Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hialeah
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.
Brown Bin (Trash)
All household trash should be bagged. The cart must be placed on the swale with wheels facing the home, lid completely closed, weighing no more than 50 lbs, and placed 5 feet from obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Styrofoam and non-recyclable plastics
Green Bin (Recycling)
Items must be loose, clean, empty, and dry. Never place recyclables inside plastic grocery bags or garbage bags. Service occurs twice a month.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic containers and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
- ✓Paperboard (e.g., paper towel rolls)
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Junk mail and office paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food containers with residue
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Garden hoses and toys
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected concurrently with the monthly bulk pickup. Keep it separated from other bulk materials and place it at least 5 feet from mailboxes and cars.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Large brush
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Leaves and yard clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month based on your designated zone.
Placement
Set materials out the night before or by 6 a.m. Keep at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, cars, fences, and low-hanging branches.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and tables
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Rolled and tied carpeting
- ✓ Large tree branches and brush
- ✓ Appliances and kitchen cabinets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Soil, rocks, and concrete
- ✕ Gypsum and lumber
- ✕ Paint and batteries
- ✕ Vehicle or boat parts
- ✕ Chain-link fences
There is no additional fee for standard monthly bulk collection, provided no prohibited items (like construction debris) are mixed into the pile.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Hialeah maintains normal collection for most holidays (including Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Labor Day). Service is only suspended on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Monthly bulk and yard waste collections may be slightly delayed if they coincide directly with the Christmas or New Year's week.
When a holiday suspension affects a Monday or Tuesday collection, the make-up day is typically the first Wednesday following the holiday.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Glass Goes in the Brown Cart
Unlike many neighboring municipalities, Hialeah does not accept glass in its recycling program. Tossing glass jars or bottles into the green cart will contaminate the entire load. Always put glass in your brown garbage cart.
Ditch the Plastic Bags
The number one contaminant in Hialeah is plastic bags. Do not line your green recycling cart with a garbage bag, and never bundle recyclables in grocery sacks. Keep everything loose so the sorting facility can process it.
Pizza Boxes Are Trash
Grease and melted cheese ruin the paper fibers in pizza boxes, making them impossible to recycle. Do not place used pizza boxes in your green cart; they must be disposed of in your regular household trash.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberIf a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued for Miami-Dade County, all residents must secure their brown and green carts indoors or in a garage. Do not place bulk waste or yard clippings on the swale until after the storm passes.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryGarbage service operates on almost all holidays, with the strict exceptions of Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your normal pickup falls on these days, alternative arrangements are made, typically shifting to the following Wednesday.
Summer Storms
Summer MonthsAfternoon thunderstorms are frequent in Hialeah. Ensure your brown cart's lid is completely closed. Rainwater accumulating in an open bin can easily cause the cart to exceed the city's 50-pound weight limit, leading to missed pickups.
About Hialeah Waste Management
Hialeah's Dual-Day Brown Cart Service
To accommodate the high volume of household waste, the City of Hialeah offers a robust garbage schedule, servicing the standard 96-gallon brown carts twice a week. Depending on your designated zone, your pickup days will either fall on a Monday and Thursday schedule or a Tuesday and Friday rotation. Residents must place their bins on the swale by 6:00 a.m. on collection days, ensuring the wheels face the property and no extra bags are piled on top of the closed lid.
The Unique Monthly Bulk and Yard Waste System
Unlike cities that require residents to call in for every oversized pickup, Hialeah operates on a fixed, once-a-month bulk and yard waste collection schedule. During this designated week, residents can place bulky furniture, mattresses, rolled carpets, and large tree branches at the curb. However, strict exclusions apply: the city will absolutely not haul away construction debris like concrete, roofing tiles, dirt, or lumber, which must be taken to an approved private disposal site.
Hialeah's Strict No-Glass Recycling Policy
Hialeah's 'Recycle Better' initiative focuses on reducing contamination in the bi-weekly green cart collections. One of the most important and unique rules in Hialeah is that glass bottles and jars are strictly prohibited in the recycling cart. Because broken glass contaminates other recyclables and damages sorting equipment, all glass must be thrown away in the brown garbage cart. Additionally, recyclables must always remain loose; never bag them.
Navigating the 5-Foot Clearance and 50-Pound Rules
Automated collection trucks require precision to operate safely. Hialeah mandates that both brown and green carts, as well as bulk waste piles, be placed a minimum of five feet away from any obstacles. This includes parked cars, mailboxes, fences, and fire hydrants. Furthermore, the brown garbage carts have a strict 50-pound weight limit to prevent damage to the cart's lifting bar and the truck's hydraulic arm.
Drop-off Facilities
Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Center (North)
8831 NW 58th St, Doral, FL 33178
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put glass bottles in my green recycling cart in Hialeah?
No, Hialeah has a strict no-glass rule for its bi-weekly recycling program. Glass bottles and jars can contaminate other recyclables and damage the sorting equipment, so they must always go into your brown garbage cart.
What happens if I have construction debris from a home remodeling project?
The city will not collect construction or demolition debris during the monthly bulk pickup. Items like concrete, rocks, gypsum, drywall, and lumber must be taken to an approved private disposal facility at the homeowner's or contractor's expense.
How many times a week is my trash collected in Hialeah?
Hialeah provides twice-a-week residential garbage collection. Depending on your specific neighborhood zone, your pickup days will be either Monday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
Is there a weight limit for the brown garbage cart?
Yes, Hialeah enforces a strict 50-pound weight limit for the 96-gallon brown garbage containers. Additionally, the lid must be completely closed, and no extra packages or boxes can be placed on top of the lid or outside the bin.