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.

Smart Recycling in Surfside



Recycling is an essential first step toward reducing waste in your household, but many people often misunderstand the rules. Knowing what can and can’t be recycled, as well as how to properly prepare your items, is crucial.

Did you know that recyclables can become contaminated when items are placed in the wrong bin, or when food containers that still have residue are thrown into the recycling? Contamination can prevent large batches of material from being recycled properly. Additionally, non-recyclable items in your recycling bin increase the cost of recycling, slow down the process, and pose safety risks at the recycling facility.

Many items collected for recycling actually can't be recycled. These often end up being incinerated or sent to landfills. When in doubt, it's always better to throw it out.

REMEMBER THESE 3 KEY POINTS WHEN RECYCLING:
  1. Recycle bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard. Materials like newspapers, magazines, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and similar items are recyclable.
  2. Keep food and liquid out of your recycling. Be sure to rinse off food or liquid residue from your recyclable items before placing them in the bin.
  3. No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables. Keep plastic bags out of your recycling bin. They can often be recycled at your local grocery store—like Publix on Harding Avenue.
Still unsure about what can be recycled? Come ask the experts at the Town’s Earth Day Resource Fair on April 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to noon

Have electronics or hazardous materials you need to dispose of? Check out the Town’s Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on May 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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