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West Palm Beach November 2026 flooding: trash pickup & debris
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Current status
After record rainfall Nov. 1–2 (7.39 inches on Nov. 2 alone, per NWS figures the City cited), the City of West Palm Beach said flooding caused residential garbage service delays in some neighborhoods. In its Nov. 3 release, the City asked Jonathan's Cove and Lakes of Laguna residents to place any excess bagged garbage next to their carts for collection on Thursday, Nov. 5. Bulk and yard waste that could not be collected in Turtle Cove on Tuesday should be pulled from the curb and put back out, with any excess items, for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The City had not announced a citywide flood-debris pickup program as of Nov. 5.
What to do
- Jonathan's Cove and Lakes of Laguna: place excess bagged garbage next to your cart for Thursday, Nov. 5 collection.
- Turtle Cove: pull Tuesday's bulk and yard waste back from the curb, then put it out again (plus any excess) for Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- Never drive or walk through floodwater; report neighborhood flooding at 561-822-2222.
- For garbage questions, call Public Works at 561-822-2075.
- The City had not published a separate storm-debris sorting program as of Nov. 5 — wait for an official debris announcement before piling ruined household goods at the curb citywide.
Who to call
City Hotline (flooding reports): 561-822-2222 (TTY 800-955-8771). Public Works (garbage questions): 561-822-2075. City main: 561-822-1200.
Official sources
- City of West Palm Beach: City Responds to Historic Rainfall and Widespread Flooding (November 3, 2026)
Conditions change fast after a disaster. We only repeat what the City has published; always check the linked official source before setting anything out.
FAQ
Is trash pickup running in West Palm Beach after the november 2026 flooding?
After record rainfall Nov. 1–2 (7.39 inches on Nov. 2 alone, per NWS figures the City cited), the City of West Palm Beach said flooding caused residential garbage service delays in some neighborhoods. In its Nov. 3 release, the City asked Jonathan's Cove and Lakes of Laguna residents to place any excess bagged garbage next to their carts for collection on Thursday, Nov. 5. Bulk and yard waste that could not be collected in Turtle Cove on Tuesday should be pulled from the curb and put back out, with any excess items, for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The City had not announced a citywide flood-debris pickup program as of Nov. 5.
Who do I call about missed trash pickup in West Palm Beach?
City Hotline (flooding reports): 561-822-2222 (TTY 800-955-8771). Public Works (garbage questions): 561-822-2075. City main: 561-822-1200.