City of Pembroke Pines
Automated Trash Pick Up…
to begin Mid - Summer

Pembroke Pines, FL…..June 7, 2007…. The wait is almost over....The City of Pembroke Pines Automated Trash Pick Up will begin in late June early July Manual trash pick up in Pembroke Pines will soon be a thing of the past!

"The new trash carts will be delivered to all residents during a phase in process beginning June 18 with a scheduled completion date of July 15th,” said Rose Colombo, Pembroke Pines Public Services Administrative Supervisor.

"The new cart will be delivered with an instruction packet,” Colombo said. “Residents are encouraged to save the literature, which will be mounted inside the cart. Important information about when to begin using the cart, new bulk pick up dates, and all other trash related information will be in the packet.” It is important to remember only City provided trash carts will be serviced.

Further good news for Pembroke Pines residents is their trash service dates will stay the same and the new trash carts are very sturdy while being manageable - they have wheels.

The cart is heavy duty enough to withstand animals knocking them over. Lastly the new trash carts have a moisture seal, which will help eliminate odor.


 


  

Trash Facts

-Service Dates: Stays the same: Pick-up twice a week, Recycling once a week and Bulk Pick up once a month.

-Monthly Trash Fee: Pembroke Pines has one of the lowest fees in Broward County - $18.51 per month. Residents may opt for second trash cart for a fee of $3 per month.

-Trash Cart weight limits: 35 gallon- 125 lbs, 65 gallon- 220 lbs, 95 gallon- 340 lbs

In April, residents were asked to choose which of the three different size trash cart containers they wished to use. Many people selected the largest cart available, especially those who enjoy working on their landscaping. The City of Pembroke Pines joins other cities including: Cooper City, Davie, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes and Plantation Acres in providing Automated Trash Pick Up.