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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 Honors Public Works Veteran Jean Cerene on Retirement After 33 Years of Service

The Town of Surfside recognized longtime Public Works employee Jean Cerene during a special Town Commission meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20, celebrating his retirement after more than three decades of service.

Cerene joined the Town on April 23, 1992, and retires on Aug. 31, 2025. Over his 33-year career, he became a familiar face to colleagues, residents and visitors, helping maintain essential services that keep Surfside running smoothly.

Town Manager Mark Blumstein praised Cerene for his dedication and contributions during the presentation. “Jean’s work ethic and loyalty to the Town have left a lasting mark on our community,” Blumstein said. “His contributions to Public Works over the past three decades exemplify what it means to serve with pride, consistency and dedication. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best in retirement.”

Cerene’s career spanned a period of tremendous change in Surfside, from infrastructure upgrades to beautification projects that shaped the community. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Public Works Department, which colleagues said will miss his knowledge, experience and steady presence.

The presentation concluded with a round of applause and recognition from the Commission, emphasizing the gratitude of the Town for Cerene’s 33 years of service.

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