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.

Recreation Leader (P/T)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, assists with the athletic and recreational youth programs. Work is reviewed through observation and reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches athletic fundamentals as required and enforces policies, rules, and safety regulations for participants.
2. Assists the children in learning crafts, athletics, games, and teamwork.
3. Performs various duties involving the issuance, receipt, storage, and inventory of sports equipment, games, and craft supplies.
4. Works with the public.
5. Works with recreation activities and Community Center playground or other recreation facilities.
6. Assists with special events set up and breakdown.
7. Completes daily cash journals, checklists and other reports as needed.
8. Assists with light maintenance duties.
9. Performs other functions as assigned.

 

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to staff and program participants.
- Knowledge of traditional non-athletic games, arts, and crafts.
- Good customer service skills.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school senior or college student.
  • Valid Florida Driver's License is required.
  • Perform other functions as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

(A  comparable  amount  of  training,  education  or  experience  can  be  substituted  for  the  

minimum qualifications.)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

-    Tasks  involve  frequent  walking,  standing,  some  lifting  and  carrying  of  heavy  objects  of moderate weight (12-20 lbs.)
-    Tasks require color, sound, depth, texture, and visual perception and discrimination and oral communication ability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

-    Tasks may require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Hourly Rate: $15.90

Open until filled.

Send Application to:

Human Resources Department
9293 Harding Avenue
Surfside, FL 33154  Phone: (305) 861-4863

You may e-mail your resume to [email protected].

The Town of Surfside is an Equal Opportunity / Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (townofsurfsidefl.gov) 

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