Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Coral Terrace
Florida residential routes generally operate Monday through Friday. Your specific household collection depends on your local county zoning map.
State Mandate
Do not mix yard trimmings with regular household garbage.
Green Cart (96-Gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place your green waste cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated pickup days. Ensure carts are positioned within 3 feet of the curb and at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, parked cars, and trees. Lids must close completely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste and kitchen scraps
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small household items
Blue Cart (Every Other Week) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be clean, dry, and loose. Never place items inside plastic bags. Set out the blue cart on your scheduled alternate-week collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and office paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans, metal bottles
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and fast-food cups
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film (return to retail stores)
- ✕Styrofoam and foam products
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Glass cookware, mirrors, or window glass
- ✕Hoses, wires, and construction debris
Yard Waste Bin
Yard trimmings should be placed neatly in a pile on the swale or contained. Do not mix regular household garbage with vegetative debris. Major land-clearing waste must be taken directly to a Trash and Recycling Center.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Shrub and tree trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 Free Pickups Per Calendar Year (By Appointment)
Placement
Place bulky items on the swale in front of your property only after securing your scheduled pickup date. Keep piles away from utility poles, overhead wires, water meters, and parked cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (sofas, mattresses, tables)
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods like refrigerators and washers)
- ✓ Yard trimmings and tree branches too large for regular containment
- ✓ Scrap metal
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals, paints, and oils
- ✕ Commercial construction or demolition debris
- ✕ Automotive engines and heavy vehicle parts
- ✕ Unbundled loose trash
Your first two bulky waste pickups each calendar year are fully covered by your solid waste fees. Exceeding the 25-cubic-yard limit or requesting extra pickups outside your allotment incurs additional special collection charges.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Miami-Dade County DSWM operates collections on most holidays, with exceptions typically limited to Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day depending on annual county updates. Check the Miami-Dade 311 app or website for specific route adjustments.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulky waste and specialized yard waste services are suspended on recognized county holidays and resume on the next normal working day.
When a collection day falls on an observed holiday without service, look for county announcements regarding make-up collection schedules.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Loose Recyclables Only
Never place your clean bottles, cans, and paper inside plastic bags before putting them in the blue cart. Bagged items are automatically rejected by collection crews because plastic film tangles sorting equipment.
Rinse Food Residue
Ensure that all food and beverage containers—especially plastic yogurt tubs, milk jugs, and soup cans—are thoroughly rinsed out. Residual food contaminates clean paper and cardboard during processing.
Keep Electronics Out of the Green Cart
State law and county guidelines prohibit placing electronics, batteries, and old computer monitors into standard trash or recycling bins. Take these items to a Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center instead.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season Preparation
June to NovemberWhen a tropical storm or hurricane watch is declared for South Florida, immediately secure your green and blue carts indoors. Do not stage large bulky items or massive tree trimmings on the swale, as high winds can turn loose debris into dangerous projectiles.
Post-Holiday Cleanup & Tree Recycling
December to JanuaryFollowing the winter holidays, Miami-Dade County arranges special collection and drop-off programs to recycle clean, decoration-free Christmas trees into valuable landscape mulch. Check local county notices for specific staging instructions.
Spring Landscaping Surge
March to MaySpring yard cleanups generate high volumes of vegetative waste. Utilize your local Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center if your yard trimmings exceed standard collection guidelines, keeping neighborhood swales clear and passable.
About Coral Terrace Waste Management
Unincorporated Miami-Dade Waste Services in Coral Terrace
Because Coral Terrace is an unincorporated census-designated place within Miami-Dade County, residential waste collection, recycling, and disposal services are managed directly by the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM). Property owners fund these comprehensive services through their annual non-ad valorem tax assessments. Residents receive automated garbage collection twice a week and blue-cart recycling service every other week, ensuring clean neighborhoods across this suburban community.
Strict Contamination Checks and the Blue Cart Program
Miami-Dade County enforces strict rules for the blue recycling cart to maintain processing efficiency at local sorting facilities. Recyclables must be completely loose and unbagged; placing plastic grocery bags or bagged materials inside your blue cart will result in the driver skipping the container. Acceptable items include clean paper, flattened cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic bottles or jugs. Items like Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes, and electronics are strictly prohibited.
Two Free Annual Bulky Waste Pickups
Household cleanouts and old furniture disposal are made easy through Miami-Dade's bulky waste program. Single-family residential households in Coral Terrace are entitled to two free scheduled bulky waste pickups per calendar year, up to 25 cubic yards per pickup. Residents must request their collection date in advance through the 311 contact center or online portal before staging items neatly on the swale area.
Proximity to the Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center
When residents generate excess refuse that exceeds regular cart capacity, Coral Terrace homeowners have convenient access to local county facilities. The Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center, located nearby at 2200 SW 117 Avenue, allows residents to drop off household trash, yard waste, construction debris (up to 3 cubic yards), old tires, and white goods (appliances) free of charge with proof of residency.
Drop-off Facilities
Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center
2200 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
Materials Accepted
West-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center
8801 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages garbage and recycling collection in Coral Terrace?
Because Coral Terrace is an unincorporated community, your waste services are managed directly by the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM).
How often is my trash and recycling picked up?
Most residential properties in unincorporated Miami-Dade County receive automated green-cart garbage collection twice a week. Single-stream blue-cart recycling is collected every other week.
How do I schedule a pickup for old furniture or appliances?
You are entitled to two free bulky waste pickups per calendar year. You must schedule your pickup date in advance online through the Miami-Dade County website or by calling 311 before placing items on your swale.
Where can I drop off extra trash or construction debris myself?
You can bring household refuse, yard waste, and up to 3 cubic yards of construction debris for free to the nearest county facility, which is the Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center at 2200 SW 117 Avenue.