Miami Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out garbage carts 12 to 24 hours prior to the morning of collection. Carts must be removed within 24 hours after service to avoid citations. Keep carts at least five feet away from trees, cars, and light poles.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out garbage carts 12 to 24 hours prior to the morning of collection. Carts must be removed within 24 hours after service to avoid citations. Keep carts at least five feet away from trees, cars, and light poles. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Curbside bulky trash is collected once per week on your scheduled day. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, electronics, and tied yard trash under 50 pounds. City residents may also bring one pickup truck load per day to the Mini Dump Facility at 1290 NW 20th Street. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Clean yard trash (tree cuttings, shrubbery, hedge trimmings) must be securely tied into bundles no more than 3 feet long and weighing no more than 50 pounds. Bagged leaves and grass are accepted. Place curbside the evening prior to scheduled collection. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official city-provided garbage roll cart
- Place carts 12 to 24 hours prior to pickup morning
- Position carts at least five feet away from parked cars, trees, and obstacles
- Carts must be removed from the curb within 24 hours after collection
- Household trash must be contained inside the cart with the lid closed
Miami recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper: clean printer paper, copier paper, mail, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and office paper without wax liners
- Cardboard: corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, and packing boxes (flatten completely before placing in cart)
- Cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans, aluminum bottles
- Cartons: aseptic poly-coated drink boxes, juice cartons, and milk cartons
- Bottles: plastic and glass bottles (milk, water, detergent, shampoo, soda; flatten and replace caps)
- Plastic tubs and jugs: butter tubs, yogurt tubs, milk jugs, detergent jugs, and to-go cups
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam cups, plates, food containers, egg cartons, and meat packing trays
- Plastic straws and plastic silverware
- Electronic waste (computers, monitors, televisions, cell phones, printer cartridges)
- Medical waste, sharps, syringes, and pharmaceuticals
- Batteries (lithium batteries, dry cell, and lead acid batteries)
- Household chemicals, paints, pesticides, and aerosol cans
- Window glass, mirrors, incandescent/fluorescent light bulbs, ceramics, and cookware
Miami bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Curbside bulky trash is collected once per week on your scheduled day. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, electronics, and tied yard trash under 50 pounds. City residents may also bring one pickup truck load per day to the Mini Dump Facility at 1290 NW 20th Street. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 305-960-2801 |
Miami holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
Observed holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Miami, FL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Miami Department of Solid Waste · municipal dpw
Phone: 305-960-2801
1290 NW 20th StreetMiami, FL 33142
These collection rules cover Zone City of Miami Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Miami, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out garbage carts 12 to 24 hours prior to the morning of collection. Carts must be removed within 24 hours after service to avoid citations. Keep carts at least five feet away from trees, cars, and light poles.. These rules apply to Zone City of Miami Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Miami?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Miami Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Miami?
Curbside bulky trash is collected once per week on your scheduled day. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, electronics, and tied yard trash under 50 pounds. City residents may also bring one pickup truck load per day to the Mini Dump Facility at 1290 NW 20th Street. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 305-960-2801 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Miami Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Miami?
The listed accepted materials are Paper: clean printer paper, copier paper, mail, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and office paper without wax liners, Cardboard: corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, and packing boxes (flatten completely before placing in cart), Cans: steel and aluminum food and beverage cans, aluminum bottles, Cartons: aseptic poly-coated drink boxes, juice cartons, and milk cartons, Bottles: plastic and glass bottles (milk, water, detergent, shampoo, soda; flatten and replace caps), Plastic tubs and jugs: butter tubs, yogurt tubs, milk jugs, detergent jugs, and to-go cups. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wraps, and plastic film (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam cups, plates, food containers, egg cartons, and meat packing trays, Plastic straws and plastic silverware, Electronic waste (computers, monitors, televisions, cell phones, printer cartridges), Medical waste, sharps, syringes, and pharmaceuticals, Batteries (lithium batteries, dry cell, and lead acid batteries), Household chemicals, paints, pesticides, and aerosol cans, Window glass, mirrors, incandescent/fluorescent light bulbs, ceramics, and cookware. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Miami Curbside Service Area.