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 Seniors Sail Bayside on Parks and Recreation Trip

Surfside seniors enjoyed a day of waterfront views, shopping and sightseeing during a recent Parks and Recreation trip to Bayside Marketplace, highlighted by a scenic boat tour along Biscayne Bay.

The group traveled from the Surfside Community Center and boarded the Island Queen for a narrated cruise past Miami’s famed Millionaire Row, offering participants a relaxing opportunity to take in the city skyline and historic waterfront homes. Seniors also had time to explore Bayside Marketplace’s shops and restaurants before returning to Surfside later that afternoon.

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Jorge Galdo said the trip was designed to create meaningful experiences while fostering a sense of connection and pride among participants.

“Our senior trips are about more than just getting out of Town for the day,” Galdo said. “They’re about building community, creating memories and celebrating what makes Surfside special. Hearing our seniors share why they love Surfside was incredibly meaningful.”

During the outing, seniors participated in a short video sharing personal reflections about Surfside and what makes the Town special to them. Those moments are featured as part of the Town’s new #I❤️Surfside social media initiative, which encourages residents to share stories, photos and videos celebrating their connection to the community. The campaign hopes to spark community engagement and showcase Surfside’s unique character through the voices of its residents.

Residents are invited to participate by posting why they love Surfside on social media using the hashtag #I❤️Surfside.

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