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.

Miami-Dade Elections Chief Highlights What’s on the Ballot in Surfside Municipal Election

The Town of Surfside and Miami-Dade County continue their historic municipal election collaboration with a second voter education video focused on what residents will see on the March 17 ballot.

Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, appears on camera to outline the key races and ballot questions that will shape Surfside’s future.

“When you vote on March 17, 2026, you’ll help shape the future of your Town,” Garcia says in the video.

On the ballot, Surfside voters will decide on:

  • One mayoral seat

  • Four Town Commission seats

  • Two proposed Charter amendments

The proposed Charter amendments address land-use voting thresholds and future election timing. Full, official ballot language and candidate information are available at townofsurfsidefl.gov/vote2026.

“These decisions directly impact how the Town is governed and how important policies are shaped,” Garcia notes, emphasizing the importance of civic participation.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Surfside Town Hall, Commission Chambers.

The Town encourages all eligible residents to review their sample ballot, make a voting plan and participate in the democratic process.

“An informed community is a strong community,” Garcia says. “Review your ballot, ask questions and most importantly vote.”

For more information, visit www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/vote2026.

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