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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.

Town of Surfside Celebrates Municipal Clerks Week, Honoring Dedicated Service

In recognition of Municipal Clerks Week, the Town of Surfside is celebrating the essential contributions of Town Clerk Sandra N. McCready, MPA, MMC, and Deputy Town Clerk Genesis Guevara. The week of May 5-9, which marks its 56th anniversary, highlights the critical role municipal clerks play in local governance and their tireless work to ensure the smooth operation of government services.

Initiated in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Municipal Clerks Week is a time to honor the public service provided by municipal and deputy clerks across the globe. These professionals serve as the foundation of local commissions, holding critical roles and performing key duties that impact communities every day.

In 1984 and again in 1994, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton officially declared Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May, recognizing the significant role municipal clerks play in supporting local governments.

The Town of Surfside extends its gratitude to Sandra McCready and Genesis Guevara for their dedication and leadership. Their professionalism and commitment to the Town's residents are vital to the success and efficiency of local government operations.

As Municipal Clerks Week continues, the Town encourages residents to use #MuniClerks and #MuniClerks2025 on social media to join the conversation and show appreciation for the vital work of municipal clerks worldwide.

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