Miami Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Miami recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Miami?
Can you recycle cardboard in Miami?
AcceptedFlatten all corrugated cardboard and paperboard packing boxes completely before placing loose in the blue bin.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Miami?
AcceptedClean cardboard pizza boxes free of food debris are accepted in the recycling cart.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Miami?
AcceptedRinse PET beverage bottles clean; flatten and screw caps back on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Miami?
AcceptedRinse HDPE milk jugs and detergent bottles clean; replace caps firmly.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Miami?
Not acceptedRigid PVC plastics labeled #3 are not accepted in the curbside recycling program.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Miami?
Not acceptedPlastic bags and stretch wrap labeled #4 are prohibited; return to grocery retail drop-offs.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Miami?
AcceptedRinse clean polypropylene food tubs, yogurt containers, and dairy tubs.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Miami?
Not acceptedStyrofoam takeout containers, cups, and packing foam labeled #6 are not accepted.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Miami?
Not acceptedMiscellaneous plastics labeled #7 are prohibited from the recycling stream.
Can you recycle glass in Miami?
AcceptedRinse glass food and beverage bottles and jars clean; metal lids may be returned to jars.
Can you recycle aluminum in Miami?
AcceptedRinse soda cans, aluminum bottles, and clean steel food tins; place loose in bin.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Miami?
Not acceptedShredded paper is not recyclable curbside; dispose of in regular garbage.
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.