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 Police Issue PSA on Rip Current Safety and Beach Flag Warnings

 

As beach season ramps up, the Surfside Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to stay alert and informed about rip current dangers and the meaning behind beach warning flags.

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that can quickly sweep swimmers away from the shore. According to the National Weather Service, they are responsible for more than 100 drownings each year in the United States.

To help prevent tragedies, Surfside Police are issuing a public service announcement urging beachgoers to follow posted signs and understand the beach flag color system:

  • Green Flag – Low hazard: calm conditions, exercise caution.
  • Yellow Flag – Medium hazard: moderate surf and/or currents.
  • Red Flag – High hazard: strong surf and/or currents; swimming not advised.
  • Double Red Flags – Water closed to the public.
  • Purple Flag – Dangerous marine life present, such as jellyfish.

“Even on calm days, rip currents can develop unexpectedly,” said Surfside Police Deputy Chief Henry Doce. “Understanding flag colors can save lives.”

If caught in a rip current, officials urge swimmers not to panic or try to swim directly back to shore. Instead, they should swim parallel to the shore until they are out of the current, then swim back to land at an angle.

The Surfside Police Department encourages all beach visitors to check conditions before entering the water and to share this information with friends and family.

“Safety begins with awareness,” Doce said. “We want everyone to enjoy our beautiful beaches while staying vigilant and informed.”

For more tips and safety resources, visit www.townofsurfsidefl.gov

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