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.

Surfside Swears In 2026 to 2028 Town Commission

More than 150 residents gathered the evening of Monday, May 4, outside Town Hall as the Town of Surfside officially swore in its 2026 to 2028 Town Commission, marking the start of a new term of service for the Town’s elected leadership.

Representatives from neighboring municipalities also attended to recognize the newly elected officials and the significance of the occasion. Acting Town Manager Mario A. Diaz served as master of ceremonies, opening the program with a welcome and recognition of attendees. The Town of Surfside Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Police Chief Charles Press. The ceremony featured remarks from distinguished guests, including State Rep. Fabián Basabe and Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s representative, Marie Leandre, was also in attendance and delivered remarks on behalf of the senator.

An invocation was delivered by Rabbi Zalman Lipskar of The Shul before the formal presentation of certificates of election and administration of the oath of office. Town Clerk Sandra N. McCready administered the oath of office to Commissioner Andrea Travani, Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui and Vice Mayor Dayana Benmargui. Commissioner David Weingot was sworn in by his wife, Rivka Weingot, and Mayor Shlomo Danzinger was sworn in by his son, Yisroel Danzinger. Each official delivered brief remarks following the ceremony.

The ceremony concluded with a benediction from Father Andrew Foltyn of St. Joseph Catholic Parish.

The Town extends its appreciation to the dedicated staff whose planning and coordination ensured a successful and memorable event. Guests were invited to remain after the ceremony to enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the occasion.


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