Miami Garbage Day, Recycling & Bulky Trash Schedule 2026
This Miami trash pickup schedule guide is written like a local resident’s checklist: how to find both weekly garbage days, how every-other-week recycling works, when bulky trash is collected, what the Mini Dump accepts, what to do after a missed pickup, and how to avoid confusing City of Miami service with Miami-Dade, Miami Beach, North Miami or a private hauler.
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Miami trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. The City of Miami provides residential garbage collection twice per week, recycling collection every other week, and bulky trash collection once per week. Use the official address search to confirm your exact garbage days, recycling week and bulky trash day.
This guide is for City of Miami Solid Waste customers. It is not for Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah, North Miami, South Miami, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, or buildings served by a private hauler.
Miami Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Find Garbage, Recycling and Bulky Trash by Address
The fastest way to avoid a missed pickup in Miami is to separate three schedules: garbage, recycling and bulky trash. They are not the same service. Garbage is twice weekly, recycling is every other week, and bulky trash has its own weekly route. If you only remember one day, you can easily put out the wrong material on the wrong route.
Official lookup: Use the City of Miami schedule search to view garbage, recycling or bulky trash pickup for your address. This is safer than using a neighborhood guess because Miami route groups vary by address.
Open Official LookupLocal mistake to avoid: “Miami” can mean City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, North Miami, South Miami, Coral Gables or a private condo hauler. Before using this page, confirm that your address is inside the City of Miami and served by the City’s Department of Solid Waste.
Miami Pickup Morning Checklist — What I Would Check Before Putting Anything Outside
If you live in a City of Miami house or small residential property, use this checklist before setting out material. Most problems are not because the truck “forgot” the street. They happen because the resident used the wrong schedule, mixed bulky trash with regular garbage, put recycling on the wrong week, or lives in a building that uses a private hauler.
- Check both weekly garbage days for your address.
- Confirm your every-other-week recycling date.
- Confirm your weekly bulky trash day before placing large items outside.
- Keep household garbage separate from recycling and bulky trash.
- Use the Mini Dump only if you meet City resident requirements.
- Sign up for Solid Waste service alerts for holiday, storm and route updates.
- Ask the owner or property manager whether the building has City service.
- Larger multi-unit properties may need a private, City-approved commercial hauler.
- Do not assume the City bulky trash route applies to your apartment complex.
- Ask where cardboard, appliances, mattresses and move-out piles should go.
- If you are a renter and service is not active, the owner usually needs to apply.
Miami Garbage Collection Schedule — Twice Weekly Garbage, Every-Other-Week Recycling and Weekly Bulky Trash
Miami is different from many cities because regular residential garbage is collected twice per week. That is helpful in a hot, humid city, but it also causes confusion because recycling and bulky trash do not follow the exact same rhythm.
| Service | How Often | Where to Confirm | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Garbage | Twice per week | Official address search | Putting bulky trash or yard trash in regular household garbage. |
| Recycling | Every other week | Official address search / recycling schedule | Putting recycling out on the wrong week or bagging recyclables. |
| Bulky Trash | Once per week | Official address search / bulky trash schedule | Putting construction debris, hazardous waste or household garbage in a bulky pile. |
| Mini Dump | Resident drop-off option | 1290 NW 20 Street rules | Arriving without proof of City of Miami residency or using a commercial vehicle. |
Best setup: Put all three routes into your phone calendar separately: two garbage days, your recycling week, and your bulky trash day. If you only save “trash day,” you will forget whether the item belongs in household garbage, recycling or bulky pickup.
Miami 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup — MLK Day, Christmas Day and Service Alerts
The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste states that it is open every day of the year other than Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, and Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
| 2026 Date | Holiday | Expected Effect | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No garbage, recycling or bulky trash collection on the holiday. | Check service alerts and your address schedule for the next collection date. |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Solid Waste is closed; collection schedules may change. | Check holiday alerts before placing garbage, recycling or bulky trash outside. |
Do this during holiday weeks: Sign up for Solid Waste Service Alerts. Miami uses service alerts for holiday schedules, severe weather, emergency disruptions and unexpected road closures.
Open Service AlertsStorm season warning: Miami waste service can be affected by hurricanes, flooding, road closures and emergency operations. Do not rely only on a printed calendar during storm season. Check official alerts before placing bulky piles or yard trash outside.
Miami Recycling Schedule — Every Other Week, What Goes In and What Must Stay Out
City of Miami recycling is collected every other week and does not necessarily match your garbage days. The biggest recycling mistake is treating the recycling cart like a second trash can. That can contaminate the load and create worker-safety risks, especially when batteries, chemicals, medical waste or electronics are mixed in.
- Clean and dry paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail and office paper.
- Cardboard, packing boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes, gift boxes and corrugated cardboard.
- Steel and aluminum food and beverage cans.
- Aseptic poly-coated drink boxes, juice cartons and milk cartons.
- Plastic and glass bottles, including milk, water, detergent, soda and shampoo bottles.
- Plastic tubs and jugs, such as yogurt tubs and detergent jugs.
- Electronic waste, PCs, monitors, TVs, keyboards, phones and printer cartridges.
- Medical waste, prescriptions, syringes and biohazard containers.
- Household garbage, food waste, rocks, dirt, construction debris and bulky trash.
- Plastic bags, Styrofoam, straws, meat trays and plastic silverware.
- Paints, pesticides, aerosol cans, engine oil and motor oil.
- Batteries, mirrors, window glass, auto glass, ceramic, clothing and furniture.
Lithium battery warning: The City warns that lithium batteries can start dangerous fires when crushed at recycling centers. Keep batteries out of recycling and use approved drop-off options.
Miami Bulky Trash Pickup — Weekly Large Item Collection and What Gets Rejected
The City of Miami provides residential bulky trash collection once per week. Bulky trash is for large household items and clean yard trash, not regular kitchen garbage, construction debris, hazardous waste, paint, tires or automotive parts.
- Household furniture such as bed frames, dressers, dining tables, chairs, sofas and mattresses.
- Large empty boxes.
- Household electronics such as monitors, printers, scanners, laptops, TVs and small kitchen appliances.
- White goods such as refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers.
- Clean yard trash, tree cuttings, yard clippings, shrubbery, hedge trimmings, leaves and bagged grass.
- Household garbage and food waste.
- Milk, water, detergent, shampoo and food containers that belong in another stream.
- Construction and demolition debris such as roofing, drywall, sand, rocks, patio decks and remodeling material.
- Hazardous waste, cylinders, propane tanks, oxygen tanks, chemicals, pesticides, batteries and light bulbs.
- Paint containers, paint removers, rollers and commercial paint equipment.
- Automobile parts, tires, engines, vehicle batteries, gasoline tanks and rims.
Move-out rule: Do not mix a whole apartment cleanout into one random curb pile. Separate reusable donations, household garbage, bulky items, hazardous materials, electronics and construction debris before the pickup day. That prevents rejections and illegal-dumping complaints.
Miami Mini Dump Facility — Resident Drop-Off for Bulky Items and Yard Trash
The City of Miami Mini Dump Facility is a useful backup when you need to dispose of bulky items or yard trash right away instead of waiting for your weekly bulky route. It is for City of Miami residents, not commercial contractors or out-of-city dumping.
| Mini Dump Detail | Official Rule | Resident Note |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 1290 NW 20 Street, Miami, FL 33142 | Same address as Solid Waste Department location. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-12 Noon | Closed Sunday, MLK Day and Christmas Day. |
| Residency proof | City of Miami proof required | Bring Florida ID, utility statements, rental agreement, tax bill or other accepted proof. |
| Trip limit | One trip per day | Each trip is no more than a pickup truck load. |
| Commercial vehicles | Not accepted | No commercial markings, dump trucks, panel trucks, commercial trucks/vans or contractor material. |
Before you go: Call 311 or Solid Waste Customer Service if your item is unusual, commercial-looking, hazardous, construction-related, or from outside City of Miami limits.
Call 311 / 305-468-5900Mini Dump Map
Miami Apartment Trash Pickup — When City Service Does Not Apply
Apartment and multi-unit trash pickup in Miami is one of the most common confusion points. The City states that its new garbage and recycling service applies to homes and residential properties with no more than three units. Larger multi-unit properties and commercial buildings may need a private, City-approved commercial hauler.
- Is this property served by City of Miami Solid Waste or a private hauler?
- What day are dumpsters, compactors or carts serviced?
- Which container is for recycling?
- How should residents handle mattresses, sofas and move-out furniture?
- Who pays for extra pickup or illegal-dumping cleanup?
- Do not put furniture outside just because a nearby house has bulky pickup.
- Do not use another property’s trash pit, cart or dumpster.
- Do not place hazardous waste, paint, oil or batteries in shared dumpsters.
- Do not request new City service as a renter unless the owner has confirmed the service issue.
Owner/renter detail: If a City service account is not set up, the property owner may need to apply. Renters should ask the building owner or manager first so duplicate or incorrect requests are avoided.
Missed Trash Pickup Miami — How to Report Garbage, Recycling or Bulky Trash Problems
A missed pickup in Miami should be diagnosed by service type. A missed garbage cart, missed every-other-week recycling cart, rejected bulky pile, blocked street, storm delay and private-hauler issue are different problems. Calling without checking the category can waste time.
Confirm the correct schedule
Use the official address search to confirm whether today was a garbage day, recycling week or bulky trash day for your exact address.
Check rejected-material problems
Construction debris, hazardous waste, paint, auto parts, household garbage in a bulky pile or batteries in recycling can cause a rejected pickup.
Check storm, holiday and road-alert issues
Miami service can be delayed by holiday closures, emergency disruptions, severe weather and road closures. Check Solid Waste service alerts.
Call or request help
Call Solid Waste Customer Service at 305-960-2801, dial 311, or call 305-468-5900. Keep your address, service type and missed material ready.
Miami Hazardous Waste, Paint, Batteries, Oil and Chemicals — What Must Stay Out of Trash
Many common household chemicals are unsafe to place out with household refuse. Miami points residents to Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center options for materials such as oil-based paints, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals and other household chemicals. These centers are for non-commercial residents only.
- Oil-based paints and liquid latex paint.
- Pesticides, solvents and pool chemicals.
- Propane, oxygen tanks and cylinders.
- Batteries, lead acid batteries and lithium batteries.
- Engine oil, radiator fluid and gasoline tanks.
- Syringes, prescriptions, medical waste and biohazard containers.
- Pack containers upright in sturdy boxes.
- Tighten lids and caps.
- Place leaking containers inside a larger container with absorbent material.
- Keep labels visible or relabel unknown material.
- Call 305-468-5900 for hours and locations before going.
Commercial waste warning: Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center options are for non-commercial residents. Commercial waste is not accepted. Contractors must use proper commercial disposal.
Miami Solid Waste Phone Number, Email, Address and 311 Help
The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste is the main official department for City garbage, bulky trash and recycling service. Use these contacts for schedule questions, missed pickup, new service, replacement carts and Mini Dump questions.
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Customer Service | 305-960-2801 | Garbage, recycling, bulky trash, new service and department help. |
| solidwastecustomerservice@miamigov.com | Solid Waste customer service questions. | |
| 311 / Miami-Dade Phone | Dial 311 or 305-468-5900 | General service requests, chemical collection center help and 311 routing. |
| Solid Waste Department | 1290 NW 20 Street, Miami, FL 33142 | Department office and Mini Dump facility location. |
| Miami Riverside Center | 444 SW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130 | Main City contact location reference. |
Solid Waste Department Map
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Bulk, Holiday, Recycling and City Pickup Help
Use these related trash-pickup.org guides when you want to compare pickup lookup tools, bulky item rules, holiday delays and missed-pickup troubleshooting in other cities.
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Miami Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Miami. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate Miami garbage trucks, recycling routes, bulky trash pickup, Mini Dump services, 311, Miami-Dade chemical centers or private hauler services.
Pickup frequency, contact details, Mini Dump hours, recycling rules, hazardous-waste guidance, new service limits, commercial hauler guidance and official department details were checked against official City of Miami resources as of May 2026. Collection schedules, routes, holiday closures, severe-weather operations, service alerts and private-hauler contracts can change. Always verify with official City pages before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Miami — Garbage & Recycling
- City of Miami — View Garbage, Recycling and Bulky Trash Schedules
- City of Miami — Department of Solid Waste
- City of Miami — Recycling Do’s & Don’ts
- City of Miami — Mini Dump and Bulky Trash
- City of Miami — Start New Garbage and Recycling Service
- City of Miami — Commercial Haulers
- City of Miami — Dispose of Hazardous Materials & Chemicals
- City of Miami — Solid Waste Service Alerts
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