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.

Commissioner Vildostegui Helps Atala Butterfly Find New Home at Surfside Native Garden

The Atala butterfly has found a new home at the Surfside Native Garden, located at 92nd Street and Bay Drive. The garden was recently expanded with plants that historically grew in the area prior to European settlement, highlighting the importance of Florida’s native flora. Among the new plantings is the coontie, which shares a mutualistic relationship with the Atala butterfly, making the garden an ideal habitat for the species.

The project was made possible through a 2025 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grant awarded to the Town of Surfside. New additions include Florida native wildflowers and shrubs such as beach verbena (Glandularia maritima), Jamaican caper (Quadrella cynophallophora), and American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). These plants provide essential habitat for pollinators and local wildlife while educating the public about the ecological value of native species in urban environments.

“Surfside is in a unique position to showcase resilient, sustainable coastal landscaping,” said Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui. “This garden helps residents connect with the plants that existed here long before the Town was built while providing crucial habitat for native species like the Atala butterfly.”

In addition to its ecological benefits, the park features a pergola, bench, lending library, and sculpture, making it a popular stop for walkers and cyclists. The expanded Native Garden now serves as a demonstration site for environmentally conscious landscaping, illustrating how small urban spaces can support both beauty and biodiversity.


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