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 Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New Citi Bike Stations

On Oct. 30, 2024, the Town of Surfside celebrated the launch of its new Citi Bike stations during FDOT’s Mobility Week. Held at the 94th Street station in front of Publix, the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official unveiling of one of four new bike rental stations added in partnership with Citi Bike. The event was attended by Vice Mayor Tina Paul, Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui, and representatives from Citi Bike and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Commissioner Micky Steinberg was also represented at the event.

These new Citi Bike stations aim to enhance mobility options for residents and visitors, with locations conveniently placed at:

  • 94th Street & Abbott Avenue
  • 96th Street Park (Coming soon)
  • 92nd Street near the Residence Inn
  • 89th Street at the Hawthorne Tot Lot

The ceremony underscored the Town’s commitment to sustainable transportation and accessible mobility options. As guests explored the new bike-sharing facilities, representatives from Citi Bike and FDOT highlighted the positive impact these stations will have on Surfside’s connectivity and environment.

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