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

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

Bulk Item Disposal

Scheduled bulk pickup. Items must not impede roadway or damage property. Construction debris, hazmat, tires not accepted. Broward County hazardous waste events available.

Key details: Pickup: Scheduled. Placement: Must not impede roadway. Not Accepted: Construction, hazmat, tires. Damage: Must not damage property. Hazmat: Broward County events.

Items impeding roadway or outside schedule are violations.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Scheduled pickup days. Bins at curb on collection day, removed after. Regular service required. Bulk trash at curb must not impede roadway. Ch. 18 (Solid Waste) governs.

Key details: Collection: Scheduled days. Retrieval: After collection. Bulk: Must not impede roadway. Code: Ch. 18 Solid Waste. Hazmat: Broward County disposal.

Bins left out and illegal dumping are violations.

Recycling Requirements

Curbside recycling provided. Paper, plastic #1-2, glass, metal accepted. No food-soiled items or bags. Bins stored out of view. FL Ch. 403 Part IV establishes state goals.

Key details: Accepted: Paper, plastic #1-2, glass, metal. Not Accepted: Food-soiled, bags, Styrofoam. Storage: Out of view. State Law: FL Ch. 403 Part IV. Service: Curbside.

Bins left out are violations.

Bin Placement Rules

Bins stored out of public view. At curb on collection day. Removed promptly after. Must not impede roadway or sidewalk.

Key details: Storage: Out of public view. Placement: Collection day. Retrieval: Promptly after. Obstruction: Must not block sidewalk/road. Enforcement: Code Compliance.

Bins left out or stored in view are violations.

The Bottom Line

Miramar'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 Miramar is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Miramar's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.