Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Doral
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone (twice weekly)
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (every other week)
Yard Waste
Available via 2 scheduled annual bulky pickups or drop-off centers
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste collection is serviced through Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management and billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Property Tax Bill (Escrow, Online, Mail)
Pro Tip / Discount
Special assistance waste collection is available for residents with disabilities who are unable to roll their carts to the curb.
Green Cart (96-gallon standard) Bin (Trash)
Place your green waste cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Keep it at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, parked cars, and trees, with the lid fully closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓General refuse
Blue Cart (65-gallon standard) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be completely loose and unbagged. Do not stuff the bin so tightly that items get stuck. Collected every other week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Paper (newspaper, office paper, magazines)
- ✓Steel and aluminum cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic tubs, jugs, and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam (foam) products
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Tanglers like hoses or cords
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Small yard waste can be placed inside the green garbage cart. Larger yard debris and branches must be scheduled via the Bulky Appointment System.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches (under 5 feet long for bulky)
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Wooden fences (up to 3 cubic yards for bulky)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment only (2 times per calendar year)
Placement
Schedule online or via the app first. Place items at the curb no more than 3 days before your appointment, and by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day. Keep 15 feet of vertical clearance.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (must be encased in plastic)
- ✓ Rolled carpets
- ✓ White goods (appliances, doors must be removed)
- ✓ Tree cuttings (under 5 feet long)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ TVs and electronics
- ✕ Microwave ovens
- ✕ Central air conditioning units
Included in the annual non-ad valorem assessment for 2 pickups up to 25 cubic yards. Setting out excess yardage without an approval form and fee will exhaust your future pickups or result in fines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Miami-Dade County operates normally on most holidays, suspending garbage and recycling collection only on MLK Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulky waste appointments and drop-off facilities are also closed or suspended on these three specific holidays.
Because garbage is collected twice a week in Doral, if your pickup falls on one of the three observed holidays, you simply hold your waste until your next regularly scheduled service day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberWhen a hurricane watch or warning is issued for Miami-Dade County, all bulky waste scheduling is immediately suspended. Bring all green and blue carts indoors or secure them tightly to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles.
Post-Holiday Cleanup
Late December to JanuaryFollowing Christmas, residents can recycle their clean, decoration-free Christmas trees by taking them to the West Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center in Doral, where they will be chipped into mulch.
Tropical Summer Rain
May to OctoberSouth Florida's torrential summer downpours can fill open trash carts with water, rendering them too heavy for the collection trucks to lift. Always keep the lids completely closed to keep rain out and prevent mosquito breeding.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Old Stuff into Cold Cash in Doral?
Got a pile of cans and bottles that are just taking up space? While Doral doesn't have a specific city-run bottle buyback program, keep an eye out for scrap metal yards in the wider Miami-Dade area. Places that deal with metals often also accept aluminum cans, and sometimes even other types of recyclables. It's always a good idea to call ahead and see what they're looking for and their current rates before you haul anything over. You might be surprised how much a few bags of aluminum can add up!
Giving Doral's Treasures a Second Life
Before you toss that gently used furniture or those clothes you no longer wear, think about giving them a new home right here in Doral! Your items could be a huge help to others. Check out the Miami-Dade Habitat for Humanity ReStores – they often have locations that serve the Doral area and are always looking for furniture, appliances, and building materials to help fund their housing programs. Also, local thrift stores and churches often accept donations. It's a fantastic way to declutter your home and support a good cause in our community.
Keeping Doral Sparkling: What to Do About Piled-Up Junk
Nobody likes seeing trash where it shouldn't be! If you spot illegal dumping happening in Doral, or have questions about how to properly dispose of large items that aren't part of your regular bulky waste pickup, the City of Doral Solid Waste Management Department is your go-to. They usually have a specific process for reporting dumped items, and it's often best to contact them directly through their website or by phone. They can guide you on reporting, or if there are any special clean-up events coming up in the future for residents.
Drop-off Facilities
Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center (HCCC)
8831 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Doral?
Because Doral utilizes Miami-Dade County's waste services, bulky waste is collected strictly by appointment [3.2.4]. Residents receive two 25-cubic-yard pickups annually. You must schedule your pickup online, via the MDC Solid Waste App, or by calling 311 before placing any debris at the curb.
Do I have to wrap my mattress before throwing it away?
Yes. Miami-Dade County rules dictate that any mattress placed out for a bulky waste pickup must be fully encased in a plastic mattress bag or sleeve and completely sealed with weather-resistant tape. If you fail to do this, you could face a $100 fine.
Which holidays will delay my trash pickup in Doral?
The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management only halts garbage and recycling collection on three holidays: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. On all other holidays, including Thanksgiving, you should place your carts out as normal.
Where can I drop off old paint or pool chemicals safely?
Doral residents have highly convenient access to the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center (HCCC), located right in the city at 8831 NW 58th Street. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and accepts hazardous household materials and electronics for free.