Recycling Program Changes

The City of Auburndale will be changing its recycling program, starting October 1, 2023. The latest proposed rate increase from the City’s recycling service provider is 114% (from $4.55 to $9.75). To reduce this increase and improve sanitation services for residents, the City has decided to to expand the use of the existing recycling center and to pick up only residential trash at the curbside.

Recycling services will now be offered through the recycling center, located at 915 Charles Avenue. This location features several recycling dumpsters available to dispose of certain recyclable materials for collection. Please read on to find out what happens to the residential recycling containers, where to drop off your recyclable materials, and what materials the City is prioritizing for collection.

Presentation of Sanitation & Recycling Rates

Curbside Recycling Program History

  • 2010

    Curbside Recycling Begins

    The City of Auburndale signs a contract with Florida Refuse @ $2.28 per household (per month)

  • 2016

    A New Provider

    The City signs a new contract with Trash Taxi/Advanced Disposal @ $2.53 per household

  • 2018

    The Rate Increases

    Advanced Disposal increases the rate to $3.28 per household

  • 2020

    Advanced Disposal Bought Out

    Advanced Disposal is acquired by Waste Management. The rate is $4.28 per household

  • 2023

    More Rate Increases

    Waste Management proposed to raise the rate of curbside collection to $9.75 (up from $4.55)

  • Now

    Recycling Program Changes

    To reduce the rising cost of recycling services, the City has decided to expand the use of the existing recycling center and to only pickup residential trash at the curbside.

What Happens to the Recycling Container?

Households that currently have a recycling container can continue to keep and use it as a second trash receptacle in the case that their primary container is filled. New customers to sanitation services will only receive one trash container. Options to purchase additional receptacles will still be offered.

Where Do You Drop Off Recyclables?

The recycling center, located at 915 Charles Avenue, will become the centralized point of all recycling for the City of Auburndale. These dumpsters will be individually marked to collect certain types of recyclable materials. Residents are invited to bring their recyclable materials to the recycling center and place them in the appropriate dumpster. This system can ensure that the right materials are collected and can potentially improve the efficiency of our recycling stream. Check out what you can recycle at our recycling center!

What Can You Recycle?

The following items will be accepted at the City of Auburndale’s recycling center:

  • Paper
  • Aluminum & Metal Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic
    • Only translucent plastics (no colored or clear plastics) are accepted

For any questions or concerns about the recycling program, please contact Public Works at 863-965-5511.