For More Info On Recycling

List of Collection Centers

Home Chemical Collection

All Miami-Dade County residents can visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers any time during normal operating hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday). No appointment is needed. No commercial disposal is permitted.

The locations of the Home Chemical Collection are as follows:

 

Bulk Trash Disposal

All Miami-Dade County residents can dispose of bulk trash at one of the landfills, for a fee.

The locations of the landfills are as follows:

* Accepts used motor oil
** Accepts used electronics
*** Does not accept white goods
**** Does not accept tires.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Recycling Items

Items Allowed

  • Aluminum, steel and tin cans - empty
  • PET bottles with symbol #1 with screw tops only - empty     
  • HDPE plastic bottles with the symbol #2 (milk, water bottles, detergent and shampoo bottles, etc.) - empty   
  • Plastic Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, cups, and tubs.
  • Glass food & beverage containers (clear, brown and green) - empty
  • Uncoated paperboard (ex. Cereal boxes; food and snack boxes)
  • Newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets and catalogs
  • Uncoated printing, phone books, writing and office paper
  • Old corrugated containers/cardboard (uncoated)
  • Now Accepted: Plastic to-go cups and paper cups 
*Any items not listed above are not permissible. Go to wm.com/recycleright for the most current recycling information.

Items Not Allowed

  • Garbage or other non-recyclable waste ex. cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, flammables
  • Batteries ex. dry cell batteries, lead acid batteries
  • Certain glass products ex. window or auto glass, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bakeware, ceramics
  • Plastic bags, foam, trays and containers
  • Home chemicals ex. paints, pesticides
  • Medical waste and pharmaceuticals
  • Electronic waste and accessories ex. PCs, monitors, televisions, printer cartridges, keyboards, cell phones, CDs and DVDs
  • Other non-recyclables ex. coat hangers, small appliances, microwave trays
  • Empty propane or oxygen tanks

Hazardous Waste Collection

Once a year in May, the Town collects hazardous waste materials. Please call Town Hall at 305.861.4863 for our schedule and more information.

Mayor Danzinger Hosts Recognition Ceremony for Former Elected Officials

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Town hosted a Recognition Ceremony for Former Elected Officials in an effort to thank them for their service and dedication to making Surfside a better community for all. Mayor Danzinger, who spearheaded the initiative, hosted the afternoon ceremony which included friends and family of the honorees in addition to residents and staff. Those recognized were presented with a Proclamation and Key to the Town.

Former Mayor Eli Tourgeman, who currently serves as Chair of the Tourist Board, was on hand for the event which recognized his outstanding longevity in public service - 40 years serving the Town of Surfside at the Commission level as well as multiple Boards and Committees. 

Former Vice Mayor Barry Cohen was also recognized and spoke fondly of his time on the Commission.

Former Commissioner Marta Olchyk, who currently serves as the Commission's Senior Community Liaison, spoke earnestly about the true meaning of public service and serving with sincerity and humility.

All of the honorees called for unity and respect among residents and Elected Officials.

Additional honorees who were not present at the event included Mayor Daniel Dietch, Mayor Mitchell Kinzer, Mayor Paul Novack, Vice Mayor Michael Karukin, Vice Mayor Frank MacBride and Vice Mayor Tina Paul.

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