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.

Surfside Police Leads Multi-Agency Traffic Detail to Enhance Road Safety

 

The Town of Surfside Police Department led a multi-agency traffic detail sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) aimed at improving road safety across the region. The operation, held August 6, brought together officers from Indian Creek, the Florida Highway Patrol, North Bay Village, School Police, Sunny Isles, Aventura, Opa-Locka, and Bal Harbour.

“This initiative is about collaboration and making our streets safer for everyone,” said Sgt. Matelis of the Surfside Police Department. “By working together, we can enforce traffic laws more effectively and ensure that drivers are following the rules of the road.”

During the detail, officers focused on enforcing speed limits, seatbelt usage, and distracted driving laws. The combined efforts of the participating agencies resulted in a significant number of citations and warnings, reinforcing the commitment to reducing traffic incidents and saving lives.

“Our goal is not just to issue citations but to raise awareness about safe driving practices,” added Sgt. Matelis. “We want to remind drivers that safety is a shared responsibility.”

The Surfside Police Department continues to prioritize road safety and will remain engaged in similar initiatives in the future. The success of this operation highlights the importance of multi-agency collaboration in maintaining the safety of residents and visitors alike.

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