Pompano Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Pompano Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Pompano Beach, FL is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle Bulk
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Pompano Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Bulk | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern A: garbage Mon & Thu | Monday/Thursday (+recycle Mon, bulk Thu) | |
| Pattern B: garbage Mon & Thu | Monday/Thursday (+recycle Thu, bulk Mon) | |
| Pattern C: garbage Tue & Fri | Tuesday/Friday (+recycle Fri, bulk Tue) | |
| Pattern D: garbage Tue & Fri | Tuesday/Friday (+recycle Tue, bulk Fri) | |
| Pattern E: garbage Wed & Sat | Wednesday/Saturday (+recycle Wed, bulk Sat) | |
| Pattern F: garbage Wed & Sat | Wednesday/Saturday (+recycle Sat, bulk Wed) |
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.
- Set-out rules — Carts curbside after 5:00 p.m. the evening before and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day; front swale near driveway, lid opening facing street, handle away from street; never in street or sidewalk; 3 feet from carts, cars, trees, mailboxes, hydrants, light poles; return carts same day.
- Bi-annual HHW events — Environmental Services runs household hazardous waste collection events twice a year.
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 Pompano Beach Environmental Services (hauler: Coastal Waste & Recycling) | 954-751-6804 |
| Recycling | City of Pompano Beach Environmental Services (hauler: Coastal Waste & Recycling) | |
| Bulk | City of Pompano Beach Environmental Services (hauler: Coastal Waste & Recycling) |
Common questions
The things Pompano Beach residents ask most.
What are Pompano Beach's garbage pickup days?
Twice weekly - Monday & Thursday, Tuesday & Friday, or Wednesday & Saturday by map zone; the official Collection Map chart shows the schedule for each zone color.
How often is bulk trash collected?
WEEKLY in Pompano Beach - each zone has its own bulk weekday paired with its garbage pattern.
Does collection change on holidays?
Only Thanksgiving and Christmas Day skip service; pickup slides to the next scheduled day (no make-up days otherwise).
Can I use my own trash can?
No - only the city's gray carts are serviced; keep full carts under 150 pounds.
Who do I call?
Coastal Waste & Recycling 954-751-6804 / 954-947-4000; city Environmental Services 954-786-4030 or SolidWaste@copbfl.com.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Broward sweep: record built from the official Collection Map PDF schedule chart (6 garbage/recycle/bulk patterns) plus the Garbage Collection page (cart, set-out and holiday rules).
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Pompano Beach city: 113,619; prior estimate 112118).
Population 113,619 · Sources: Pompano Beach Collection Map 2022 (official schedule chart), Pompano Beach Environmental Services - Garbage Collection · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.