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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.

"Mondays with the Manager": Dune Restoration Project Strengthens Surfside’s Shoreline

In this week’s episode of "Mondays with the Manager", Town Manager Mark Blumstein provides an update on an important environmental effort underway in Surfside: the dune restoration project at the 92nd Street beach access.

More than just scenic features, sand dunes serve as vital natural barriers. They help protect our community from storm surge, coastal flooding and erosion by absorbing wave energy and stabilizing the shoreline. However, natural wear and tear, including sea level rise and foot traffic, can degrade these formations over time.

To address this, the Town is restoring and elevating the dunes beginning at 92nd Street and extending south of 90th Street. The project is being completed at no cost to the Town, as it is a requirement placed on a nearby private development. Under current Town policy, all new developments must contribute to dune restoration, ensuring that growth supports long-term environmental resilience.

“This is a powerful example of how we’re aligning private development with public benefit,” said Town Manager Blumstein. “By requiring new projects to enhance our natural dune system, we’re not only protecting property, we’re protecting people, infrastructure and Surfside’s future.”

The project will continue northward once the necessary permits are secured, with future development helping extend the benefits throughout the shoreline. In addition to storm protection, the restored dunes will support native vegetation and local wildlife habitats.

"Mondays with the Manager" is a Town of Surfside video series featuring regular updates from Town Manager Mark Blumstein. Each episode spotlights key projects, initiatives and community developments aimed at improving the quality of life in Surfside. Watch the latest installment on Channel 663 and the Town’s social media.

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