Recycling Centers in Deerfield Beach, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Deerfield Beach, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Deerfield Beach has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Deerfield Beach: A Local Guide
Deerfield Beach has two recycling addresses in the directory, and understanding the difference between them determines whether you can actually show up and drop something off.
The City of Deerfield Beach Recycling Drop-Off Center at 401 SW 4th St is the public facility — free and run by the city's Public Works department. It accepts the widest range of materials of any drop-off in Broward County, including electronics, latex paint, antifreeze, automotive and rechargeable batteries, scrap metals, toner cartridges, cardboard, glass, plastics, and food and beverage cans and cartons. Tires and used motor oil are also taken, with a fee. The catch: this facility is open to Deerfield Beach residents only, and you must bring proof of residency — a driver's license, state ID, or current utility bill. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Monday and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM; closed Sundays and city holidays.
Sun Recycling at 1815 Powerline Rd is an entirely different type of facility — a 25-ton-per-hour commercial single-stream materials recovery facility (MRF) operated by Southern Waste Systems. Opened in 2014, it processes recyclables from SWS hauling routes serving homes and businesses throughout South Florida. The Powerline Road site is not open to the public for drop-offs; it handles land clearing debris, wood, and yard waste from commercial contracts.
The city also hosts periodic events including free document shredding and annual household hazardous waste collection days. Check the official deerfield-beach.com calendar for upcoming events. Nearby cities with public recycling options for non-residents include Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale across Florida's Broward County network.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Deerfield Beach
Does the Deerfield Beach drop-off center accept electronics?
Yes. The City Recycling Drop-Off Center at 401 SW 4th St accepts electronics during its staffed hours: Tuesday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Monday and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Proof of Deerfield Beach residency is required.
Can I drop off recyclables at Sun Recycling on Powerline Rd in Deerfield Beach?
No. Sun Recycling at 1815 Powerline Rd is a commercial materials recovery facility operated by Southern Waste Systems — it processes recyclables from hauling contracts and does not accept public drop-offs. Use the city drop-off center at 401 SW 4th St instead.
Do I need to prove residency to use the Deerfield Beach drop-off center?
Yes. The center is for Deerfield Beach city residents only. Bring a valid Florida driver's license, state ID, or a current utility bill showing your Deerfield Beach address. Non-residents cannot use the facility.
Does Deerfield Beach offer free paint disposal?
Yes — latex paint is accepted free of charge at the city's drop-off center at 401 SW 4th St for residents. Oil-based paint is not listed as accepted. The city also occasionally holds household hazardous waste events for broader disposal needs.