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06/01/2026

Boost the buzz around your garden! 🐝🌼

Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2026) celebrates the incredible animals that move pollen from flower to flower, a process that drives plant reproduction. Bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators play a vital role in keeping our green environments and food systems thriving. To celebrate them, we are hosting a wildflower seed giveaway to help you plant for the pollinators!

How it works:
✅ Register and select up to 4 wildflower seed types.
✅ Receive your seeds in the mail between June 19 and 26.
✅ Plant, water, watch them grow, and welcome the pollinators! 🌱✨

Restrictions apply: For City of West Palm Beach residents and businesses only.

Make your home a haven for pollinators.

Registration closes June 15, 2026.
Sign-up for your seeds now: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e699685f87e4198f51055e0ad0b0d

05/28/2026

The beauty’s in the details.

Take a closer look at some of the standout features of our Florida native trees. From show stopping bark to sweet fruits that birds and butterflies can’t resist, these trees are tree-mendous additions to any yard.

Last call! Both Jamaican Caper and Wild Tamarind trees are still available to claim at our next tree giveaway!

Happening Next Week!
Beat the Heat Native Tree Giveaway
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 South Olive Community Center - Parking Lot area

How it works:
✅ Register online & choose your trees 🌱
✅ Drive thru pickup on June 4 (make space for 3 gallon pots!)

Register today: https://forms.gle/1XbKzimm6EgormcFA

05/25/2026

Today is , a time to highlight the importance of reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment.

Simple choices like using reusable bags, bottles and containers can help keep plastics out of waterways and communities. If you must use plastic, be sure to . Plastic bottles and containers should be placed in the blue bin to ensure they are properly processed and kept out of the waste stream. Plastic bags are not recyclable in and should never be placed in recycling bins. Always put plastic bags in the trash.

Learn More: https://www.swa.org/149/Recycling

It is the policy of the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County not to resolve customer complaints or respond to inquiries on social media. If you have a collection-related issue in unincorporated Palm Beach County, please contact our Customer Service team at 561-697-2700, option 3, or [email protected] to have your issue resolved in a timely manner.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day!🐝

💡 Did you know: Bees are the #1 pollinators on the planet and play a crucial role in the abundance of wild plants and crops we rely on to survive.

These super‑pollinators thrive on native plants, so our upcoming Native Tree Giveaway makes it easy to support them.

City of West Palm Beach residents can claim up to 4 FREE Florida native trees per fiscal year, giving nature’s best pollinators the food and shelter they need for a lifetime.

Plant native and keep our bees buzzin’. �
🌐 Learn more about the Native Tree Giveaway at wpb.org/10ktrees.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

We’re using trees to beat the heat! 🌳🔥

June 2 is Global Heat Action Day, and one of the best ways to cool our city & neighborhoods is simple: more trees = more shade.

Join us for our Beat the Heat Native Tree Giveaway and help keep West Palm Beach cool!

Beat the Heat Native Tree Giveaway
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:30 P.M.
📍 South Olive Community Center - Parking Lot

How it works:
✅ Register online & choose your trees 🌱
✅ Drive‑thru pickup on June 4 (make space for 3‑gallon pots!)

Let’s beat the heat, one tree at a time.
Register today: wpb.org/10ktrees

05/19/2026

A new mobility service is coming to West Palm Beach.

As the City prepares to launch an upgraded transportation experience later this summer, the current RideWPB downtown fixed-route and on-demand service will conclude on May 31.

The new mobility network is designed to make getting around the City easier, faster, and more reliable — with expanded service coverage, improved technology, high-frequency routes, enhanced on-demand service, and sleek modern vehicles.

During the summer transition period, limited on-demand service will remain available through Rose Trolley and the DDA’s Circuit On-Demand service. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.

Additional details and rider information regarding the new mobility service will be shared ahead of the anticipated August launch.

05/18/2026

🌧️🌱 Know Before You Fertilize This Summer
Did you know Florida strictly regulates what fertilizers can be used on home lawns to protect our water? The Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule limits how much nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) can be applied and fertilizer bags must include clear directions and water‑quality warnings.

Why it matters: Florida’s sandy soils and summer's heavy rainstorms mean nutrients can easily wash into storm drains, lakes, and springs if fertilizer is overapplied or timed poorly.
✅ Know local fertilizer blackout dates (Fertilizer Ordinances)
✅ Follow label directions
✅ Avoid fertilizing before heavy rain
✅ Don’t apply phosphorus unless a soil test shows it’s needed
✅ Sweep fertilizer off hard surfaces and back onto the lawn

When in doubt, contact your UF/IFAS Extension office for guidance before applying fertilizer.
These practices support the Florida‑Friendly Landscaping™ principle Fertilize Appropriately, helping reduce nutrient pollution in lakes, rivers, and springs.

05/17/2026

This week is Florida Water Reuse Week! ♻️

Reducing and recycling water use is one of the simplest ways to live more sustainably here in West Palm Beach.

From the City’s wastewater treatment facility, which can treat up to 70 million gallons of water per day, to everyday actions taken by residents, everyone has a role to play in protecting our water resources. Whether using reclaimed water for irrigation or capturing rainwater at home, small habits like these can help conserve drinking water, shrink utility bills, and protect our local environment.

Explore simple ways to recycle water at home and learn how to get involved at wpb.org/savewater.