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Miami Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.

Miami bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Miami
Collection ruleCurbside 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 pickup4 items
Permitted materialsFurniture, Appliances
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone305-960-2801

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Miami

Follow the listed bulk 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.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.

Local disposal alternatives in Miami-Dade County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

Ask the sanitation office for an eligible transfer station or landfill.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Miami Department of Solid Waste · municipal dpw

Phone: 305-960-2801

1290 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33142
Visit Official Miami Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at miami.gov

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.