Tamarac, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Tamarac, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Tamarac, FL is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle Bulk Hazardous waste
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Tamarac 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 | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Yard waste | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Hazardous waste | Saturday | Thirteen Saturday drive-through events 9am-2pm: Jan 3 Fort Lauderdale Mill Pond Park; Feb 21 Coral Springs; Mar 7 Lauderdale Lakes; Mar 21 Coconut Creek; Apr 11 Pompano Beach; May 2 TAMARAC 6011 Nob Hill Rd; Jun 6 Fort Lauderdale; Jul 18 Pompano Beach; Aug 15 Coconut Creek; Sep 26 Coral Springs; Oct 17 Pompano Beach; Nov 21 Fort Lauderdale; Dec 5 TAMARAC 6011 Nob Hill Rd. Proof of residency (license or utility bill). |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarac Zone 2 (Tuesday & Friday) | Tuesday & Friday | Collection zone: recycle Friday, bulk Tuesday. |
| Tamarac Zone 4 (Monday & Thursday) | Monday & Thursday | Collection zone: recycle Thursday, bulk Monday. |
| Tamarac Zone 3 (Monday & Thursday) | Monday & Thursday | Collection zone: recycle Monday, bulk Thursday. |
| Tamarac Zone 1 (Tuesday & Friday) | Tuesday & Friday | Collection zone: recycle Tuesday, bulk Friday. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarac Zone 3 recycle (Monday) | Monday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Tamarac Zone 1 recycle (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Tamarac Zone 4 recycle (Thursday) | Thursday | Recycling day for this zone. |
| Tamarac Zone 2 recycle (Friday) | Friday | Recycling day for this zone. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Cart-only service — WM collects only WM carts; extra bags beside the cart are left. Missed carts wait until the next scheduled day.
- No-bag recycling — Never bag recyclables - bags jam the sorting equipment; rinse and drop items directly into the cart.
- Manual-collection pockets — Some areas still receive manual collection limited to two resident-provided 30-gallon cans/bags at no extra charge.
- Condo bulk — Condominium bulk is monthly on published dates; coordinate placement with property management before setting items out.
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 of Florida, Inc. (city contract) | |
| Recycling | Waste Management of Florida, Inc. | |
| Bulk | Waste Management of Florida, Inc. | |
| Yard waste | Waste Management of Florida, Inc. | |
| Hazardous waste | Broward regional HHW/E-waste program (6 host cities) |
Common questions
The things Tamarac residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Tamarac FL?
Twice weekly. Zones 1 and 2: Tuesday and Friday. Zones 3 and 4: Monday and Thursday. Recycling runs weekly on Tuesday (Z1), Friday (Z2), Monday (Z3) or Thursday (Z4).
When is bulk trash picked up in Tamarac?
Single-family homes get weekly bulk/vegetative pickup (3 cubic yards max): Friday Z1, Tuesday Z2, Thursday Z3, Monday Z4. Condos are on a monthly dated schedule - e.g. May 20 and December 23, 2026 for Tamarac.
Does Tamarac collect trash on holidays?
Yes - service runs Monday-Friday all year. The only exception is December 25: that pickup slides to the next regularly scheduled day.
Who is Tamarac's trash provider?
Waste Management of Florida under city contract: (954) 974-7500, or the city's Public Services Department at (954) 597-3750.
Can I put yard waste in my garbage cart in Tamarac?
Yes - bagged and cut so the lid closes. Or set it out loose on your weekly bulk day, bundled to 4 ft / 40 lb.
How do I dispose of paint and electronics in Tamarac?
Not in carts. Use the free regional Saturday HHW/E-waste drive-through events (nine cities rotate hosting; Tamarac hosts May 2 and December 5, 2026 at 6011 Nob Hill Rd). Bring proof of residency.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from gis.tamarac.org Recycling_and_Trash_Zones FeatureServer + tamarac.gov garbage/services/bulk/recycling/HHW pages + official zone PDF.
- [CITY-STATED] 2026 condominium monthly bulk schedule published (monthly Wednesdays, Dec 2025 pickup 12/17).
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Tamarac city: 72,372; prior estimate 67000).
Population 72,372 · Sources: gis.tamarac.org, gis.tamarac.org, www.tamarac.gov, www.tamarac.gov, www.tamarac.gov, www.tamarac.gov, www.tamarac.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.