Miami-Dade County requires trash carts to be stored out of public view when not on the curb for collection. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day and retrieved by midnight. Carts left out are a code violation.
Trash and recycling carts in unincorporated Miami-Dade County must be stored on the property out of public view when not placed for collection. On collection day, carts are placed at the curb by 6 AM with lids closed and handles facing the house. Carts must be removed from the curb by midnight on collection day. Leaving carts at the curb outside of collection times is a neighborhood compliance violation. Overflow bags must be tied and placed next to the cart. Carts must not block sidewalks, driveways, or rights-of-way. Report bin placement violations through 311.
Carts left at the curb outside collection times are subject to code enforcement. Fines under Chapter 8CC. Blocking sidewalks or driveways with carts may result in additional citations.
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