City officials approved an amendment to the Waste Management Agreement, which includes changes to what and how recyclables are collected. Most importantly, residents can now mix all recyclables together, without having to separate newspapers and cardboard from other items.
All materials recycled through the City's curbside program must meet the standards of the recycling center. Here is a reminder of what should and should not be placed in your green recycling container.
(Note: To replace or order a recycling bin, please contact WM at 954-974-7500, and they will deliver one to your home within 10 business days.)
Remove lids and bottle caps; rinse to remove residue
No broken glass
Aluminum Containers
Aluminum used beverage cans should be clean and reasonably dry
Items not accepted include aluminum foil, foil trays and pie plates.
Steel and Bi-Metal Containers
Empty and rinse cans to remove food residue
Clean and empty aerosol cans are accepted
Cardboard
Includes brown corrugated cardboard boxes
(Look for accordion pleats between inside and outside box panels)
Flatten boxes
Cannot be larger than 36" x 36" and may be bundled with string
Remove plastic or other packing materials
Materials shall be free of food, dirt, grease or other contaminants
Items not accepted include wet, soiled or wax-coated cardboard; cereal, shoe, cookie, gift and pizza boxes
Plastics
Plastic bottles with an opening narrower than the body, such as soda bottles, milk, water, detergent and shampoo bottles (without caps or lids)
Includes plastics coded 1 or 2 on the bottom of the container
Rinse container to remove residue; remove caps
Items not accepted include plastic bags and wrapping, oil and anti-freeze bottles, styrofoam cups, film, green vegetable trays or plastics coded 3,4, 5, 6, or 7
Milk/Juice Cartons
Includes juice boxes and fruit drink cartons
Rinse to remove residue
Dispose of straws
Items not accepted include drink pouches, bags or squeeze bottles
