Bulk Waste & Yard Waste

The City of Pembroke Pines provides residential Bulk and Yard Waste collection through Eastern Waste Systems (EWS). To ensure timely and safe collection, residents must follow the guidelines below.

Service Overview

• Bulk and Yard Waste collection is provided on your regularly scheduled bulk pickup day, twice per month.
• Collection is limited to 10 cubic yards per residential unit, per pickup (about the size of a standard 10-yard dumpster).
• Bulk trash and yard waste may be mixed together in the same pile.
• Loose items such as leaves or small branches must be bagged, tied, or bundled to prevent spillage and litter.
• Items must be placed curbside before 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.

Find Your Pickup Day

To view your Bulk and Trash Pickup Day:

• Visit https://www.ppines.com/1762

Exceeding the 10 Cubic Yard Limit

• Residents may request up to two (2) additional pickups per calendar year for conforming piles that exceed the 10 cubic yard limit per household.
• Requests must be made directly with Eastern Waste Systems.
• After the two annual allowances, residents will be charged $15 per cubic yard for each cubic yard over the limit.

To request an additional pickup:

• 📞 Eastern Waste Systems: (954) 543-9800
• 🌐 www.easternwaste.com/pembroke-pines

What Can Be Placed Out

Bulk Waste includes large household items and materials generated by normal residential use. Acceptable bulk items include, but are not limited to:

• Furniture such as couches, chairs, tables, and mattresses
• Carpeting and padding
• Tree limbs, branches, and bundled yard debris
• Lumber and wood materials (non-contractor generated)
• Household appliances (Refrigerators, air conditioners, and any appliances containing Freon will only be collected if a sticker and tag are affixed to the appliance confirming that a certified technician has properly removed the Freon. Refrigerators must also have all doors and the compressor removed prior to placement.

Residents are encouraged to place bulk items neatly at the curb to allow for safe and efficient collection.

Donation Encouraged

Before placing items out for bulk service, residents are strongly encouraged to donate furniture, appliances, and mattresses that are in good, usable condition to a local charity. Donating helps reduce landfill waste and supports the community.

Placement Requirements

• Do not block sidewalks, driveways, or storm drains.
• Place materials at least 3 feet away from:
  • Mailboxes
  • Trees
  • Parked vehicles
  • Overhead wires

Items NOT Collected

The following items will not be collected as part of Bulk and Yard Waste service:

• ❌ Contractor-generated debris (including tree removals, fencing requiring permits, or renovations). Contractors are responsible for removal.
• ❌ Glass of any kind.
• ❌ Appliances containing freon, unless professionally certified as purged. Refrigerators must have doors and compressors removed.
• ❌ Hazardous waste (Visit the following link for Household Hazardous Waste drop-off information), including:
  • Batteries
  • Paint
  • Oil
  • Chemicals
  • Horticultural materials, insecticides, etc.

Oversized and Overweight Bulk Items

Bulk Waste does not include items that are too large or unsafe to be collected using standard bulk collection equipment. Examples of items that will not be collected as part of regular Bulk Waste service include, but are not limited to:

• Hot tubs
• Boats
• Large automobile parts (engines, transmissions, batteries, tires, etc.)
• Other oversized or excessively heavy materials

If a Residential Service Unit would like to have overweight and/or oversized bulk items removed, the resident may contact Eastern Waste Systems at (954) 543-9800 to evaluate the item(s) and provide a cost estimate for a specialized pickup service. Any such service would be separately quoted and billed to the resident.

Storm-Related Service Interruptions

• Do not place bulk waste at the curb during an approaching storm.
• Monitor the City's website for service cancellations or emergency updates.

Roll-Off Containers

• If a resident or business requires a roll-off container, City ordinance requires the use of Waste Pro.
• 📞 Waste Pro: (954) 967-4200

Online Complaints, Request & Compliments

In addition, Residents can submit their Complaints, Request & Compliments Online via the TrackEZ system.

Notices

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