Miami-Dade, Florida resident guide
Miami-Dade trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
County-served homes generally receive garbage twice weekly; incorporated cities or private communities may use a different provider.
County curbside recycling is generally every other week for addresses in the Miami-Dade service area.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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Schedule Miami-Dade service
Verify that Miami-Dade County serves the address, then select an available bulky-waste appointment in the official county tool before placing anything at the curb.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Miami-Dade County provides appointment-based bulky-waste pickup in its county service area, which includes unincorporated neighborhoods and participating municipalities.
Verify that Miami-Dade County serves the address, then select an available bulky-waste appointment in the official county tool before placing anything at the curb.
Eligible accounts receive two bulky pickups per year, with up to 25 cubic yards per pickup under current county rules.
Place approved material at the curb no more than three days before the appointment and have the full pile ready by 7 a.m. on the confirmed date.
Local detail that matters
What makes Miami-Dade service different
This is a county service, not a promise for every City of Miami or Miami-Dade address. Incorporated cities, condos, and private communities may have a different hauler and different rules.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible furniture, appliances, yard trash, and other county-listed residential bulky material within the appointment limit.
Not accepted
Commercial or contractor waste, hazardous materials, auto parts, and items excluded by the county disposal guide.
Holiday collectionMiami-Dade published its 2026 holiday service exceptions2026 schedule confirmed
County garbage and recycling are collected normally on holidays except for the specific service changes below. Municipal customers outside the county service area may follow a different provider schedule.
No garbage collection
County garbage routes do not operate on these dates.
- Independence Day observed — Friday, July 3
- Christmas Day — Friday, December 25
Christmas recycling change
Friday recycling moves to the published Saturday makeup date.
- Christmas Day route — Saturday, December 26
Common questions
Miami-Dade collection FAQ
Does every Miami address use Miami-Dade bulky pickup?
No. Confirm that the county serves the address before booking; some municipalities and private properties use another provider.
How many county bulky pickups are included?
Current Miami-Dade guidance provides two eligible pickups per year, up to 25 cubic yards each.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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