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 to Host Two Spring-Themed Egg Hunts for Families

Families in Surfside can look forward to a weekend of springtime fun with two festive events hosted by the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department. The Splash Into Spring: Duck and Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, followed by the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Both events are free for Surfside residents and hotel guests with proof of access.

Splash Into Spring: Duck and Egg Hunt

Taking place at the Surfside Community Center's Sand Dollar Key Pool from 10 a.m. to noon, this aquatic celebration will feature an egg hunt and special basket giveaways. Children ages 9 and under will be divided into three age groups for the hunt:

  • 3 and under – 11 a.m.

  • 4-6 years – 11:15 a.m.

  • 7-9 years – 11:30 a.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own baskets to fully enjoy the event.

Spring Egg Hunt

On Sunday, the excitement continues at 96th Street Park (9572 Bay Dr.) from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families can enjoy a morning of spring-themed activities, including bounce houses, dancing, and an egg hunt divided into multiple age groups:

  • 10:30 a.m. – 3 and under (Parents allowed)

  • 10:45 a.m. – 4-5 years

  • 11:00 a.m. – 6-7 years

  • 11:15 a.m. – 8-9 years

  • 11:30 a.m. – 10-14 years

  • 11:45 a.m. – Adult Hunt

Participants should bring their own baskets and arrive on time, as hunts will begin promptly at the scheduled times.

Both events are free of charge for Surfside residents, with proof of residency required upon entry. Hotel guests may also attend by showing an access or reservation letter from their hotel. No guests of residents will be permitted.

For more information, contact the Surfside Community Center at (305) 866-3635

 

 

 

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