Solid Waste & Recycling

Please contact Public Works at 305-795-2210 with any questions.

Recycling is an essential practice that contributes to environmental sustainability. It involves transforming waste materials into new, reusable items, reducing the need for raw materials and minimizing the impact on the environment.

In the context of Miami Shores Village, recycling is managed by the Solid Waste Division, a part of the Public Works Department. Collections are made once a week, reaching over 3500 homes in the village.

It's important to note that not all materials are recyclable, and some may require special handling or disposal. Therefore, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local recycling guidelines, which can typically be found on the official Miami-Dade County website.

Recycling is a shared responsibility that contributes to the health and sustainability of our community. By properly sorting and disposing of our waste, we can all play a part in preserving our environment for future generations.

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Please contact Public Works at 305-795-2210 with any questions.
Residents are responsible for providing their own garbage cans. Each property is allowed two 30-gallon cans with secure locking lids. Garbage cans should be durable.
Garbage cans should be placed in your alleyway for pick-up by 6:30 AM on your collection day. If you do not have an alleyway, please have cans accessible in the side or front yard for pick-up.
Place only bagged household garbage in cans - no tiles, concrete or bricks.
Close the lids securely.
Containers should not exceed 50 pounds when full or they will not be picked up!

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Click here to view more information about hazardous waste

Preparing Your Bulk Trash for Pick-Up
Please contact Public Works at 305-795-2210 with any questions.
Bulk trash should be placed in your alley by 7:00 AM on your area pick-up day.
Each day the Sanitation Division will designate an area for Bulk Pick-up. While staff will work to complete pick-up in that area on the designated day(s), inclement weather, mechanical or other issues may hinder pick-up in that area for that day. Click on the Bulk Trash Area to find out where we will be!
Bulk pick-up occurs every two to three weeks on a route through the Village.

Bulk pick-up consists of:

• Yard waste, furniture, junk, old swing sets and other non-construction, non-hazardous materials.
• Long items like 2x4s, branches, PVC pipe, etc. must be cut to no longer than 5-foot lengths and 2-inch diameters.
• White goods (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.), furniture, TVs, old cabinets and carpet may be placed out for pick-up.
• We pick-up almost anything, with few EXCEPTIONS. We do NOT pick-up:
• NO Building material like blocks, bricks, concrete, tile, drywall, boards with nails or roofing material.
• NO Hazardous material or waste like car batteries, wet paint, pesticides, herbicides or any other chemicals.
• NO Car Parts.

Preparing Your Vegetation for Pick-Up
Only 3 cubic yard will be picked up with the bulk trash. Large tree stumps and trunks (larger than 4” in diameter) may require a special pick-up. Link to pay HERE.

• Cut large vegetation into 5’ lengths.
• Place grass clippings, leaves, and other loose yard waste in heavy-duty plastic trash bags or separate containers. Set vegetation at the curb before 7:00 AM the day of your area pick-up day. Please try to leave space around each pile and free of any obstructions.
• Remove loose or small debris from piles.

Help us GO GREEN!

Bulk trash and vegetation must be separated for pick-up. By separating the bulk trash from the vegetation, it allows the vegetation to be recycled! This includes trash bags of bulk waste. Keep leaves and branches separate from other bulk waste materials.

Be Smart! Do your part!

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