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The Coconut Creek City Commission unanimously approved a new curbside recycling program during its June 11 meeting, with service scheduled to begin in October 2026.
City officials said the initiative is intended to expand recycling opportunities, reduce landfill waste, and support long-term environmental sustainability.
“This agreement is an investment in Coconut Creek’s future, delivering environmental benefits, long-term value for residents, and expanded education opportunities that will help build a cleaner, greener community for generations to come,” Mayor Jeffrey Wasserman said.
Single-family homeowners currently pay about $326 annually for residential solid waste collection and disposal. Under a new collection contract, those costs are projected to increase to approximately $398.95 per year due to rising labor, fuel, equipment, and disposal expenses, even without recycling services.
The addition of curbside recycling and AI-assisted collection technology is expected to increase residents’ bills by about $7.86 per month.
Increased recycling over the five-year contract could reduce landfill disposal costs, helping to slow future rate increases and potentially lower the long-term cost of the recycling program.
The recycling service will be included in the city’s contract with Republic Services, which provides garbage, bulk waste, and yard waste collection for single-family homes; garbage, bulk waste, and recycling collection for multifamily properties; and garbage collection for commercial customers.
The city plans to launch an education campaign aimed at reducing contamination and encouraging proper recycling practices. AI-equipped collection trucks will monitor recycling streams and collect data intended to improve participation and identify contamination issues.
Republic Services will partner with Coastal Waste Recycling and the city to support public education efforts and promote the program’s sustainability goals.
Officials said the city will monitor the program’s performance and that increased recycling could generate long-term savings by diverting more material from landfills.
Additional information, including educational materials and implementation details, will be provided to residents before the program begins in October.
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