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 Spooky Spooktacular Brings Halloween Fun to 96th Street Park

The Town of Surfside’s annual Spooky Spooktacular returned Friday, Oct. 24, filling 96th Street Park with Halloween spirit and family-friendly fun. From 6 to 9 p.m., thousands of residents and visitors came dressed as ghosts, goblins, witches, fairies, superheroes, and monsters, enjoying music, games, and a variety of festive activities.

The first 75 families received free pumpkins for the popular carving activity, giving children and adults alike a chance to show off their creativity. Attendees also enjoyed face painting, spooky-themed games, and safe trick-or-treating in a vibrant, community-centered atmosphere.

The event is a cherished Surfside tradition that fosters community engagement and celebrates the season in a safe, inclusive environment. Town officials joined in the festivities, including Vice Mayor Tina Paul, Commissioners Coto, Velasquez and Vildostegui, Town Clerk McCready, Chief of Police Press, and Major Matelis.

The Surfside Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents to participate in future events that bring the community together. For more information, contact the Surfside Community Center at (305) 866-3635.


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