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 I - P/T

Under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, this position is responsible for delivering excellent customer service in person, over the phone, and through electronic communication, as well as assisting with other Parks and Recreation tasks as needed. 

The preferred candidate must be able to:

  • Provide excellent customer service to residents, participants, and the public, both in person and by phone/email.
  • Assist with registration for programs, activities, memberships, and party reservations.
  • Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and service issues in a professional and timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate records, process payments, and reconcile daily transactions.
  • Perform clerical and administrative support, including data entry, filing, scheduling, and correspondence.
  • Support program staff with logistics for recreational activities, events, and facility operations.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment at Parks and Recreation facilities.
  • Enforce departmental and Town policies, rules, and safety regulations as needed.
  • Work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • High school Diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; two (2) years of general recreation experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle a wide range of public interactions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with recreation registration software preferred.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Hourly Rate: $15.90 DOQ/E. Excellent benefits. 

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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