Palm Beach Gardens, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Palm Beach Gardens, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Collection 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; curbside by 7:00 a.m.; set out no earlier than 12:00 noon the day before. |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Weekly per WM-assigned day. |
| Yard waste | Grass clippings, leaves, small twigs in sturdy tied bags or a 45-gal can; branches... | Grass clippings, leaves, small twigs in sturdy tied bags or a 45-gal can; branches, limbs, palm fronds tied and bundled. Large yard waste piles collected once a week along with household/yard waste. |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | WEEKLY bulk pickup: refrigerators, washer/dryers, toilets, sinks, etc. LARGE APPLIANCE DOORS MUST BE REMOVED - 'IT'S THE LAW.' |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Setout window — Nothing at the curb before noon the day preceding collection; everything out by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Appliance door law — Removing large-appliance doors before bulk setout is a legal requirement, not a suggestion.
- Weight limits — 45-gallon cans/bags capped at 50 pounds each.
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, Inc. (exclusive city franchise; city provides customer service + contract oversight) | |
| Recycling | Waste Management collection; bins from Solid Waste Authority | |
| Yard waste | Waste Management | |
| Bulk | Waste Management |
Common questions
The things Palm Beach Gardens residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Palm Beach Gardens?
Days are assigned by address - call Waste Management at 1-561-471-6110. Collection runs 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; have everything curbside by 7 a.m., out no earlier than noon the day before.
When is bulk pickup in Palm Beach Gardens?
Every week on your scheduled day - appliances (doors removed - it's the law), washer/dryers, toilets, sinks and similar items.
Is Palm Beach Gardens trash collected on holidays?
Only Thanksgiving and Christmas pause collection; those days slide to your next scheduled service day. Everything else runs normally.
How big can my trash can be in Palm Beach Gardens?
Up to 45 gallons or a tied plastic bag, no heavier than 50 pounds each. You provide and secure your own cans.
How do I get a recycling bin in Palm Beach Gardens?
The Solid Waste Authority delivers bins free: 866-639-2467.
Where do paint, tires and construction debris go in Palm Beach Gardens?
Not curbside - take them to the Solid Waste Authority at 7501 N. Jog Rd, West Palm Beach (561-640-4000).
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from the city's Solid Waste Services page (WM franchise rules).
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Palm Beach Gardens city: 61,146; prior estimate 60000).
Population 61,146 · Sources: www.pbgfl.gov, www.pbgfl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.