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    Solid Waste Management

    For more than 50 years, Solid Waste Management has served the Miami-Dade community. Today, we are the largest government owned and operated waste collection and disposal system in the southeastern United States.

    In addition to providing waste collection and recycling services to over 300,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and nine municipalities, our Department owns and operates the most technologically advanced waste-to-energy facility in the world.

    2012 Recycling Calendars

    The 2012 Recycling Calendar packets have been mailed to all curbside recycling customers and should arrive in your mailbox by next week.  Click on the link to view your 2012 calendar. Look up your recycling pickup day.

    Dispose safely of home chemicals

    Disposing of home chemicals Every day, residents use a variety of products that can potentially prove harmful if they're not properly disposed of. From pesticides and paints to light bulbs, batteries and home electronics, there are safe and correct ways to get rid of home chemicals.

     

    How to request a Bulky Waste Pickup

    Garbage truck and bulky wasteUse our bulky waste service to dispose of trash from your landscaping, tree trimming and household maintenance projects.  The convenient online bulky waste pickup form makes it easy to schedule service. Remember to schedule service before placing trash at the curb.



    Every day is Earth Day with our recycling friends!

    Meet Tommy, Maria and Reggie, three cool kids who know some really easy ways to reduce, reuse and recycle! Learn about the message of recycling by playing a word game, crossword puzzle and guessing game that will show you how to take better care of the Earth. And don't forget to tell your parents and family members what you've learned!

    Your efforts have made an impact!

    Happy Facts sheetThanks to your enthusiastic participation, Miami-Dade County’s single-stream recycling program is having quite a positive impact on our environment. Take a look at our Recycling Happy Facts and learn more about how your recycling efforts are making a difference!


    Follow the progress of the Solid Waste Master Plan

    PlanningSolid Waste Management is planning for the long-term future by evaluating what services and programs will be needed for the next 50 years. Discover the plan's goals, or e-mail swmplan@miamidade.gov for more information.

     

    Recycling Alerts are now available!

    Recycling AlertsMiami-Dade Solid Waste recycling customers can sign up to miamidade.gov to receive recycling alerts. Once you sign up, you'll receive an e-mail reminder the night before your scheduled recycling pickup day.


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    Take an Inside Look at Waste Management

     
    TRC Access Management System

    We've implemented a New Trash & Recycling Center (TRC) Access Management System. Learn more about how the system is designed to work.
     
     

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