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.

"Mondays with the Manager": New Turtle Sculpture Honors Surfside Resident’s Legacy

 

 

This week’s episode of "Mondays with the Manager" features a heartfelt tribute as Town Manager Mark Blumstein spotlights a new addition to Surfside’s Turtle Walk: "Jimmy the Turtle," a holiday-themed sculpture dedicated to the memory of James Martin Corpora.

The sculpture, created by artist Ksenia Craven, was donated by the Damiani family and is located outside Town Hall. It brings a festive touch to the civic center while honoring the life of Corpora, a longtime Surfsider, family man known for his humor, generosity and love of storytelling.

“This turtle not only adds festive charm to the Turtle Walk,” Blumstein said, “but it also represents the personal stories that shape our community.”

Corpora died Nov. 8, 2024, at age 69. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

“My dad was full of life, laughter and love,” said Dannielle Damiani, his daughter and a Surfside resident. “We’re so thankful the Town embraced this tribute. Seeing the turtle outside Town Hall feels like a piece of him is always here.”

Vice Mayor Tina Paul, who attended the unveiling, said the sculpture is a fitting memorial. “Turtles symbolize kindness, patience and wisdom — all qualities James embodied,” she said.

"Mondays with the Manager" is a Town initiative aimed at strengthening the connection between residents and the Town administration by offering a behind-the-scenes look at Commission priorities, community partnerships and ongoing projects. Watch the latest episode at www.townofsurfsidefl.gov or follow the Town on social media.

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