City of Miami Department of Solid Waste provides twice-weekly garbage, once-weekly recycling, and once-weekly yard waste collection under Chapter 22. Carts placed at curb by 6 AM on collection day and removed by midnight.
The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste provides residential collection services under Chapter 22. Garbage is collected twice weekly, recycling once weekly, and yard waste once weekly. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the house, and removed by midnight. Bulk items require scheduling through 311. Commercial properties arrange private collection. The city has a single-stream recycling program accepting paper, plastic, glass, and metals.
Improper placement or timing may result in missed collection. Carts left out are a code violation. Contaminated recycling is left uncollected.
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