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.

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.

Celebrate National Poetry Month in Surfside 📜🖋

Submit Your Poem for a Chance to Win a Surfside Experience!

The Town of Surfside invites residents of all ages to participate in a first-of-its-kind community poetry contest celebrating the creativity and spirit of our Town. Share your original poem inspired by Surfside—its beaches, community, or what makes it special—and let your voice be heard!

How to Enter
1️⃣ Post your poem on Instagram.
2️⃣ Tag @SurfsideFlorida and include #I❤️Surfside.
3️⃣ Complete the submission form: https://forms.gle/FswDp4dA4Q36ZUyq6

Bonus: Include why you #I❤️Surfside in your poem for extra creativity points!

📅Submission Deadline
Sunday, May 3 (end of day)

🏆Prizes
Children (under 13): 16 Handles gift card @16handlessurfside
Teens (13–18): Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill gift card @flanigansfl
Adults (18+): Gift certificate for a Surfside experience at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club @fssurfside

Winning poems will be revealed at the May 12 Town Commission Meeting, displayed throughout Town Hall, and featured in a half-page spread in the June Gazette.

✨ Share your poem. Tell us why you #I❤️Surfside. Celebrate our community through poetry! 📖🌊