Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sunny Isles Beach
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 Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected twice a week (typically Mondays and Thursdays). All garbage and yard clippings must be bagged before being placed in the green cart. Cart lids must be completely closed. Place within 3 feet of the street and 5 feet from obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged yard clippings and grass
- ✓Non-recyclable wrappers and packaging
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other week on Mondays. Materials must be placed loosely in the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables. Do not overfill the cart or stack items on top.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean and dry paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
- ✓Steel and aluminum cans
- ✓Cartons (milk, juice, aseptic boxes)
- ✓Plastic and glass bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✕Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, hangers)
- ✕Batteries and electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Small yard clippings must be bagged and placed inside your green waste cart. Larger tree cuttings and branches up to 5 feet long should be scheduled as part of a bulky waste pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Branches (max 5 feet long for bulk pile)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two pickups per calendar year (up to 25 cubic yards each)
Placement
Place items within 10 feet of the street and at least 5 feet from mailboxes, parked cars, or trees. Maintain a 15-foot overhead clearance from tree branches and power lines.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be sealed in a plastic bag)
- ✓ Appliances/White goods (doors must be removed)
- ✓ Rolled carpets
- ✓ Up to 3 cubic yards of construction/demolition debris or wooden fencing
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Hazardous household chemicals
- ✕ Oil-based paint
- ✕ Garbage (food or kitchen waste)
Bulk pickup is included in your annual non-ad valorem waste fee. However, exceeding your 25-cubic-yard limit or placing items out outside the 24-hour Sunny Isles Beach window can result in code enforcement fines or required private hauler fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste collection is provided on all holidays except the three listed above. If your regular collection day falls on one of these three observed holidays, there is no makeup day; your garbage will be collected on your next regularly scheduled pickup day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk waste appointments will not be scheduled on observed county holidays. Bagged yard waste in the green cart follows the standard holiday skip rule.
Unlike many municipalities that push collection back by one day, Miami-Dade simply skips the holiday and resumes on the next normal collection day (e.g., if a Monday is skipped, your next pickup is Thursday).
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recyclables
The most common recycling mistake is placing items in plastic garbage bags. Plastic bags tangle in the gears at the materials recovery facility, causing dangerous shutdowns. Keep your paper, bottles, and cans loose in the blue cart.
Seal Mattresses in Plastic
When putting a mattress out for your scheduled bulk waste pickup, Miami-Dade County strictly requires it to be fully encased in a plastic mattress bag and sealed with weather-resistant tape. Unsealed mattresses may be left behind and subject to a $100 fine.
Leave the Plastic Bottle Caps On
While you should always empty and briefly rinse your plastic bottles, you no longer need to throw the caps in the trash. Simply flatten the empty plastic bottle slightly and screw the cap back on before tossing it in the blue bin.
Seasonal Information
Hurricane Season
June - NovemberWhen a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued for South Florida, immediately cease all major yard pruning and do not place any bulky waste at the curb. Secure your green and blue carts in a garage to prevent them from becoming airborne hazards.
Winter & Spring Peak Tourist Season
December - AprilDuring peak residential months, waste volumes increase. Ensure your green cart lid is completely closed at all times to prevent coastal winds from blowing trash into the intercoastal waterways and to keep seagulls and wildlife out.
Holidays
Year-RoundMiami-Dade County collects waste rain or shine on almost all holidays. Your service will only be suspended on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day. On those three days, service simply resumes on your next scheduled pickup day.
About Sunny Isles Beach Waste Management
Miami-Dade County Partnership for Solid Waste
Single-family homeowners in Sunny Isles Beach receive their automated solid waste and recycling services directly through Miami-Dade County's Department of Solid Waste Management. While the county manages the actual trucks and routes, residents must strictly adhere to local Sunny Isles Beach municipal codes regarding cart placement times to maintain the city's pristine, upscale coastal aesthetics.
Strict Bin Placement Enforcement and Fines
The City of Sunny Isles Beach strictly enforces its curb placement rules. Green garbage carts and blue recycling carts cannot be placed curbside earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled pickup. Furthermore, empty carts must be removed from the swale and stored completely out of sight by midnight on your collection day. Failure to comply can result in civil penalties starting at $100 for the first offense.
Mastering 'The Simple 5' Recycling Strategy
Miami-Dade County utilizes 'The Simple 5' formula to reduce contamination in the Sunny Isles Beach recycling stream. Your blue cart should only contain clean paper, flattened cardboard boxes, metal food and beverage cans, aseptic cartons (like milk or juice boxes), and glass or plastic bottles. All materials must be placed loose in the cart; putting recyclables inside plastic garbage bags will ruin the load.
Navigating the Bulky Waste Appointment System
Sunny Isles Beach residents are entitled to two massive 25-cubic-yard bulk trash pickups every calendar year through the county. However, you must schedule your specific collection day through the Miami-Dade Bulky Appointment System before bringing anything outside. To avoid local code enforcement warnings, Sunny Isles Beach requires that bulky waste piles not be placed on the swale more than 24 hours prior to your confirmed pickup window.
Special Handling for Mattresses and Appliances
Disposing of specific large items requires extra prep work to protect sanitation workers and comply with local laws. If you are disposing of a mattress in your bulk pile, it must be completely encased in a sealed plastic mattress bag. For 'white goods' like old refrigerators or freezers, Florida law mandates that all doors be completely removed before they are placed at the curb to prevent accidental entrapment.
Drop-off Facilities
North Dade Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Center
21500 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33014
Materials Accepted
North Dade Home Chemical Collection Center
23707 NW 97th Ave, Gate B, Miami, FL
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time can I put my garbage cart out in Sunny Isles Beach?
According to Sunny Isles Beach municipal code, you may not place your green or blue carts curbside earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day before your scheduled collection. Carts must be removed from the curb by midnight on the day of collection to avoid a $100 fine.
How do I request a bulk trash pickup?
You can schedule a bulk pickup by calling 311 or using the Miami-Dade County online Bulky Appointment System. Each household gets two 25-cubic-yard pickups per year. Remember, Sunny Isles Beach rules dictate you cannot place the pile out more than 24 hours before your confirmed pickup.
Will my trash be picked up on Thanksgiving or Memorial Day?
Yes. Miami-Dade County collects waste on almost all holidays, including Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Service is only interrupted on three days: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
Where can I dispose of old paint and electronics?
Hazardous materials like oil-based paint, pesticides, propane tanks, and electronic waste (TVs, computers) are strictly prohibited in your green cart and bulk pile. You must transport these items to a designated Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center, such as the North Dade location.