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 Department Promotes Diana Leon to Lieutenant

On Oct. 15, 2025, Sgt. Diana Leon was officially promoted to lieutenant. Family, friends, and staff from Surfside and beyond gathered in the Commission Chambers to celebrate the milestone.

Hired in 2011, Lt. Leon has been an integral member of the Surfside Police Department, playing pivotal roles during the Champlain Towers South building collapse and in numerous criminal investigations. Her professionalism, leadership, and compassion have made her a respected figure within the department and the community.

“Lt. Leon represents the very best of our department,” said Police Chief Press. “Her dedication to duty, calm under pressure, and genuine care for this community have set a standard that others aspire to follow. This promotion is a reflection of her outstanding service and leadership.”

Town Manager Mark Blumstein echoed that sentiment, noting the impact of her work both within and beyond Surfside. “Lt. Leon’s career embodies the Town’s core values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence,” he said. “Her service during some of Surfside’s most challenging moments has earned her deep respect and admiration. We are proud to see her step into this new role.”

Congratulations, Lt. Leon, well deserved!

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