Trash and Recycling Collection in Lake Worth, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through its Public Works department. This article provides an overview of trash and recycling schedules, policies, and contact information for Lake Worth.

Collection Schedule

• Trash, recycling, and vegetation are collected on designated days depending on your address.

• Find your collection schedule by entering your address on the Collection Schedule Lookup.

• Trash, recycling, vegetation, and bulk items are collected on the same day of the week.

Collection Days

• Monday: Areas south of Lake Ave to 10th Ave South, and from I-95 to the Intracoastal.

• Tuesday: Areas north of Lake Ave to 6th Ave North, and from I-95 to the Intracoastal.

• Wednesday: Areas west of I-95 to Lake Osborne.

• Thursday: Areas east of the Intracoastal to the Beach, and the Island of Palm Beach.

• Friday: Areas north of 6th Ave North to the C-51 Canal.

Holiday Schedule

• Trash and recycling are collected on all holidays except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Service is not rescheduled for these holidays. Service resumes on your next regularly scheduled collection day.

Trash Collection

• Limit of 12 bags or cans per collection, not exceeding 50 pounds each.

• Trash must be placed curbside in bags, cans, or tied bundles before 7:00 AM on collection day.

• Cans or bundles over 50 pounds will not be collected.

Recycling Collection

• One 95-gallon rolling cart provided for recycling. Extra recycling can be placed in bags or cans next to cart.

• Recyclables include plastic bottles, jugs, jars, aluminum & steel cans, paper, cardboard, and glass bottles/jars.

• Check acceptable materials list before recycling.

• Do not bag recyclables. Place loose in cart.

• Cart and extra recycling must be placed curbside before 7:00 AM on collection day.

Vegetation Collection

• Vegetation includes palm fronds, tree branches, shrub trimmings, grass clippings.

• Vegetation must be cut to 4 feet bundles and tied for collection.

• Place vegetation curbside before 7:00 AM on collection day.

• Limit of 12 vegetation bundles per collection, not exceeding 50 pounds each. Excess fees may apply.

Bulk Item Collection

• Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires (limit 4), and other large items.

• Limit of 2 cubic yards of bulk items per collection.

• Place bulk items curbside before 7:00 AM on your collection day.

• Doors must be removed from appliances. Tires must be off rims.

Hazardous Waste

• Hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paints, pesticides, etc. cannot be disposed with regular trash.

• Drop off hazardous waste at the Hazardous Waste Center for proper disposal.

Missed Collections

• Report any missed collections by 4:00 PM on the scheduled day to guarantee same day pickup.

• Call 561-533-7344 or email [email protected] to report missed collection.

• Collection crews cannot pick up missed collections reported after 4:00 PM. Service will resume on the next scheduled collection day.

Contact Information

Lake Worth Public Works Department

Phone: 561-533-7344

Email: [email protected]

Address: 1880 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM

Website: https://www.lakeworthbeachfl.gov/public-works

Additional Resources

• Garbage and Recycling Collection – Overview of collection services

• Acceptable Materials – Details on what can be recycled

• Collection Schedule Lookup – Find your collection day

• Solid Waste Services – Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority

Knowing the trash and recycling collection schedule and policies in Lake Worth ensures that your waste is picked up properly. Contact Lake Worth Public Works if you have any questions about your service.