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.

New Turtle Sculptures Designed by NWSA Students Unveiled


The Town of Surfside kicked off Earth Month by unveiling two new fiberglass turtle sculptures on Thursday, April 2, at the beach entrance located at 92nd Street and Collins Avenue. The colorful installations are the latest addition to the Town’s growing public art collection and have been individually designed by art students from New World School of the Arts (NWSA) as part of a Town initiative.

Positioned one block south of the Community Center and the Turtle Walk exhibition at 93rd Street, the sculptures serve as welcoming landmarks while celebrating the Town’s coastal character. The predominantly blue and green color schemes also highlight the Town’s commitment to sustainability through bans on plastic straws, single-use plastics and Styrofoam as well as awareness via curated special events.

The Resort Tax Board’s 2025 contest sponsorship asked students to propose their best design options. The Board’s top two designs, created by students Nicole Serrano and Noah Caballero, received custom prizes and were ultimately selected to be painted by local artist Cavan Koebel and installed at 92nd street beach entrance.

Representatives from NWSA were on hand for the occasion along with winners Nicole Serrano and Noah Caballero, who had their designs realized, and 3rd place winner Angela Munoz. The three students also received gift cards.

The unveiling marks another effort by the Town to incorporate art into everyday public spaces, encouraging community engagement and highlighting Surfside’s distinctive beachside atmosphere and respect for the environment. Residents and visitors are invited to stop by, explore the new installations, and enjoy the refreshed entrance to the beach. 

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