Recycling 

The City of South Miami residents' recycling day is every Wednesday.  Click here for the 2025 Recycling Day calendar.
 


For more information on what is recyclable, please download the Recycling Correctly Matters Brochure by clicking here.

Click here for more information on the Miami-Dade County Residential Recycling Program or you may contact Miami-Dade County at "3-1-1".

For a damaged recycling container, please also contact Miami-Dade County; they can provide a replacement. 


 BATTERY DISPOSAL 

 Disposal can be carried out at Miami-Dade County's Home Chemical Collection Centers. 


 Local Centers: 
 West Dade: 8831 N.W. 58th St.
 South Dade: 3707 S.W. 97th Ave., Gate B. 
 Normal hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


You may also choose to see the information provided on the following websites:
 



Note that the following information includes some of the data provided at these websites for your convenience:
 
  • Considering the batteries, you should choose to use rechargeable alkaline batteries. They work just as well and can be recharged 20 or more times. NiCad batteries can be recharged several hundred times.
  • Note that it is illegal to put rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
  • Button and nickel-cadmium batteries can be taken to a participating disposal store such as Radio Shack, Target, or Home Depot.

In addition, you can find more information on where you can recycle your batteries at Call2Rthe recycle website. Namely, this website has the section, "Find a Recycling Location" (at the top of the web page) that allows you to enter your zip code to find a rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling location near you.