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 Celebrates Historic 90th Anniversary

On Sunday, May 18, exactly 90 years after the Town of Surfside was formed by 35 members of The Surf Club in 1935, Surfside marked its historic 90th Anniversary with a throwback-inspired Evening Celebration Event presented by the Resort Tax Board. 

Vice Mayor Tina Paul and Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui provided remarks during the program and spoke movingly about their memories in Surfside. They joined Town Manager Mark Blumstein and a long list of Former Elected Officials, and Boards & Committee members in attendance.

Surfside's Youth Council had a significant presence with a dedicated table where they discussed their ongoing initiatives and handed out a packet of native seeds to promote green practices. Approved by the Seminole Tribe, the packet included local flora seeds dating back to the time of the Tequesta tribe.  

Local event producer @Releaf Designs created an elegant and enchanting ambiance for visitors and residents to enjoy featuring custom decorations and lighting, orchids and plant arrangements, as well as a tasty menu of kosher and non-kosher food to enjoy. Attendees also enjoyed live music entertainment from two marquee bands courtesy of AA Musicians, and a stunning Art Deco inspired step & repeat created by Cloud Creative Experiences.

Introduced by the Youth Council, the screening of "Surfside: A Living Legacy" served as the event's highlight. Filmed and edited by Youth Council Member Yasmine al-Sahli and produced by Judy Martinez, the video featured a remarkable cast of legacy residents who recounted their fondest memories and reflected on Surfside's present journey. 

Thank you to all of our partners and residents! Here's to the next great decade.

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