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.

Nighttime Utility Work: 9300 Collins Avenue Project

The Town of Surfside advises residents, businesses, and visitors of scheduled nighttime utility work associated with the 9300 Collins Avenue project.

Work Schedule:

  • 94th Street: Sunday, April 19 through Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Harding Avenue: Monday, April 27 through Thursday, April 30, 2026 
  • Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Construction crews will perform underground utility work, including a water main connection. This work is being conducted overnight to reduce impacts to daytime traffic along Collins Avenue and Harding Avenue.

Traffic Impacts:

  • 94th Street: Full lane closure
    • Access to nearby businesses, including the bank and hotel, will be maintained
    • Alley access to 94th Street will be temporarily closed
  • Harding Avenue:
    • Single lane closure on the east side
    • Maintenance of traffic (MOT) will extend into the business district

Noise Advisory:
Residents may experience intermittent construction noise from equipment such as excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and backup alarms during work hours.

The Town appreciates the community’s patience as this work is completed. 

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