Curbside GuideHow to get rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Put loose yard waste in your green cart for weekly pickup; use bulk day for oversized limbs and bagged leaves.
- Curbside Yes
- Prep Use the green cart
- Cost / limits Weekly green-cart service for c…
- Appointment No for weekly green cart
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- Curbside
- Yes — weekly yard waste collection in the green cart (leaves, grass, plant clippings, branches, twigs, flowers, weeds, roots, palm fronds cut to fit). Do not bag yard waste in the cart.
- How to prepare
- Use the green cart. Oversized trimmings: limbs up to 12 feet long and 12 inches diameter may go with bulk; bag leaves in a separate pile for bulk yard waste.
- Cost / limits
- Weekly green-cart service for cart-fitting material. Bulk yard rules apply for oversized piles on bulk day.
- Appointment
- No for weekly green cart.
- Drop-off
- Ask Neighbor Support if you need facility options.
- Tip
- Bundling/tying not required for bulk yard piles, but leaves must be bagged separately.
Official source: www.fortlauderdale.gov · imperialpoint.org
Helpful supplies
- Paper yard waste bags — Many cities require paper bags rather than plastic for yard waste pickup.
- Twine — Used to bundle branches when your city asks for tied bundles.
General tips from official sources
- Leaves, grass clippings and yard trim can be composted at home instead of thrown out. (www.epa.gov)
- Your city or a community program may collect yard waste or have a drop-off site. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of yard waste in Fort Lauderdale?
Put loose yard waste in your green cart for weekly pickup; use bulk day for oversized limbs and bagged leaves.
Is there curbside pickup for yard waste, leaves and brush in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes — weekly yard waste collection in the green cart (leaves, grass, plant clippings, branches, twigs, flowers, weeds, roots, palm fronds cut to fit). Do not bag yard waste in the cart.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Weekly green-cart service for cart-fitting material. Bulk yard rules apply for oversized piles on bulk day.
Do I need an appointment in Fort Lauderdale?
No for weekly green cart.
Where can I drop off yard waste, leaves and brush in Fort Lauderdale?
Ask Neighbor Support if you need facility options.
Any other tips for getting rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Fort Lauderdale?
Bundling/tying not required for bulk yard piles, but leaves must be bagged separately.