Miami, FL Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Miami.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Northeast (North of Flagler, East of NW 57th Ave)
Neighborhoods:
- •Wynwood
- •Edgewater
- •Midtown Miami
- •Upper Eastside
- •Morningside
- •Bayside
- •Design District
- •Little Haiti
- •Buena Vista
- •Shorecrest
- •Belle Meade
- •Palm Grove
Zone 2 - Downtown & Central (South of Flagler, East of NW 57th Ave)
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown Miami
- •Brickell
- •Brickell Key
- •The Roads
- •South Brickell
- •Coral Way
- •Silver Bluff
- •Shenandoah
- •Little Havana (East)
- •Road Historic District
- •Vizcaya
- •Coconut Grove (East)
Zone 3 - Northwest (North of Flagler, West of NW 57th Ave)
Neighborhoods:
- •Allapattah
- •Model City
- •Liberty City
- •Overtown
- •Spring Garden
- •Brownsville
- •West Little River
- •Gladeview
- •Pinewood
- •Little River
- •West Flagler
- •Grapeland Heights
Zone 4 - Southwest (South of Flagler, West of NW 57th Ave)
Neighborhoods:
- •Flagami
- •West Flagler
- •Little Havana (West)
- •Coconut Grove (West)
- •Coral Terrace
- •Fountainebleau Park
- •West Miami
- •Flagler Grove
- •Westchester
- •Tamiami
- •Olympia Heights
- •Glenvar Heights
Zone 5 - Southern Corridor
Neighborhoods:
- •Coconut Grove
- •Silver Bluff
- •Coral Gate
- •South Coral Gables
- •South Miami (City boundary area)
- •West Grove
- •Center Grove
- •South Grove
Zone 6 - Port & Airport District
Neighborhoods:
- •Port of Miami
- •Watson Island
- •Miami International Airport vicinity
- •Civic Center
- •Health District
- •Park West
- •Arts & Entertainment District
Service Provider
municipalCity of Miami Department of Solid Waste
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, beds)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers)
- •Water heaters
- •Carpets and rugs (rolled and bundled, max 3 feet)
- •BBQ grills
- •Bicycles
- •Exercise equipment
- •Lawn furniture
- •Cabinets and shelving
- •Toilets and sinks
- •Large toys and play equipment
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, pesticides)
- •Automotive parts (tires, engines, batteries)
- •Construction debris (concrete, brick, lumber)
- •Commercial/business waste
- •Electronics (take to HHW facilities)
- •Yard waste (separate collection)
- •Liquids of any kind
- •Medical waste
- •Propane tanks
- •Dirt, rock, or sod
Place items at curbside by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, no earlier than the evening before. Items must be accessible and visible from the street. Call (305) 960-2801 or 311 to confirm your bulky trash day or report missed collections. Do not block sidewalks or driveways.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Plastic bottles #1 (PET - water, soda, juice bottles)
- •Plastic bottles #2 (HDPE - milk, detergent, shampoo bottles)
- •Plastic bottles #3-7 (Various plastic containers)
- •Aluminum cans and bottles
- •Steel and tin cans
- •Metal food containers
- •Aluminum foil and trays (clean)
- •Glass bottles (clear, green, brown)
- •Glass jars (food, sauce, pickle jars)
- •Newspaper and inserts
- •Magazines and catalogs
- •Office paper and printer paper
- •Junk mail and envelopes (windows OK)
- •Phone books and directories
- •Cardboard (flattened boxes)
- •Corrugated cardboard
- •Paperboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes)
- •Pizza boxes (remove food residue)
- •Paper bags
- •Milk and juice cartons (Tetra Pak)
- •Aseptic drink boxes
- •Greeting cards (no glitter)
- •File folders and paper packaging
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and film wrap
- •Styrofoam and foam packaging
- •Plastic cups, plates, and utensils
- •Plastic toys and hangers
- •Clamshell containers (salad, fruit)
- •Egg cartons (plastic or foam)
- •Food-soiled paper or cardboard
- •Waxed cardboard and paper
- •Shredded paper
- •Paper towels and napkins
- •Tissues
- •Diapers and hygiene products
- •Window glass or auto glass
- •Light bulbs
- •Mirrors and ceramics
- •Pyrex and cookware glass
- •Wire coat hangers
- •Small appliances
- •Electronics
- •Batteries (any type)
- •Aerosol cans
- •Paint cans
- •Propane tanks
- •Medical waste and sharps
- •Needles and syringes
- •Hazardous chemicals
- •Motor oil containers
- •Yard waste
- •Food waste
- •Textiles and clothing
Empty, Clean, Dry - All recyclable containers must be rinsed and dried before placing in recycling cart. Place items loosely in the cart - do NOT bag recyclables or use plastic bags. Keep cart lid fully closed. Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. No plastic bags accepted in recycling - many grocery stores accept plastic bags for recycling. Place cart at curb with wheels facing away from street by 6:00 AM on collection day. Remove cart from curb by end of collection day. Contaminated recycling (food, liquids, non-recyclables) may result in entire cart being rejected. When in doubt, throw it out. Call (305) 960-2800 for cart size exchanges or replacement.
Holiday Schedule
The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste maintains NORMAL collection schedules on most holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day. Collection schedules are adjusted ONLY for Christmas Day (December 25th) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. When your normal scheduled collection day falls on Christmas Day or MLK Day, garbage collection will be performed on the next scheduled pickup day in your area (typically moved to Saturday or the following week). The City typically maintains regular service on Thanksgiving. Household Hazardous Waste facilities (operated by Miami-Dade County) are closed on major holidays. Always check the City website at miami.gov or call (305) 960-2800 for specific holiday week schedules.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Departments/Solid-Waste
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Home-Neighborhood/Garbage-Recycling
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Home-Neighborhood/Garbage-Recycling/View-Garbage-Pickup-Recycling-and-Bulky-Trash-Schedules
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Departments/Solid-Waste/Recycling-Guidelines
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Departments/Solid-Waste/Dispose-of-Hazardous-Materials-Chemicals
- https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Departments/Solid-Waste/Electronic-Recycling
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/solidwaste/home.page
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1464798615648535
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1464792744722367
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1494966732017925
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1464797123341331
- https://www.miamidade.gov/homechemicaldropoff/
- https://secure.miamidade.gov/internal/calltaker-faq.page?Mduid_faq=faq1614105341862240