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.

Town of Surfside Partners with YMCA of South Florida for 2024-2025 After-School Program

The Town of Surfside is partnering with the YMCA of South Florida for the  2024-2025 after-school program, providing a variety of activities and support for children in grades K-8. The program aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters social skills, creativity, and healthy habits.

Scheduled to run daily until 6 p.m., the program includes trained staff, healthy snacks, outdoor activities, and games, offering a comprehensive experience for participating children. “This partnership allows us to offer enriching after-school opportunities right here in Surfside,” said Adrian Hernandez, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. “We are thrilled to bring interactive workshops, arts and crafts, sports, STEM activities, homework help, and character development to our community.”

The after-school program will be held at the Surfside Community Center, with transportation available from local schools. The cost is $300 per month for Surfside residents and $350 for non-residents. The program also provides financial assistance and sibling discounts to make it accessible to more families. Additionally, there are provisions for children with special needs, including an intake assessment to tailor their after-school experience.

Families interested in enrolling their children can sign up online at https://ymcasfl.my.site.com/s/registration or scan the QR code on the flyer. With limited spaces available, early registration is encouraged. For further details, please contact the program director at (305) 357-6622 or via email at [email protected]

 

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