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 Urges Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season


With hurricane season officially underway, Town officials are urging residents to take steps now to prepare for potential storms and ensure their families’ safety.

Town Manager Mark Blumstein said Surfside is actively working to ensure operational readiness across all departments, from stormwater systems to emergency communications.

“We’re doing everything possible to strengthen our infrastructure and protect residents in the event of a hurricane,” Blumstein said. “But the most important step is individual preparedness like knowing your evacuation zone, having a plan and staying informed.”

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with peak activity typically between August and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast an above-normal season this year.

Major Matelis of the Surfside Police Department emphasized the importance of early planning, especially for elderly residents or those with limited mobility.

“We want residents to act now, not when a storm is already on the way,” Matelis said. “If you or a loved one may need assistance evacuating, register with Miami-Dade County’s Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program. It could save a life.”

Town officials recommend assembling a disaster supply kit that includes food, water, medications and important documents. Residents should also secure outdoor furniture and review their insurance policies before a storm threatens the region.

“As a barrier island community, Surfside is especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding,” Blumstein added. “We’re prepared but we need residents to be just as ready.”

For up-to-date information during a storm, residents are encouraged to sign up for the Town’s emergency alerts at www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/subscribe and follow @SurfsideFlorida on social media.

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