Recycling in Pembroke Pines, FL

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of South Florida
  • Goodwill South Florida accepts furniture, electronics (large and small) and computers, among other goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill South Florida store and donation center locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of South Florida
  • Pembroke Pines (N. University Dr): 154 N University Dr, 33024. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Waste & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Pembroke Pines
  • Bulk and yard waste are collected twice a month on your bulk day, limited to 10 cubic yards per unit per pickup; out before 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Two extra pickups a year for over-limit piles; after that $15 per cubic yard over the limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable bulk items include furniture such as couches, chairs, tables and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and other Freon appliances are collected only with a technician's sticker and tag confirming Freon removal; refrigerators also need doors and compressor removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous waste, including batteries, paint, oil and chemicals, is not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · City of Pembroke Pines
  • Quarterly HHW drop-off events, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, 13975 Pembroke Road (2026: March 28, June 20, September 19, December 19). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of Pembroke Pines residency is required; no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Location: City of Pembroke Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, 13975 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints (oil or latex) and solvents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable, auto and marine batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-waste accepted: computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, cell phones and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: tires, appliances including microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida Statutes 403.708: Prohibition; penalty (landfill disposal bans) (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
  • Lead-acid batteries may not be disposed of in landfills or in any waste-to-energy facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Everyone who sells lead-acid batteries at retail must accept used lead-acid batteries as trade-ins for new lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida Statutes 403.717: Waste tire and lead-acid battery requirements (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
  • For these rules a lead-acid battery is one designed for motor vehicles, vessels and aircraft. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Battery Fact Sheet / Homeowner's Guide to Battery Recycling and Disposal (PDF, 2024) (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP fact sheet: retailers are required to take back wet cell lead-acid batteries (autos, boats, trucks) for recycling as trade-ins for new batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Under state law and regulations, alkaline batteries may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEP recommends taping each battery's terminals (or the whole battery) with non-conductive tape such as electrical tape. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Take Charge Florida (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at major retailers such as Lowe's, Best Buy and The Home Depot that take part in Call2Recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call2Recycle is free to residents and accepts lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-zinc batteries plus small lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Single-use batteries up to 11 pounds (AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button cells) and small lead-acid batteries are taken only at limited participating retail locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP: a convenient and free rechargeable battery recycling system is available to every resident and every business, institution and government facility in Florida. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP points residents to the Call2Recycle locator or 1-877-2RECYCLE for rechargeable battery and cell phone drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.

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