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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.

Surfside Police and Religious Leaders Unite for Emergency Preparedness Initiative

In a first-of-its-kind initiative for the Town of Surfside, Chief of Police Charles R. Press, Town Manager Mark Blumstein and command staff met this week with the community’s religious leaders to align emergency preparedness plans and establish ongoing coordination in the event of a crisis.

The collaborative meeting aimed to ensure faith-based institutions are included in emergency planning and communication channels, laying the groundwork for improved response efforts, resource sharing and unified messaging during critical incidents.

“This initiative is about coming together before a crisis strikes,” said Chief Press. “We want every corner of our community, every congregation and place of worship to feel informed, empowered and supported. We’re building relationships now to save time and lives later.”

Religious leaders joined the discussion, held at Town Hall, to share their perspectives and commit to regular coordination with the Surfside Police Department and Town officials. The effort is part of a broader push for increased community engagement, safety planning, and inclusive public safety measures.

Town Manager Mark Blumstein called the initiative a “critical step forward” in reinforcing the Town’s preparedness.

“This is about more than just emergency planning; it’s about building trust, understanding roles, and ensuring access to information and support for every resident, regardless of where they worship,” said Blumstein.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue holding gatherings, develop congregation-specific emergency guides, and identify community members with skills and resources who may be able to assist during times of crisis.

For more information on the Town of Surfside’s emergency preparedness resources or to connect with the Surfside Police Department, please contact Major Matelis at (305) 861-4862.

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