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’s Flamingo Garden Park Awarded 2025 Viva Florida Grant to Expand Native Landscaping


The Florida Wildflower Foundation has awarded the Town of Surfside a 2025 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grant to enhance native plantings at Flamingo Garden Park, a pocket park beloved by walkers and cyclists alike.  Located in the heart of the residential district at 92nd Street and Bay Drive, it offers a charming, tranquil space for reflection amongst scenic greenery.  The grant application was spearheaded by Commissioner Vildostegui.

The grant will support the installation of Florida native wildflowers and plants, including beach verbena (Glandularia maritima), Jamaican caper (Quadrella cynophallophora), and American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). The additions aim to showcase the beauty and ecological value of native flora in urban settings, while supporting pollinators and local wildlife.

Located on a barrier island, Surfside is uniquely positioned to model resilient and sustainable coastal landscaping practices. The project aligns with the Viva Florida program’s mission to educate the public on the importance of native plants and demonstrate their use in both public and home gardens.

“This award reflects our Town’s commitment to sustainability, community beauty and environmental education,” said Town Manager Mark Blumstein. “By expanding our native landscaping at Flamingo Garden Park, we’re not only enhancing the space for residents and visitors, we’re also supporting the ecosystem that surrounds us.”

The updated garden, which already features a pergola, bench, lending library, and sculpture, will serve as a demonstration site for environmentally conscious planting that thrives in small urban spaces.
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