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.

Vice Mayor Tina Paul Joins Coastal Mayors to Address Waterway Sustainability

Surfside Vice Mayor Tina Paul joined local leaders at the Coastal Mayors of Miami-Dade County Executive Session on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, where officials gathered to discuss regional waterway sustainability and resilience initiatives. The event, held at the historic Glenn H. Curtiss Mansion, brought together mayors and municipal representatives to exchange ideas on protecting South Florida’s coastal resources.

During the session, Vice Mayor Paul participated in discussions on environmental conservation efforts, emphasizing Surfside’s commitment to sustainable practices.

The executive session, hosted by Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson of El Portal, featured insights from municipal leaders, including Miami Springs Mayor Maria Puente Mitchell and North Bay Village Mayor Rachel Streitfeld. The discussions centered around the theme “Blueways… of all Shapes and Sizes & Permeability is Key,” highlighting the need for strategic planning to enhance waterway connectivity and resilience.

The event served as a platform for municipal leaders to share best practices and advocate for policies that safeguard South Florida’s coastal environment.

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