Bulk Trash Rules: Palm Beach County vs Broward County

Both counties run free scheduled bulk collection, but the rules are set city by city, not county-wide: set-out windows are usually the evening before pickup, most cities cap the pile by volume or item count, and none of them take construction debris, tires, paint, or appliances with refrigerant.

That is why neighbors two miles apart get different answers. Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach each set their own cycle and their own limits.

The refusal list is remarkably consistent across both counties.

The single most common mistake is setting the pile out too early. Most cities want it curbside the evening before the route runs. Put a sofa out five days early and you are looking at a code enforcement notice — in this market those commonly start around $175 and land on your utility bill, which is often more than a haul-away would have cost.

The second most common mistake is assuming the crew takes everything. Bulk trucks and yard-waste trucks are different routes. A pile mixing branches, a mattress, and two paint cans will frequently be picked over, and what is left becomes your problem.

If your pile is small, allowed, and you are not on a deadline, use it. It is free, and we tell customers so regularly — we would rather you call us for the job bulk pickup will not take.

Deadlines change the math. Closings, lease turnovers, estate timelines, HOA notices, and anything involving a stairway or a garage the truck crew will not enter are all jobs bulk collection is not designed for.

Same-day flat-rate pickup in both counties starts around $75–$125 for a single item and about $175 for a quarter load. Text a photo to (561) 345-9808 for a firm number.