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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.

Surfside Appoints Charles R. Press as its New Chief of Police

The Town of Surfside has appointed Charles R. Press as its new Chief of Police. Press will lead the Surfside Police Department alongside Enrique “Henry” Doce, who will serve as the Town’s Deputy Chief of Police.

In his first statement to the Surfside community, Chief Press quoted President Dwight D. Eisenhower: “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity.”

Chief Press brings more than 47 years of law enforcement experience to Surfside. He began his career with the Miami Beach Police Department, rising through the ranks to the position of Assistant Chief. Most recently, he served as Chief of Police for the Village of Key Biscayne for 17 years, where he also served as Interim Village Manager in his final six months before retirement.

Throughout his career, Chief Press has received more than 100 departmental and civilian commendations, including the Miami Beach Police Department’s prestigious “Officer of the Year” award. A respected leader and public servant, he is known for his commitment to community engagement and public safety.

In 2004, he founded The Chief Press Foundation, which has since raised tens of thousands of dollars to support underserved children and seniors in Liberty City. The foundation provides essentials such as school uniforms, supplies, food, and holiday gifts, ensuring that children can focus on their education without worrying about basic needs. This impactful work led the Village of Key Biscayne to designate Liberty City as its “Sister City.”

Chief Press holds an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College and a Bachelor of Arts from Barry University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (205th Session) and the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute School of Command. His distinguished career has earned him induction into the Miami Dade College Hall of Fame (2009) and the State of Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame (2022).

Town Manager Mark Blumstein, who made the appointment, expressed full confidence in the new leadership team.

“We’re excited to welcome Chief Press to Surfside and are confident that his commitment to public safety and integrity will continue to elevate our Police Department,” Blumstein said.

This appointment reflects the Town’s ongoing investment in professional leadership and community trust.

Residents and stakeholders can contact Chief Press directly at [email protected]. 

Community members are invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Surfside’s new Chief of Police, Charles R. Press, at Town Hall, 9293 Harding Avenue. The ceremony's date and time to be announced.

Join the Town in welcoming Chief Press as he begins his service as Surfside’s new Chief of Police.

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