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.

"Mondays with the Manager" Highlights Landscape Debris Rules and Safety Concerns

 

In the latest episode of "Mondays with the Manager", Town Manager Mark Blumstein addressed ongoing concerns about improper landscape debris disposal, reminding residents and commercial landscapers to follow the Town’s Code requirements.


“Debris left out on the wrong day doesn’t just create a mess, it creates a hazard,” Blumstein said. “It’s not just about keeping our streets clean, it’s about safety, accountability, and respect for our neighbors.”

Under the Town Code, residents may place up to four cubic yards of landscape trimmings curbside on their scheduled pickup day. Blumstein also emphasized the importance of keeping hedges trimmed so they do not block the public right-of-way, noting that overgrown hedges can obstruct stop signs and create serious safety issues for drivers and pedestrians.

“It may seem like a small detail, but when hedges block stop signs or sidewalks, it puts everyone at risk,” he said. “We need everyone’s help to keep Surfside safe and walkable.”

Residents are reminded not to leave any trimmings out for collection on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. Violations will result in a notice from the Town and, in the case of repeat offenses, potential fines. Commercial landscapers are also required to remove all cuttings and debris from the Town after completing their work.

"Mondays with the Manager" is a Town of Surfside video series aimed at keeping residents informed about important Town updates, ongoing initiatives, and public safety reminders directly from the Town Manager’s office. Watch all episodes on Channel 663/2007, the Town’s website or @SurfsideFlorida on social media.

 

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