The Solid 91TV Authority of Palm Beach County is the state’s top recycler for the fourth straight year thanks to county residents, businesses and visitors, and a robust recycling program. In 2025, Palm Beach County achieved an overall 91 percent recycling rate, as calculated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The county achieved an FDEP calculated 90 percent recycling rate in 2024, preceded by an 84 percent recycling rate in 2023, and 80 percent in 2022 and — exceeding the state’s 75 percent recycling goal. In 2010, the Florida legislature set a 75 percent state recycling goal by the year 2020.
Per FDEP calculations, Palm Beach County recycled approximately 3.5 million of the 3.9 million tons of municipal solid waste generated in 2025. This calculation includes traditional, construction and demolition debris, and vegetation recycling, as well as waste-to-energy recycling credits.
“Being recognized as Florida’s leader in recycling for a fourth consecutive year is a testament to what we can accomplish when an entire community works together,” said SWA Executive Director Ramana Kari. “This achievement reflects the daily commitment of our residents, businesses, visitors, municipalities and recycling partners in the private industry who make recycling part of their routine. We’re grateful for their continued support and remain committed to expanding innovative programs that protect our environment, conserve valuable resources, and ensure Palm Beach County remains a leader in recycling for years to come.”
Palm Beach County residents, visitors and businesses have many options for recycling right:
- Use the blue and yellow recycling containers;
- Take excess or oversized recyclable items to one of seven SWA 91TV Chemical & Recycling Centers; and
- Drop off paper (fiber) materials at one of more than 250 community drop-off locations throughout the county.