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 Police, Jewish Community Strengthen Ties Before High Holidays

Surfside Police Chief Charles R. Press and Major Jay Matelis led a pre–Jewish High Holiday safety meeting on Sept. 18, 2025, gathering community members, faith leaders and law enforcement officials to discuss safety, awareness and partnership during the upcoming holidays.

The meeting, held ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, focused on building trust between law enforcement and the Jewish community while addressing practical concerns. Topics included observance restrictions and traditions, communication between police and houses of worship, and safety protocols surrounding missing persons and issues of dignity during the holiday season.


Chief Press emphasized that open dialogue with religious institutions is key to ensuring residents feel both safe and respected.

“This dialogue is essential to ensuring that our Jewish community can celebrate the High Holidays in safety and peace,” Chief Press said. “By strengthening our partnerships with faith leaders and residents, we continue to build trust and resilience throughout Surfside.”

The discussion also reviewed crime trends, community concerns and strategies for maintaining clear lines of communication between police officers and worshippers. Officials encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report unusual activity, particularly around religious institutions.

“This is about more than safety,” Press added. “It’s about dignity, respect and protecting the traditions that make Surfside such a special community.”

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