Coconut Creek

Recycling Guidelines

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

No Glass – Plastic, paper, metal accepted together, but not glass

PLASTIC

Look for plastic items labeled #1 and #2.

  • Bath bottles- shampoo, soap, etc.
  • Bottles & jugs- beverage, food, etc.
  • House bottles & jugs- cleaning supplies, detergent, etc.
  • Lids and caps can stay on plastic bottles
Lids and caps can stay on bottles and containers
Plastic, single-serve to-go containers with no food residue

METAL

Look for tin, aluminum and other metal items

  • Aluminum & steel cans

Tin, aluminum, steel, and empty aerosol cans

PAPER

Look for Paper items

  • Flattened Corrugated cardboard boxes

Paper can be recycled up to seven times, depending on the quality

Cardboard tubes from wrapping or toilet paper rolls

No Glass – Plastic, paper, metal accepted together, but not glass

Doorstep Recycling Collection
Place acceptable recyclables in a securely tied, see-thru bag, separate from your trash and place in your bin, outside your front door with your scheduled trash collection.

When in Doubt – Toss it Out
Please do not place any unacceptable items in communal recycling containers or in your household recycling bags. Remember, if recycling contains “contaminants” (non-recyclable items or containers not properly cleaned), the whole batch may be rejected and sent to a land fill. When in doubt – best to toss it out!

What can NOT be recycled

  • Hazardous waste
  • Special waste such as paint, tires, and batteries, bulk waste, or yard waste will be accepted at the recycle drop-off center
  • Ceramics
  • Windows
  • Mirrors

Recycle Collection Tips

  • Coconut Creek residents can now have their recycling go to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) instead of a Waste-to Energy facility.  As of November, 6, 2020, the city opened its first recycling drop-off facility.

Multifamily-specific highlights. Check with your municipality for the latest guidelines.

  • There is no multi family ordinance for recycling for the City of Coconut Creek.   At this time, there is no curbside recycling for single family, multifamily or commercial properties.
  • Prior to this date, the City began changing the manner in which they processed collected materials from their designated green ( garbage waste ) and white ( recycling  ) rollout carts.  At this time, all materials collected from single-family residents, both garbage and recycling will be sent to the Wheelabrator South Broward Waste-to-Energy plant located in Davie, Florida.  At the Waste-to-Energy  plant ferrous and non-ferrous metals are separated and recycled back to create new products, with the remainder  being incinerated into fuel that can produce electricity.  The CIty of Coconut Creek expects the  processing of  Waste-to-Energy to reduce current processing costs and the amount of waste ending up in landfills.  At this time, The City of Coconut Creek has deemed this the best option for the city until a regional solution is implemented.  For more information on Why Recycling Changed,   https://www.coconutcreek.net/pw/solid-waste/why-recycling-changed#accordion-13

Hazardous Waste 

Bulk & Yard Waste
Contact Republic Services (954)327-9550
Multifamily Residences: Apartments, Condos and Townhomes
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  • Bulk must be placed out before 7:00 AM on the assigned collection dates.
  • The collection does not apply to commercial or non-residential properties, which must provide their own bulk trash hauling
  • Single-family residences must place their trash within five feet of their curb away from utility  poles, fire hydrants, mailboxes, or any other obstructions. Items must be stacked neatly at the  curb.
  • Multi-family residences are to place their trash at a location designated by their property manager.
  • Bulk waste includes household furniture, mattresses, appliances, carpets, padding, fencing and other bulky non-hazardous household items.  It also includes yard waste such as tree trimmings, lumber and metal poles.  Broken glass will not be collected unless it is placed in a dry sturdy container sealed and labeled “glass”.
  • Loose material, such as leaves must be contained in plastic or garbage cans.  Do not place in cardboard boxes or paper bags as these containers tend to break open when wet.
  • Lawn equipment drained of oil and gasoline will be accepted.
  • No special bundling of bulk waste is required.

Learn more about recycling in your city.

For more information, please contact:

Coconut Creek Public Works Department
Garbage Collection and Recycling Personnel
Malena Zarate, Program Coordinator
954-973-6780

Republic Services
https://www.republicservices.com
954-327-9550

This information is not your official community or municipality guidelines. Recycling mandates may change based on the local processing capabilities and shifting markets. Contact your leasing office or local recycling agency to learn more or use the links under the “Recycling Resources"