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home recycling, curbside recycling home-property trash-recycling all-residents, homeowners request-service Recyclable items from single-family homes are collected once every two weeks. <h3>Recycling can be confusing; here are tips to help!   </h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://documents.miamidade.gov/library/MiamiDadeCounty/2026-10-01-no-bags-your-recycling.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a></li> <li><a href="https://documents.miamidade.gov/library/MiamiDadeCounty/2026-10-01-no-plastic-bags-your.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish</a></li> <li><a href="https://documents.miamidade.gov/library/MiamiDadeCounty/2026-10-01-no-plastic-bags-recycling.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kreyol</a></li> </ul> Miami-Dade County's curbside recycling program has made it easier for residents to recycle right: What can be recycled: √ <ul> <li>Paper: cups, clean and dry newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, printer paper, copier paper, mail and all other office paper without wax liners</li> <li>Cardboard: packing boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, gift boxes and corrugated cardboard; Flatten all boxes before placing them in your cart</li> <li>Cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans; Aluminum bottles are also accepted</li> <li>Cartons: aseptic poly-coated drink boxes, juice cartons and milk cartons</li> <li>Bottles: (plastic & glass) - plastic bottles* milk, water, detergent, soda and shampoo (flatten and replace cap); glass bottles</li> <li>Plastic tubs and jugs: plastic tubs, such as butter or yogurt tubs, and  plastic jugs, such as milk or detergent jugs, cups such as fizzy drink cups, fast food to-go cups</li> </ul> Numbers on plastics are no longer helpful indicators of recyclability. Miami-Dade County recycles plastic bottle containers regardless of the number listed <img src="/resources/images/departments/solidwaste/not-recycle.png" width="35" height="35" alt="" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; float: none;">What can't be recycled:  <ul> <li>Plastic bags: do not place recyclables in plastic bags or place loose plastic bags in the recycling cart </li> <li>Paper or cardboard soiled with liquid or food waste</li> <li>Batteries: dry cell batteries, lead acid batteries. </li> <li>Certain plastics: plastic bags, utensils and plates, clamshell containers, polystyrene (foam) products, egg cartons, trays and plastic hangers</li> <li>Certain glass products: window or auto glass, light bulbs, mirrors, glass cookware or bakeware, ceramics</li> <li>Other non-recyclables: wire coat hangers, small appliances, microwave trays</li> <li>Home chemicals: paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, fertilizers and other household hazardous waste</li> <li>Garbage/food waste or other nonrecyclable waste: gas cylinders, tanks, rocks, dirt, building debris, garden hoses, flammables</li> <li>Medical waste and pharmaceutical</li> <li>Electronic waste and accessories: PCs, monitors, televisions, printer cartridges, keyboards, cell phones, CDs and DVDs</li> <li>Textiles: clothes, shoes, bedding, pillows, etc.</li> </ul> Recycling Alerts now available <a href="/sites/global/login.page">Sign up</a> now to subscribe to receive Recycling Alerts to be notified when your recycling collection date approaches. You can look up your recycling pickup day by <a href="http://gisweb.miamidade.gov/garbageandrecyclingpickupdays" target="_blank" rel="noopener">entering your property’s address</a> and selecting the Garbage & Recycling tab. Residential recycling collection takes place once every two weeks. For most customers, the cost of the service is included in the waste fee as a non-ad valorem assessment on your annual tax bill. noFee /resources/solid-waste/images/curbside-recycling-800x450.jpg Recyclable Items

Custom Complete list from A to Z - recycle, trash or other Still not sure whether to disposal of or recycle a certain item? View the <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/solidwaste/recycling-a-to-z.page">complete list of Recycling A to Z items</a> to know which items belong in A) recycle cart; B) trash bin or C) taken somewhere for disposal. If you do not see your item on the list, email the Department of Solid Waste Management at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.

Custom Guidelines Place your blue recycling cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled recycling day. Place the cart within 3 feet of the street and at least 5 feet from mailboxes, parked cars, garbage cart or other obstacles. The wheels must face your home. Do not overfill your cart. If items in the cart are not loose, they can get stuck inside the cart and prevent whatever is underneath from being emptied. The cart's lid must be closed for collection purposes. No service will be provided for carts that have anything protruding from the top of the cart. Don't stack items on top of or alongside your waste cart - they can't and won't be collected. Do not place your recyclables inside plastic bags. Plastic bags damage the equipment at the recycling facility.

Custom Moving into a new home When you move into an existing home, a recycling cart should already be there. If you don't find one, call 311 to place an order. You may also call 311 to confirm the account has been updated under your name. If it has not, you will be required to provide proof of ownership such as a copy of your warranty deed or your closing statement. If you're the owner of a newly-constructed home, call department’s Residential Billing Unit at 305-594-1630. An account will be created and your recycling cart ordered. Carts will not be delivered until the home is occupied, so please order your cart once you've moved in.

Custom Service Complaint If your recyclables are not picked up on your collection day, call 311 or <a href="https://311.miamidade.gov/311/s/?c__st=SWMRECYL">submit a service request online</a> to report the missed pickup. If you call later than 3 business days after your scheduled pickup day, you will have to wait for the next regular pickup day.

Custom Ordering an additional recycling cart Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management customers may request one (1) additional blue recycling cart for their property for no additional charge. To request an additional recycling cart, please complete and submit the <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/solid-waste/documents/forms/recycling-cart-request.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Additional Recycling Cart Request Form</a>

Custom Cart repaired, replaced or exchanged To exchange your standard 65-gallon waste cart for a smaller 35-gallon or larger 96-gallon cart, call 311. If your waste or recycling cart is damaged in the collection process, <a href="https://311.miamidade.gov/311/s/?c__st=SWMRECYL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you may report it online</a> or call 311, and Miami-Dade County will repair or replace your cart free of charge. If your cart is damaged because of misuse, modification or placement of unacceptable materials, you will be responsible for purchasing a replacement cart at a cost of $50. If your cart is stolen, call the police department (non-emergency number) and obtain a case number. Then contact 311 with the police case number. A replacement cart will be delivered to you at no charge.

Eligibility Miami-Dade County provides recycling pickup service in these areas: <ul> <li>Unincorporated Miami-Dade</li> <li>Aventura</li> <li>Cutler Bay</li> <li>Doral</li> <li>El Portal</li> <li>Florida City</li> <li>Medley</li> <li>Miami Beach</li> <li>Miami Gardens</li> <li>Miami Lakes</li> <li>Miami Springs</li> <li>North Bay Village</li> <li>Opa-locka</li> <li>Palmetto Bay</li> <li>Pinecrest</li> <li>South Miami</li> <li>Sunny Isles Beach</li> <li>Sweetwater</li> <li>Virginia Gardens</li> <li>West Miami</li> </ul> Service in these municipalities is provided by their local government. For more details, contact them directly. <ul> <li>Bal Harbour 305-866-4633</li> <li>Bay Harbor Island 305-866-6241</li> <li>Biscayne Park 305-893-4346</li> <li>Coral Gables 305-460-5346</li> <li>Golden Beach 305-932-0744</li> <li>Hialeah 305-556-3800</li> <li>Hialeah Gardens 305-558-4114</li> <li>Homestead 305-224-4860</li> <li>Indian Creek 305-865-4121</li> <li>Key Biscayne 305-365-5500</li> <li>Miami 311</li> <li>Miami Shores 305-795-2210</li> <li>North Miami 305-895-9870</li> <li>North Miami Beach 305-948-2904</li> <li>Surfside 305-861-4863</li> </ul>

Custom Special Assistance If you are disabled or need assistance moving your recycling cart to the curb, you can apply for special assistance service by calling 311 or 305-468-5900.

Custom Fees This service, along with all your waste services, is provided through your <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1728401645659344" target="_blank" rel="noopener">waste service fee</a>, which is a non-ad valorem assessment on your annual tax bill.

online-serviceLook up your recycling pickup day http://gisweb.miamidade.gov/garbageandrecyclingpickupdays true service-requestReport Missing Recycling Serviceshttps://311.miamidade.gov/311/s/?c__st=SWMRECYL Request a recycling cart 311 or 305-468-5900 Customer service 311 or 305-468-5900 TTY 711

FL recycling-for-single-family-households ser1494966732017925 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. Providing our customers with exceptional waste collection, recycling, disposal and mosquito control services that protect, preserve and improve our environment and the quality of life in our community. Solid Waste Management provides waste collection and recycling services to unincorporated Miami-Dade County and the cities of Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach and Sweetwater. Curbside recycling services are also provided to the following cities that have inter-local agreements with Miami-Dade County: El Portal, Florida City, Medley, Miami Beach, Miami Springs, North Bay Village, South Miami, Virginia Gardens and West Miami. Waste collection is provided twice each week and recycling every other week. Customers can schedule two bulky waste pickups each calendar year and have access to 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers and two Home Chemical Collection Centers. Solid Waste Management owns and operates three landfills and three Regional Transfer Stations for waste disposal. Permits for general haulers, landscapers and tire generators are also issued as part of the services. Other responsibilities under <a href="https://library.municode.com/fl/miami_-_dade_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH15SOWAMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 15 of the Miami-Dade County Code</a> include issuing warnings and citations for waste-related code violations.  Solid Waste Management also provides countywide mosquito prevention and control services. /resources/images/banners/solid-waste.jpg Director Aneisha Daniel, PhD Aneisha%20Daniel%2C%20PhD /global/government/biographies/solid-waste.page Dr. Martin Luther King Office Plaza - 2525 NW 62nd Street [loc1462483344163784] : Miami ^ 33147 loc1462483344163784 5th Floor 305-514-6666 [email protected] /global/solidwaste/home.page facebook Solid Waste Management facebook Mosquito Control & Habitat Management twitter Solid Waste Management twitter Mosquito Control & Habitat Management instagram Solid Waste Management instagram Mosquito Control & Habitat Management linkedin Solid Waste Management <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/miamidadeswm" data-widget-id="730459858286350336">Tweets by @miamidadeswm</a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Ruelynn Garrett [email protected] 305-514-6705 solid-waste-management org1462998168698976 loc1462483344163784 Dr. Martin Luther King Office Plaza 2525 NW 62nd Street 5th Floor Miami 33147 305-514-6666 [email protected] /global/solidwaste/home.page facebook,facebook,twitter,twitter,instagram,instagram,linkedin https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeSolidWaste/,https://www.facebook.com/305Mosquito/,https://twitter.com/miamidadeswm,https://twitter.com/305Mosquito,https://www.instagram.com/MiamiDadeSolidWaste/,https://www.instagram.com/305Mosquito/,https://www.linkedin.com/company/miami-dade-county-department-of-solid-waste-management