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.

Fraud Alert: Bitcoin ATM Scam Targeting Residents


The Surfside Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing fraud scheme in which scammers are deceiving victims into withdrawing their money and depositing it into a Bitcoin ATM.

These scams often begin with a pop-up alert on the victim's computer, falsely warning of a virus or security breach. The alert prompts the victim to click a link for a fix and then instructs them to call a provided phone number. Once on the call, scammers posing as security experts claim that the victim's bank account is compromised and that a "secure transfer" is necessary to protect their funds.

The victim is then directed to withdraw cash and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM, often located in various locations across Miami-Dade County. One such ATM is located at 401 71st St, Miami Beach.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and take the following precautions:

  • Never trust unsolicited pop-ups claiming your computer is infected.
  • Do not call unknown phone numbers or provide personal information.
  • If contacted by someone claiming to be from your bank, independently verify by calling your bank directly.
  • Law enforcement and legitimate financial institutions will never instruct you to withdraw cash and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM.

If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, report it immediately to the Surfside Police Department. Stay informed and share this warning with family and friends to help prevent fraud in our community.

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