Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for The Crossings
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week (typically Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday depending on your neighborhood zone). Use the Miami-Dade County GIS address lookup tool to confirm your exact collection days.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your assigned pickup day.
Yard Waste
Small yard clippings can be bagged inside your green cart on regular trash days; residents also receive up to 2 bulky waste/yard trash pickups per year by appointment.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential waste and recycling collection fees are billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your Miami-Dade County property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Annual Property Tax Assessment, Online, Mail, Phone, In Person
Green Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected twice a week via automated trucks. Place the official green DSWM cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure the cart is at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, cars, and the recycling bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Small amounts of bagged yard clippings
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected every other week. All recyclables must be placed loosely in the cart, never inside plastic bags. Place the blue cart out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper and junk mail
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
There is no separate weekly yard waste route. You must transport yard debris to a nearby TRC or schedule it as part of your twice-a-year bulky waste pickup allowance.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs (cut under 5 feet)
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Appointment (2 times per year)
Placement
Place items at the curb no earlier than 3 days prior to your scheduled date and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the appointment day. Keep the pile 5 feet away from mailboxes and ensure a 15-foot overhead clearance.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be sealed in plastic)
- ✓ Large appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Yard trash (limbs under 5 feet)
- ✓ Up to 3 cubic yards of construction debris (e.g., fencing)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor-generated construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and paints
- ✕ Electronics
- ✕ Tires
The two 25-cubic-yard pickups are included in your annual non-ad valorem solid waste fee. Exceeding your volume limit or placing unapproved items will result in overage fees or fines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Miami-Dade County DSWM provides garbage and recycling collection on almost all holidays, including Thanksgiving and the 4th of July. Services are ONLY suspended on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs) are also closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Day.
If your normal collection falls on MLK Jr. Day or Christmas Day, your garbage will simply be collected on your next regularly scheduled service day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Mosquito Season
May to OctoberDuring South Florida's rainy summer months, ensure the lids to both your green and blue carts are kept completely closed. Standing water inside bins serves as a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes, hindering county-wide vector control efforts.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberHalt all yard trimming and landscaping once a storm watch is issued. Any debris left at the curb when collection is suspended poses a massive risk to property and safety during high winds.
Post-Holiday Cleanup
Late December to JanuaryMiami-Dade County offers a robust Christmas Tree Recycling program. Take clean, decoration-free natural trees to the nearby Sunset Kendall TRC or Eureka Drive TRC, where they will be chipped into mulch available to residents.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Toss-Outs into Treasure: Local Scrappers & Cash-for-Cans Spots Near The Crossings?
Hey neighbors! While our regular bins handle the everyday stuff, ever wonder if there's a way to squeeze a few bucks out of your recyclables or scrap metal? For those near The Crossings, you'll want to keep an eye out for scrap yards in the greater Tampa Bay area. Places like Sims Metal Management or Cohen Scrap Metal are known for taking larger metal items, and while it's not right in The Crossings, a short drive could pay off for items like old appliances or aluminum. Also, remember Florida has a state-wide bottle and can redemption program for many beverage containers, so if you collect a bunch, check those local redemption centers – sometimes they're found at grocery stores or dedicated spots – for a little refund cash!
Giving Your Gently Used Goods a Second Life Around The Crossings
Before you toss something that still has life left in it, think about giving it a new home! While there might not be a giant donation center directly in The Crossings, the nearby Tampa Bay area has some fantastic options. Goodwills are always a solid choice, and Habitat for Humanity ReStores are perfect for furniture, building materials, and home goods. Also, local churches or community shelters often accept clothing and household items. A quick search for "donation centers near Valrico" or "thrift stores near Brandon" will bring up a bunch of places that would be thrilled to take your pre-loved items and help out others in our community.
Keeping The Crossings Clean: Tackling Dumped Stuff and Community Sparkle
Nobody likes seeing trash piled up where it shouldn't be! If you happen to spot illegal dumping in or around The Crossings, it's best to report it to the county. You can usually find a reporting hotline or online form through the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Department's website. They take this seriously! Also, keep an ear out for neighborhood clean-up events. Sometimes community groups or HOAs organize these, and they're a great way to pitch in, meet your neighbors, and make The Crossings an even nicer place to live. It's all about working together to keep our area tidy and beautiful.
Drop-off Facilities
Sunset Kendall Trash and Recycling Center (TRC)
8000 SW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33173
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages trash collection in The Crossings?
Because The Crossings is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, all household garbage, recycling, and bulk waste services are managed directly by the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM).
How do I throw away a mattress in The Crossings?
To throw away a mattress, you must first schedule a bulky waste pickup via 311. Critically, Miami-Dade County requires the mattress to be fully encased in a plastic bag or sleeve and sealed with weather-resistant tape before being placed at the curb. Unwrapped mattresses will result in a $100 fine.
Will my trash be picked up on Thanksgiving Day or the 4th of July?
Yes. The Miami-Dade County DSWM operates its normal collection routes on almost all major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and New Year's Day. The only two days of the year when collection is suspended are Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Day.
Can I leave yard clippings at the curb every week?
No. There is no separate, recurring weekly yard waste pickup. You must either bag small amounts of clippings to fit inside your green garbage cart, transport the debris to the Sunset Kendall TRC yourself, or schedule a bulky waste pickup for larger piles of branches and fronds.