Beach County (Solid Waste Authority), FL follows the service-specific schedule listed below.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Palm Beach County (Solid Waste Authority) services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | SWA provides and delivers curbside recycle bins free countywide (866-639-2467 / 561-697-2700; swa.org/196/Recycling-Bin-Forms) - cited by West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach programs. 13 free cardboard/paper drop-off locations in Delray Beach alone (swa.org/198/Where-to-Recycle). | Provider: Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (countywide authority). |
| Hazardous waste | Free residential HHW + battery drop-off. Southern network: Home Chemical and Recycling Center - Delray Beach (East), 1901 SW 4th Ave, Delray Beach 33444; Delray Beach (West), 13400 S State Road 7, Delray Beach 33446. 561-697-2700 / 866-792-4636. Accepts automotive/button/Ni-Cad/lithium batteries, oil-based paint, light bulbs, electronics, chemicals. Main complex: 7501 N. Jog Rd, West Palm Beach 33412 (561-640-4000). | Provider: Solid Waste Authority Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. |
| Bulk | County residents can self-haul bulk/oversized items to SWA transfer stations and landfills (fees may apply; e.g. South Dade-style networks in Miami-Dade differ - SWA's Palm Beach network is centered on 7501 N. Jog Rd, West Palm Beach). Cities refer prohibited curbside items (paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, engine oil, tires, auto parts, C&D) to SWA. | Provider: Solid Waste Authority transfer stations & landfills. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- City handoff — Paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, engine oil, tires, auto parts and C&D are never curbside items in Palm Beach County cities - SWA facilities receive them.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (countywide authority) | |
| Hazardous waste | Solid Waste Authority Home Chemical and Recycling Centers | |
| Bulk | Solid Waste Authority transfer stations & landfills |
Common questions
The things Palm Beach County (Solid Waste Authority) residents ask most.
Who runs recycling in Palm Beach County?
The Solid Waste Authority supplies bins countywide (866-639-2467) and processes materials; your city or hauler collects curbside.
Where can I drop off household chemicals in Palm Beach County?
Free at SWA Home Chemical and Recycling Centers - Delray Beach East (1901 SW 4th Ave), Delray Beach West (13400 S SR-7), or the main complex at 7501 N. Jog Rd, West Palm Beach.
What is the SWA main phone number?
561-640-4000 for the authority; 561-697-2700 / 866-792-4636 for the chemical centers and bins.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from official sources captured 2026-09-20.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Palm Beach County: 1,533,801; prior estimate 1500000).
Population 1,533,801 · Sources: www.swa.org, www.delraybeachfl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.