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.

Teen Yoga and Meditation Workshop Draws Strong Turnout at Surfside Park

Nearly 20 teens participated in a free yoga and meditation workshop held Dec. 20 at 96th Street Surfside Park, reflecting growing interest in mindfulness and wellness programming for young people in the community.

The complimentary Teen Yoga and Meditation workshop welcomed 19 participants and introduced practical tools such as yoga, breathing techniques and meditation practices designed to support mental and emotional well-being.

The session was led by instructor Andrea Travani, a Surfside resident, in partnership with Yoga 4 Meditation, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible wellness resources to schools and communities. The organization regularly hosts free workshops aimed at equipping youth with healthy coping strategies they can use in their daily lives.

In addition to special events, Yoga 4 Meditation offers ongoing programming in the area. Weekly yoga classes are held Sundays at 11 a.m. at the Surfside Community Center and are open to both residents and non-residents. Teen and young adult classes are also offered Sundays at 4:30 p.m. at Milla’s Studio in Bay Harbor Islands.

Parks and Recreation will continue expanding free and low-cost wellness opportunities for teens and families while strengthening community connections in Surfside.
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