VEGETATION

Vegetation, also called yard trash or woody waste, is banned from direct landfill in Florida because of the large quantity generated and the amount of space it would take up in a landfill.

Several private companies in the county specialize in processing vegetation only and some of the private C/D recyclers accept it as well.

Private yard trash processors are generally cheaper than C/D recyclers or the SWA. Processors do not accept painted or treated wood as vegetation is generally chipped to create mulch or composted.

All private waste processing and recycling companies in Palm Beach County must be permitted by the SWA. See a list of Permitted Facilities here.