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City of Fort Lauderdale - Recycling Programs
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Two-Sort Recycling System

The City uses a “two-sort system” meaning that recyclable paper products go into one 18-gallon bin, and plastic, glass, aluminum, and steel containers go into a separate bin.

Comingled Bin

Paper Bin

In the Commingled Bin, recycle:

GLASS BOTTLES & JARS, colored brown, green, clear or blue. How? Rinse and discard caps and lids. Do not recycle with the caps still on! Labels are okay.

CARTON & DRINK BOXES
All milk/juice cartons and drink boxes How? Rinse and discard any straws.

PLASTIC BOTTLES marked #1 or #2 only. How? Rinse and discard caps and lids. Do not recycle with the caps still on! Labels are okay.

METAL & ALUMINUM CANS (All) How? Rinse and discard can lids, for safety – or press into can and smash can. Labels are okay.

In the Paper Bin, recycle:

  • Newspaper
  • Envelopes
  • All colors of home, office, shredded, computer and copy paper
  • Magazines and catalogs
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Phone Books
  • Holiday/Brown Wrapping Paper
  • Junk Mail/Brochures
  • School Papers
  • Envelopes (all colors and types), even those with clear plastic windows
  • Cereal boxes and CLEAN pizza boxes
  • Cardboard containers and boxes (maximum 2ft by 4ft) - Boxes must be broken down and styrofoam/packaging pellets removed. If you have a large number of broken-down boxes, please contact customer service to arrange for removal. Appliance-size boxes should be placed in the bulk-waste pile

What Kinda Stuff Should You NOT Recycle?

  • NO pressurized or aerosol cans.
  • NO cans that held petroleum products, chemicals, or poisons.
  • NO aluminum foil, foil trays/pans/pie plates.
  • NO aluminum cooking utensils, furniture, windows, etc.
  • NO styrofoam.
  • NO plastic bags.
  • NO bottle caps and lids.
  • NO other glass, such as window glass, ceramics, crystal, ovenware, light bulbs, or tubes.
  • NO garbage.
  • NO wet newspapers. Use free recycle caps to keep newspapers dry (request caps by calling 954-828-8000).

Need Help Moving Recyclables to the Curb?

Bin CaddyCheck out www.recyclecaddy.com for a caddy on wheels that makes moving recycling bins easier. Fort Lauderdale residents will receive a 5% discount by entering promotional code "FTL" ( not case sensitive.) Your delivery address must be in Fort Lauderdale.

Need More Information? Want Bins?

To request recycling bins, wheels, and/or recycle caps (bin covers), please call Customer Service at 954-828-8000. (Recycle caps keep paper dry and prevent littering from blowing paper.)