Environmental Code Compliance

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) clog sewer pipes, causing costly damage, health hazards and environmental harm if not properly disposed of.

Hazardous waste must be properly stored, managed and disposed of by generators in compliance with federal and state regulations to protect workers, the public and the environment.

The Storage Tanks Program oversees the safe installation, maintenance and inspection of above- and underground tanks to prevent environmental contamination in Miami-Dade County.

Brownfield areas are designated zones with properties complicated by actual or perceived contamination, offering redevelopment incentives and cleanup support through Miami-Dade County’s Brownfields Program.

Abandoned drums containing hazardous chemicals pose serious health and environmental risks, and Miami-Dade County urges prompt reporting to prevent contamination and ensure public safety.

Abandoned and derelict vessels in Miami-Dade County pollute waterways, harm marine life, endanger safety and cost taxpayers millions, prompting coordinated efforts to remove them and hold owners accountable.

Landfills and lakefills are engineered sites for disposing of waste while minimizing environmental impact and complying with federal regulations.

The Miami-Dade County Code includes principles for the cleanup of contaminated properties within the County.

Dental offices must use amalgam separators to capture and recycle mercury from fillings, preventing harmful discharges into public wastewater systems.