Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Coconut Creek
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
7:00 AM
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection is billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your Broward County property tax bill, while water and sewer utilities are billed monthly by the city.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Gray Cart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be bagged to prevent litter and odor. Place the gray cart at the curb before 7:00 AM on your designated collection day. Ensure the lid is completely closed, with no garbage resting on top or beside the cart. Keep at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes and cars.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and films
Blue Cart (Beginning October 2026) / Drop-Off Containers Bin (Recycling)
Starting in October 2026, weekly curbside service will resume using blue carts. Recyclables must be placed loosely inside the cart—never in plastic bags. Prior to October, residents must use the drop-off centers behind the Police Dept or at Winston Park.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean paper, mail, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected weekly. Loose yard waste can be placed inside the standard garbage cart, in biodegradable compostable plastic bags, or in two-ply heavy-duty paper lawn bags. Branches and fronds must be neatly piled or tied for bulk collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and branches
- ✓Palm fronds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a week on your designated day
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled bulk day. Keep the pile at least 3 feet away from your garbage carts, mailboxes, parked cars, and low-hanging tree branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, mattresses, chairs)
- ✓ Large household appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Large yard waste piles and branches
- ✓ Rolled carpet
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction or demolition debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Bulk collection is included in the annual solid waste assessment fee (projected to be roughly $398-$490 annually with the new recycling program). Special hauling is required for contractor-generated debris.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Republic Services operates on a normal schedule for almost all minor holidays. However, collection is completely suspended on Christmas Day. If your normal pickup falls on December 25th, your waste will typically be collected on your next regularly scheduled service day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections follow the exact same holiday delay protocols as standard household garbage.
Always check the Republic Services app or the City of Coconut Creek's official social media channels during holiday weeks, as substitute drivers and heavy volumes may cause trucks to arrive earlier or later than usual.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Glass Out of the Mix
Coconut Creek specifically advises against recycling glass in the standard mixed stream. Broken glass heavily contaminates valuable paper and cardboard bails at the local processing facilities. Please dispose of glass safely in your regular household garbage.
Never Bag Your Recyclables
The number one cause of recycling facility shutdowns is plastic bags tangling in the sorting gears. Always toss your clean, dry cardboard, plastics, and metals loosely into your blue cart or the drop-off bins.
AI Cameras Are Watching
With the rollout of the new Republic Services trucks in October 2026, AI cameras will actively monitor what falls out of your recycling bin. Keeping contaminants like food waste, yard debris, and tanglers out of the blue cart prevents your neighborhood from receiving contamination notices.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberDuring severe weather watches or tropical storm warnings, instantly halt all major yard pruning. Do not place bulk items, uncollected yard debris, or automated carts at the curb, as high winds turn these unsecured materials into dangerous projectiles.
Program Transition Period
Summer/Fall 2026As Coconut Creek prepares to launch its new weekly curbside recycling program in October 2026, residents should expect targeted educational mailers and possible adjustments to their historical collection route timings.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryThe influx of holiday shopping deliveries leads to overflowing recycling. Ensure all cardboard boxes are completely flattened before placing them out. Note that Christmas Day is typically the only holiday that significantly halts Republic Services collection routes.
About Coconut Creek Waste Management
The Launch of Weekly Curbside Recycling in October 2026
After years of relying on physical drop-off locations at Winston Park and the police station, the Coconut Creek City Commission unanimously approved the return of weekly curbside recycling for single-family homes. Partnering with Republic Services, this robust new program is officially slated to begin in October 2026, marking a significant step toward the city's long-term sustainability and landfill diversion goals.
AI-Assisted Collection Technology
To combat the high contamination rates that previously plagued Broward County recycling efforts, Coconut Creek's new October 2026 recycling fleet will be equipped with advanced AI-assisted camera technology. These smart collection trucks will monitor the waste streams as bins are emptied, gathering data to identify heavily contaminated neighborhoods and allowing the city to deploy targeted recycling education directly to residents.
Twice-Weekly Garbage and Integrated Weekly Bulk Collection
To manage the tropical climate and high waste generation efficiently, Coconut Creek provides a very robust collection schedule. Single-family homes receive standard household garbage pickup twice a week using city-issued gray carts. Additionally, the city integrates weekly bulk trash and yard waste pickups into a single, predictable designated day, eliminating the need to call ahead or schedule appointments for standard large items.
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs
Because toxic chemicals and electronics cannot be thrown in standard carts, Coconut Creek participates in a highly cooperative Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program alongside several other Broward County cities. Coconut Creek hosts monthly drop-off events locally at 4800 W Copans Road. However, residents are also granted access to equivalent events hosted in neighboring cities like Coral Springs and Pompano Beach simply by showing proof of residency.
Drop-off Facilities
Coconut Creek HHW Drop-Off Center (Events Only)
4800 W Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 (Behind Police Dept.)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coconut Creek have curbside recycling?
Yes, starting in October 2026. The City Commission recently approved a new contract with Republic Services to provide weekly curbside recycling using AI-equipped trucks. Until then, residents must utilize the city drop-off locations.
Who provides garbage pickup in Coconut Creek?
The City of Coconut Creek contracts with Republic Services to provide all residential garbage, bulk waste, yard waste, and recycling collection for single-family homes.
How often is bulk trash picked up?
Single-family homes receive bulk trash and large yard waste collection once a week on their designated service day. There is no need to call ahead or schedule an appointment for standard household bulk items.
Where can I safely dispose of old paint or computers?
Electronic waste and hazardous chemicals cannot go in your curbside bins. Coconut Creek hosts monthly drop-off events at 4800 W Copans Road. Residents can also attend HHW events in partner cities like Pompano Beach or Coral Springs with proof of residency.