Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services
The City of Greenacres' collection and recycling service is contracted to Waste Management. Their field office is located at 657 Industrial Way, Boynton Beach, FL 33426. A representative within the office can be reached between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and their phone number is (561) 471-6110.
To order recycling bins please call the Solid Waste Authority at 561-697-2700
For garbage containers (new or replacements) call Waste Management at 561-471-6110
Residential customers are encouraged to call the City of Greenacres, Public Works Department at (561) 642-2072 or (561) 642-2071 with any complaints, issues, or concerns related to the pick-up and disposal of solid waste.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees
Residential
- There are two (2) separate charges for solid waste (garbage) service. The first charge is for the disposal of all solid waste, which is charged by the Solid Waste Authority and appears on each homeowner's tax bill.
- The second charge on each homeowner’s tax bill is for solid waste collection for residential properties. Depending on the number of units on the parcel, the charge may reflect the annual amount multiplied by the number of units.
- Beginning 10/1/18, an annual charge for residential solid waste collection will be placed on each homeowner's tax bill for the services. If the new residential unit could not be placed on the tax bill in time, the initial year will be billed by the City directly when the certification of occupancy is issued. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to contact the Department of Finance at City Hall to establish or close their account upon purchase or sale of their property.
- If billed by the City, a late fee of one percent will be added every month if the bill is unpaid. A lien with a fee of $50 may be placed on the residential property if the amount is not paid within one year.
Commercial
- Commercial solid waste collection is franchised to Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste SE. This is the only company currently authorized to collect and dispose of all commercial solid waste within the City of Greenacres. Commercial collection and disposal fees are billed directly by Advanced Disposal Services. Businesses should contact Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste SE at (561) 471-6110 to set up or close accounts.
Time of Pickup: 7am – 6pm
Garbage
All residential kitchen and household waste must be placed in City provided can and placed within six (6) feet of the traveled roadway. Garbage placed outside of can will not be picked up. Yard waste clippings and vegetation should not be commingled with garbage.
Trash/Bulk Items
Furniture and appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, washers and dryers must have the doors removed and be placed next to the garbage on scheduled pick-up days.
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris
C&D debris resulting from minor home maintenance and repair will be collected on the scheduled pick-up day for Bulk. C&D debris may include, but is not limited to: drywall, lumber, fencing, roofing material, concrete blocks and paneling. Collection of C&D shall be limited to no more than four (4) cubic yards per collection per dwelling unit. Carpeting must be cut to four (4) foot lengths, rolled up and weigh less than 50 pounds.
Advanced Disposal Services Solid Waste SE is not required to collect any debris that does not meet the above guidelines. If your debris does not meet guidelines and is not collected you may do one of the following:
- Correct the debris to meet required collection guidelines. Once corrected, it will be picked up on your next scheduled service day or:
- Contact Advanced Disposal Services for their contracted special service fee.
- Contact any other private hauler listed in the Yellow Pages under "Rubbish Removal" for their collection rate.
- Transport the material directly to SWA's landfill located at 6600 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach (west of the Turnpike, between 45th Street and the Beeline Hwy.) If you elect to transport the material to the landfill please be aware you will be charged for the disposal cost and payment with cash is required!
Yard Waste (Vegetation)
ONLY single family residential yard waste from routine maintenance will be collected. Grass clippings and leaves must be placed in bags or containers not weighing more than 50 pounds. Tree limbs and palm fronds must be cut to a length of six (6) feet or shorter and must not weigh more than 50 pounds. Yard waste must be stacked at the curb or roadside away from garbage and bulk items and not obstruct the roadway.
The garbage service is not responsible for collecting vegetative waste produced by lawn maintenance landscapers or tree maintenance firms. In accordance with City ordinances, tree surgeons, lawn maintenance and landscape companies that are paid a fee for services shall remove from the service area all vegetative waste they generate the same day they generate the waste. These firms shall not pile vegetative waste for collection by the garbage service. The garbage service is not required to collect debris generated by land clearing activity which includes but is not limited to stumps, tree trunks and logs.
Residents that live in a subdivision governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA) shall consult with their board regarding the collection of vegetation. HOA's that have a contract with a landscaper to provide landscape maintenance to common grounds shall be responsible for ensuring the prompt collection of yard waste.
Recycling
| Recycling Do's | |
|---|---|
| Yellow Bin | Blue Bin |
| Newspaper | Drink Boxes |
| Brown Paper Grocery Bags | Milk and Juice Containers |
| Cardboard boxes, including tissue boxes, dry food boxes and beverage cartons | Steel and Aluminum Cans |
| Magazines, unwanted mail, school/office paper, phone books and catalogs | Glass Bottles and Jars (all colors, no lids or caps) |
| Corrugated Cardboard (look for waffled ridges) needs to be flattened and cut to 3' x 3' |
All Plastic Containers # 1-# 7 (except Styrofoam) |
| Recycling Don'ts |
|---|
| Blue Bin |
| No Light Bulbs, Mirrors or Plate Glass |
| No Plastic Wrap or Bags |
| No Tin Cans |
| No Aluminum Foil and Pie Plates |
| Instruccion Reciclaje | |
|---|---|
| Coloque estos artículos en el Recipiente Amarillo | Coloque estos artículos en el Recipiente Azul |
| Periódicos | Recipientes plásticos - #1-#7 |
| Catálogos, revistas y guías telefónicas | Latas de acero y aluminio |
| Correspondencia | Cajitas de jugo |
| Papel de escuela/oficina | Cartones de leche y jugo |
| Bolsas de Papel | Jarras y botellas de vidrio |
| Todo tipo de cajas de cartón (Aplastado y cortado en pedazos de un máximo de 3’x3’) |
|
| Estos Artículos No Se Pueden Reciclar |
|---|
| Bombillas, focos de luz y espejos |
| Poliestireno- cartones para huevos/bandejas de carne |
| Cubiertos, platos, vasos, papel toalla y servilletas desechables |
| Agujas hipodérmicas |
| Bolsas de plástico |
| Papel de aluminio o otros productos de aluminio |
| Pañuelos desechables ó papel de inodoro |
| Instruction Recyclaj | |
|---|---|
| Mété bagay sa yo nan bwat jón | Mété bagay sa yo nan bwat blé |
| Jounal | Galon plastik - #1-#7 |
| Magazin/katalog | Mamit |
| Lét postal | Bwat aliminium |
| Papyé lekól/biwo | Bwat bwason |
| Liv téléfón | Katon ji ak lét |
| Saché papyé | Boutéy ak bokal fayans |
| Bwat katon (Mété moso katon pa pi gro ké 3’x3’ nan ou koté bwat jón lan) |
|
| Pa mété bagay sa yo nan bwat |
|---|
| Pa gen okenn limyè anpoul , miwa oswa plak glas |
| Pa gen okenn vlope plastik oswa sache |
| Pa gen okenn bwat fèblan |
| Pa gen okenn aliminyòm foil ak tat plak |
| Pa gen okenn stiromous |
| Pa gen okenn zegwi ipokrit |
If you need recycling bins, please contact the Public Works Department at 561-642-2071. Your request will be submitted to Waste Management, which will deliver the bins within 10 working days.
Household Hazardous Waste
- Motor oil, batteries, filters, pesticides, chemicals, paint, and electronics are not collected curbside and must be taken to the Solid Waste Authority Collection Facilities
- For more information contact:
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
6161 N. Jog Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
(561)-687-1100
www.swa.org
CONCERNS AND COMMENTS: Click the "Citizen Request" button on the home page and type your message, or if you would like, you can call us at 561-642-2072.
