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1. Are bulk and yard waste now collected together?

Yes, starting January 1, 2019, bulk and yard waste will be collected together once per week on your first garbage collection day. If your garbage collection is on Monday and Thursday, your bulk and yard waste will be collected on Mondays.

2. Why does my yard waste need to be placed in a clear bag?

This applies only to small size yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, tree/plant trimmings, etc.). These items can be placed either in a clear bag or directly into your personal garbage can. This allows Waste Management to ensure that only yard waste is being collected. 

3. Where can I get clear plastic bags for yard waste?

City staff surveyed local stores and found clear plastic bags available at the following locations at the time of the survey:

Stores in Margate

Ace Hardware - 42 and 50 gallon bags available

5843 Margate Boulevard

Margate, FL 33063

 42- and 50-gallon bags available

Winn Dixie - 30 and 13 gallon bags available

5600 West Sample Road

Margate, FL 33073

30- and 13-gallon bags available

Stores in Nearby Areas

Home Depot - 50-gallon bags available 

4450 N State Road 7

Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Additional options are available online.

1195 S State Road 7

North Lauderdale, FL 33068 and 

750 N University Drive

Coral Springs, FL 33071 

Walmart - 30-gallon bags available

3801 Turtle Creek Road

Coral Springs, FL 33067

Additional options are available online.

Clear plastic bags can also be found online through Amazon, Google, and various other online retailers.

4. Do I need to bundle tree branches and palm fronds?

No. Larger size yard waste items like tree branches and palm fronds no longer need to be bundled. Simply place them in a neat pile within three (3) feet of the curbline on your yard waste collection day. Please keep in mind that no items can be longer than six (6) feet in length and no larger than eight (8) inches in diameter.