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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.

Commission Honors Community Leaders With June Proclamations

The Town of Surfside Commission recognized three distinguished community leaders at its June 10 meeting with formal proclamations honoring their lasting impact on the Town and beyond.

Mayor Charles W. Burkett issued proclamations for Reverend Father Juan J. Sosa, Elizabeth Alvarez-Rodriguez, and Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar, highlighting their decades of service, spiritual leadership, and dedication to the residents of Surfside and the greater 33154 community.

Father Juan J. Sosa, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church since 2010, was recognized ahead of his upcoming retirement on July 1. A Cuban exile who arrived in Miami via Operation Pedro Pan in 1961, Father Sosa has served the Archdiocese of Miami for more than 50 years. He was noted for his leadership during the Papal Visit of John Paul II in 1987, his published works in Catholic liturgy, and for offering comfort and support following the Champlain Towers South tragedy. “Father Sosa has been a beacon of hope and inspiration,” said Mayor Burkett. “His leadership and faith have uplifted countless lives, especially during Surfside’s most difficult moments.”

Elizabeth Alvarez-Rodriguez, a longtime resident and educator, was honored for her 30-year teaching career at Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center. Her imaginative teaching style, community involvement, and heartfelt commitment to her students earned her widespread admiration and multiple Teacher of the Year awards.

“She brought joy and creativity into her classroom and made every child feel special,” the proclamation read. “Her legacy will live on through the generations of students she inspired.”

The third proclamation was a posthumous honor for Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar, founder of The Shul in Surfside and a key spiritual leader for the region since 1982. He was remembered not only for his visionary leadership and expansion of Jewish life in the area, but also for his tireless efforts during the Champlain Towers South collapse. Rabbi Lipskar opened The Shul as a relief center, led community prayers, and provided meals, guidance, and compassion to grieving families and first responders.

“Rabbi Lipskar’s legacy of service, love, and leadership has left an indelible mark on Surfside,” said Vice Mayor Tina Paul. “We are forever grateful for his devotion to this community.”

The proclamations serve as part of the Town’s continued effort to recognize those who embody its spirit of resilience, compassion, and public service.
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