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.

Singerfest! Celebrating a Literary Legacy of Excellence


Last month, Surfside’s Community Relations (CRB) and Resort Tax Boards hosted a new event aiming to highlight one of Surfside’s most storied residents, Nobel Laureate Author, Isaac Bashevis Singer. The CRB kicked off Singerfest with a packed audience for the Book led by Dr. Itzik Gottesman from the University of Texas at Austin. Readers explored four of Singer’s timeless stories—Gimpel the Fool, Alone, Old Love, and The Last Demon—diving into their humor, mysticism, and profound human insight.

Outside the Fishbowl room, guests enjoyed a visual exhibition curated by Isaac Pack with the Surfside Youth Council, which shed light on Singer’s time in Surfside. Following the Book Club, the Resort Tax Board hosted a festive Reception in the Community Center green space, which was transformed by local vendor ReLeaf Designs into a magical space featuring Singer’s writing desk, origami birds folded from his books, and an array of ambience lighting and décor which dazzled attendees.

The Reception featured a short film screening of Alone in Klezmer, an invited talk by Dr. Gottesman, the joyous sounds of Miami Klezmer band, and Polish-inspired kosher delicacies. Guests enjoyed a warm, outdoor celebration that combined literary exploration with music, community connection, and the rich cultural legacy of Singer’s work. A special thank you to Vice Mayor Tina Paul, Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui, Parks & Recreation staff and all the Board members who supported the event!

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