Trash & Recycling in Doral, FL: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Doral or are thinking about moving there, trash & recycling are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Doral has 4 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of trash & recycling, and some of them might surprise you.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Doral provides twice-weekly garbage collection and once-weekly yard waste and bulk item pickup for single-family residences through its contracted hauler. Garbage must be in sealed bags inside city-approved rolling carts. Multi-family and commercial properties arrange service through private haulers.

Key details: Garbage Pickup: Twice weekly. Yard Waste Pickup: Once weekly. Container: City-issued rolling cart. Yard Waste Max: 4-foot lengths, 50 lbs. Public Works: (305) 593-6740.

Placing garbage outside the rolling cart, failing to bag waste, or placing carts out on non-collection days is a code violation. Placing hazardous materials or construction debris in regular collection results in citations. Overflowing carts may be left uncollected. Violations are handled by Code Enforcement at (305) 593-6740.

Bin Placement Rules

Doral requires rolling carts to be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day and returned to storage by 9:00 PM the same day. Carts must not be visible from the street on non-collection days. Yard waste should be placed at the curb the evening before or morning of collection.

Key details: Cart Out Time: By 6:00 AM on collection day. Cart Return: By 9:00 PM same day. Storage: Out of street view. Spacing: 3 feet apart minimum. Code Enforcement: (305) 593-6740.

Leaving rolling carts at the curb on non-collection days is a code violation. Carts visible from the street when not set out for collection result in citations. Blocking sidewalks or placing waste in the street carries fines. Repeat violations face escalating penalties through Code Enforcement at (305) 593-6740.

Recycling Requirements

Doral provides single-stream curbside recycling pickup once weekly for single-family residences using city-issued blue rolling carts. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastic containers, glass, and metal cans. Items must be clean, dry, and loose — no plastic bags in recycling.

Key details: Pickup Frequency: Once weekly curbside. Container: City-issued blue rolling cart. No Plastic Bags: Items must be loose. Plastics Accepted: Numbers 1 through 7. Public Works: (305) 593-6740.

Contaminating recycling with non-accepted materials may result in the load being collected as garbage. Failure to participate in the recycling program may result in code enforcement notices. Placing plastic bags in recycling carts is a common contamination issue that can result in rejection of the entire cart load.

Bulk Item Disposal

Doral provides once-weekly bulk item collection for single-family residences on the same day as yard waste pickup. Items must be placed at the curb the evening before or by 6:00 AM on collection day. Appliances with refrigerants require advance scheduling. Construction debris is not accepted.

Key details: Bulk Pickup: Once weekly with yard waste. Placement Time: By 6:00 AM on collection day. Appliances: Advance scheduling required. Not Accepted: Construction debris, tires, hazmat. Public Works: (305) 593-6740.

Placing construction debris, tires, or hazardous materials at the curb for regular collection results in citations. Items left at the curb beyond the collection period face code enforcement action. Dumping materials in vacant lots or rights-of-way is illegal dumping subject to fines up to $500 per occurrence. Contact Code Enforcement at (305) 593-6740.

The Bottom Line

Doral's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Doral is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Doral can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.