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1. Why has my bill gone up?

On March 1, 2022, the Town’s solid waste and recycling collection rates were adjusted to reflect new residential rates from Waste Management.

Residents will see the increase reflected in their March utility bill statement. March bills will be prorated with the number of days in the billing cycle from the previous February bill date through February 28 at the previous rate and from March 1 to the current date in March billed at the new rate. The April bill will reflect a full month of the increased rate. Please call 561-741-2467 with any questions you may have.

Visit Waste Collection Fees Page for further information.

2. How do I start my service as a new resident?

When you sign up for water service, you will also be signing up for residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. You will be billed monthly on your water bill.

3. How often will my garbage be collected?

You will be notified of your designated days when you sign up for water service. You can also refer to the Town of Jupiter Trash Zone Map.

4. When do I put out my garbage?

Your set out time is 7:00 a.m., or the night before is okay.

5. Where and how do I place my garbage for collection?

Place bins at the curb, or no further than 6 feet from the street, so they can be easily seen by your collector. You can set out as many 32 gallon cans (with lids) or plastic (tied tops) bags as needed. Each can or bag can weigh up to 50 lbs. Just make sure the lids and ties are secured to help keep dogs and other "critters" away, and the area clean.

6. What happens during a holiday week?

Thanksgiving and Christmas day are our only days off during the year. If your collection falls on any of these holidays, collection will occur for garbage and recyclables on your next regularly scheduled service day.

7. What about my yard waste?

Yard waste, up to 8 cubic yards, will be picked up twice a week. Yard waste is any cut limbs, palm fronds, branches, bushes, twigs or grass clippings. Branches limbs and other cuttings should be bundled, tied and should not exceed 6 feet in length or weigh more than 50 pounds. Grass clippings, leaves and small twigs or branches must be placed in sturdy plastic bags with tied tops or in containers (with lids) not to exceed 32 gallons or weigh more than 50 pounds. Larger piles of yard waste will require a special pickup. Call Waste Management at 800-824-8472.

8. What about bulk pickup?

Non-vegetative items which cannot be containerized, bagged, or bundled, including but not limited to, inoperative and discarded refrigerators, ranges, toilets, washers, dryers, bath tubs, water heaters, sinks, bicycles, and other similar appliances, household goods and furniture at no extra charge. Put these items out at the curb on your first collection day. Construction and demolition debris is not acceptable. You may also haul this material away yourself. Use any outside contractor or call Waste Management for a quote.

9. What about hazardous waste?

Materials such as paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, anti-freeze, and engine oil require a special disposal process. Please call the Solid Waste Authority for information on how to safely dispose of hazardous wastes 561-697-2700.

Hazardous Waste Information

10. Where do I dispose of old medications?

Palm Beach County “Operation Pill Drop” has several drop-off sites listed here:

HHW Program

11. Who handles garbage and waste collection in Jupiter?

Waste Management handles collection for the Town of Jupiter. They can be reached at (772) 546 -7700 or (800) 824-8472, or you may visit their website: Waste Management