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/global/solidwaste/home.page 2026-01-27 2026-01-27T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Robert Vargas [email protected] Frank Calderon [email protected] Miami-Dade County announces 2026 schedule for Home Chemical Drop-off Mobile Events The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has announced the 2026 schedule for its Home Chemical Drop-off Mobile Events taking place from February through November 2026. The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has announced the 2026 schedule for its Home Chemical Drop-off Mobile Events taking place from February through November 2026.  These free events give Miami-Dade residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of household chemicals and other products that may be harmful to the environment if discarded improperly. They are offered in addition to the County’s two permanent Home Chemical Collection Centers. New for 2026: Residents can also take advantage of free paper shredding services at all events.  Event Requirements: <ul> <li>Events are open to Miami-Dade County residents only.</li> <li>Valid identification is required. Participants must present a Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card to verify Miami-Dade County residency.</li> <li>Commercial or business waste will not be accepted.</li> </ul> Preparation Guidelines: <ul> <li>Place all containers upright in a sturdy box and ensure lids and caps are tightly sealed.</li> <li>Leaking containers should be placed inside a larger container with absorbent material, such as newspaper.</li> <li>All items must be properly labeled. If an original label is missing, clearly relabel the container with its contents or mark it as “UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.”</li> </ul> Event Dates:  Please note: All Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile Events will be held on Saturdays.  Drop-off Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <ul> <li>February 28 - West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center, 16651 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33157</li> <li>March 21 - Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173</li> <li>April 11 - North Dade Trash and Recycling Center, 21500 NW 47 Ave, Miami, FL 33055</li> <li>May 2 - Moody Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 12970 SW 268th St, Homestead, FL 33032</li> <li>May 30 - Eureka Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 9401 SW 184th St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157</li> <li>June 13 - West Little River Trash and Recycling Center, 1830 NW 79th St, Miami, FL 33147</li> <li>July 11 - Richmond Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 14050 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176</li> <li>August 1 - Palm Springs North Trash and Recycling Center 7870 NW 178th St, Hialeah, FL. 33015</li> <li>August 22 - South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 20800 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177</li> <li>September 12 - Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center, 140 NW 160th Street, Miami, FL</li> <li>October 3 - West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center, 16651 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33157</li> <li>November 14 - Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173</li> </ul> Accepted Items: Household Chemicals <ul> <li>Oil-based paints and liquid latex paints</li> <li>Paint remover and furniture stripper</li> <li>Pesticides and weed killers</li> <li>Pool chemicals</li> <li>Concrete cleaner, degreasers, and driveway sealer</li> <li>Roofing tar</li> <li>Gasoline and used motor oil</li> <li>Batteries</li> <li>Polishes and solvents</li> <li>Unbroken fluorescent light bulbs, including long-tube fluorescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and other fluorescent types</li> <li>Propane tanks (excluding large tanks used for RVs, forklifts, or fixed gas systems)</li> <li>Empty oxygen tanks</li> </ul> Electronic Items <ul> <li>Computer monitors and televisions</li> <li>Personal computers, keyboards, hard drives, and printers</li> <li>VCRs and other audio/video equipment</li> <li>Communication devices, including cell phones and handheld radios</li> </ul> Items Not Accepted <ul> <li>Business- or government-generated waste</li> <li>Explosives</li> <li>Biohazardous waste</li> <li>Appliances and microwave ovens</li> </ul> For more information, visit the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1464798615648535">webpage</a>, and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MiamiDadeSolidWaste/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeSolidWaste/">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/miamidadeswm">X</a>. no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Solid Waste Management 1 rel1769526852840740 Solid Waste Management Dr. Martin Luther King Office Plaza 2525 NW 62nd Street Miami 33147 Ruelynn Garrett [email protected] 305-514-6705 local county miami-dade department department Solid Waste ManagementDSWM Contact Us /global/solidwaste/contact.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management Providing our customers with exceptional waste collection, recycling and disposal services. 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MIAMI-DADE ( January 27, 2026 )–

The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has announced the 2026 schedule for its Home Chemical Drop-off Mobile Events taking place from February through November 2026.

These free events give Miami-Dade residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of household chemicals and other products that may be harmful to the environment if discarded improperly. They are offered in addition to the County’s two permanent Home Chemical Collection Centers.

New for 2026: Residents can also take advantage of free paper shredding services at all events.

Event Requirements:

Events are open to Miami-Dade County residents only.
Valid identification is required. Participants must present a Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card to verify Miami-Dade County residency.
Commercial or business waste will not be accepted.

Preparation Guidelines:

Place all containers upright in a sturdy box and ensure lids and caps are tightly sealed.
Leaking containers should be placed inside a larger container with absorbent material, such as newspaper.
All items must be properly labeled. If an original label is missing, clearly relabel the container with its contents or mark it as “UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.”

Event Dates:
Please note: All Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile Events will be held on Saturdays.
Drop-off Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

February 28 - West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center, 16651 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33157
March 21 - Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173
April 11 - North Dade Trash and Recycling Center, 21500 NW 47 Ave, Miami, FL 33055
May 2 - Moody Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 12970 SW 268th St, Homestead, FL 33032
May 30 - Eureka Drive Trash and Recycling Center, 9401 SW 184th St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
June 13 - West Little River Trash and Recycling Center, 1830 NW 79th St, Miami, FL 33147
July 11 - Richmond Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 14050 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176
August 1 - Palm Springs North Trash and Recycling Center 7870 NW 178th St, Hialeah, FL. 33015
August 22 - South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center, 20800 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177
September 12 - Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center, 140 NW 160th Street, Miami, FL
October 3 - West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center, 16651 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33157
November 14 - Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center, 8000 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33173

Accepted Items:

Household Chemicals

Oil-based paints and liquid latex paints
Paint remover and furniture stripper
Pesticides and weed killers
Pool chemicals
Concrete cleaner, degreasers, and driveway sealer
Roofing tar
Gasoline and used motor oil
Batteries
Polishes and solvents
Unbroken fluorescent light bulbs, including long-tube fluorescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and other fluorescent types
Propane tanks (excluding large tanks used for RVs, forklifts, or fixed gas systems)
Empty oxygen tanks