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 Summer Camp Registration Now Open: Hands-On STEM, Literacy and Play for Kids Ages 5–12

Parents looking for an exciting and educational way to keep their children engaged this summer are invited to register for the Town of Surfside’s Parks & Recreation summer camp, hosted in partnership with the YMCA of South Florida. The program runs from June 9 through August 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is open to children ages 5 to 12.

Campers will enjoy a full day of learning, discovery and fun, including STEM exploration, literacy enrichment, outdoor play and creative projects. The curriculum is designed to spark curiosity in science, technology, engineering and math fields while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Hosted at the 96th Street Park, 9580 Bay Drive in Surfside, the camp offers a dynamic, hands-on environment where kids can participate in activities that build confidence, encourage collaboration and inspire creativity.

Town residents can register for $195 per week, while non-residents will pay $250 per week. A one-time registration fee of $50 applies to all campers. Meals are included daily, with lunch and snacks provided by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.

Parents are encouraged to register early by visiting https://ymcasfl.my.site.com/s/registration or contacting Jacobs at [email protected] or (305) 357-4000 ext. 2118.

Camp staff will conduct an intake assessment for children with special needs to ensure an inclusive and supportive experience for all participants.

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