Public Works Department

The City also recycles horticultural material (since November 1993) at our Recycling Drop-off Center at 750 NW 91st Avenue, just west of Pine Island Road on Cleary Boulevard. Open to residents only, proof of residency is required. An attendant directly staffs the recycling center on Saturday and Sunday only. Monday through Friday, please come into the Public Works Administration building for assistance. The center only accepts coupons, no cash. NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. Only natural foliage such as tree branches, palm fronds, bushes, grass clippings and other horticultural materials are accepted. Grass clippings must be separate from other items including tree branches. By law, no citrus or fruit trees will be accepted. NO COCONUTS OR CONTAMINATED FOLIAGE.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Open to Plantation residents only. Proof of residency required.

Drop-off Charges

Cost per load is payable in $5 coupons only, no cash will be accepted at the gate.  Driver’s license and coupon(s) for payment must be presented to the attendant. All charges are subject to change at the discretion of the attendant.  Bags of leaves and grass clippings from lawn mowing may be disposed of free of charge.

Coupons are $5 and may be purchased in Winn Dixie and Publix stores in Plantation or:

• Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St., Monday - Sunday, except holidays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Police Headquarters, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Monday - Friday, except holidays, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Ave, Monday - Friday, except holidays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Public Works Administration, 750 NW 91st Terrace, Monday - Friday, except holidays, 8:00 AM. to 4:00 PM

 Free Organic Mulch Available!

As a result of the City's horticultural recycling, we are able to offer FREE ORGANIC MULCH to residents of Plantation. Located in front of the Public Works compound gate, available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for the taking.  You may also find free mulch at Seminole Park (6600 SW 16th Street) and Pine Island Park (320 S. Pine Island Road).

Mulch is a material placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions. Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do for the health of a tree and other landscape plants. Mulch can reduce water loss from the soil, minimize weed competition, and improve soil structure. Properly applied, mulch can give landscapes a handsome, well-groomed appearance.

Organic mulches decompose in the landscape at different rates depending on the material. Those that decompose faster must be replenished more often. Because the decomposition process improves soil quality and fertility, many arborists and other landscape professionals consider this a positive characteristic, despite the added maintenance.  The rewards of applying mulches to your landscape or vegetable garden are numerous and vary from the aesthetic to the practical.