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.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Residents Urged to Follow Lighting Rules

Sea turtle nesting season is soon underway in Surfside and across Miami-Dade County, with official dates running from May 1 through October 31. However, early nesting activity has already been reported along local beaches, prompting reminders about turtle-friendly lighting regulations.

These rules are in place to protect endangered and threatened sea turtle species, especially nesting females and hatchlings. Artificial lighting can disorient the turtles, which rely on the natural light of the moon to navigate. Bright lights near the shoreline can cause females to avoid nesting areas and mislead hatchlings away from the ocean, reducing their chance of survival.

To support this critical phase of the marine ecosystem, condominium residents and visitors on the east side of Collins Avenue are encouraged to follow these simple steps:

  • Apply window tint or film to reduce glare.

  • Rearrange lamps and other movable light fixtures away from windows.

  • Use blinds or curtains to block interior lights from reaching the beach.

  • Turn off unnecessary lights, especially those visible from the shore.

Turtle nesting season is a shared responsibility, and small changes at home can make a significant difference in helping preserve this ancient species.

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