Miami Gardens, FL trash pickup schedule
Miami Gardens trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects: Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Government collection by Miami-Dade County (DSWM), not by the City of Miami Gardens or a private hauler ('city' type = public-sector crews; the public agency is the County). Miami Gardens is one of ten municipalities in the County's Waste Collection Service Area, so DSWM collects garbage, recycling and bulky waste from single-family homes. A limited number of communities get twice-weekly residential dumpster service instead of carts. The City publishes a bulky-waste flyer that sends residents to 311.1 |
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| How often | Trash twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday), recycling every other week (some customers weekly with two 18-gallon bins)1 |
| Set out | At the curb by 7 a.m. on service days, wheels facing the home1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: experience.arcgis.com. App: Miami-Dade 'Garbage and Recycling Pickup Days' GIS lookup (also gisweb.miamidade.gov/garbageandrecyclingpickupdays); MDC Solid Waste app; annual mailed recycling calendar9 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: No change. Thanksgiving is not listed as an exception on the 2026 calendars (Thursday calendar lists only Jan. 19), so garbage and recycling are collected as usual.4 |
Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Miami Gardens holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Miami-Dade County collects garbage and recycling on all County-observed holidays except Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day (as observed by the County) and Christmas Day. On those days there is no collection and service resumes on the next regularly scheduled day (no make-up day). Friday recycling customers whose cycle falls on Christmas 2026 get an alternate Saturday collection (Dec 26).19 |
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| Official notice | miamidade.gov9 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | No garbage collection on Monday routes (Monday/Thursday garbage customers).3 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | No garbage collection on Friday July 3 (County-observed Independence Day) for Tuesday/Friday garbage customers.5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No change | Thanksgiving is not listed as an exception on the 2026 calendars (Thursday calendar lists only Jan. 19), so garbage and recycling are collected as usual.4 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped (no make-up day) | No garbage collection Friday Dec. 25 (Tuesday/Friday garbage customers). Friday recycling customers (cycles 5A and 5C) whose recycling falls on Dec. 25 get an alternate recycling collection on Saturday Dec. 26.6 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Miami Gardens
| How it works | By appointment2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Book online (311.miamidade.gov), in the MDC Solid Waste app or by calling 311 before putting anything out; appointments open 30 days ahead; pile out by 7 a.m. on the appointment day and no more than 3 days early; cancel at least 2 days ahead2 |
| Limits | Two pickups per year of up to 25 cubic yards each (can be combined into one of up to 50 cu yd); tree limbs max 5 ft; no single item over 150 lb; max 3 cu yd of construction debris2 |
| Fees | Included in the annual County waste fee ($697 curbside service incl. bulky); $31 per cubic yard over the available limit if you authorize it1 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Miami Gardens
| Pickup | every other week (some customers weekly with two 18-gallon bins)1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (glass bottles)1 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, tubs and jugs (no resin numbers listed)1 |
Accepted
- Paper, cans, cartons, cardboard (including empty, lightly soiled pizza boxes), plastic and glass bottles, plastic tubs (yogurt/butter), plastic jugs — clean and dry1
Programs
- Contamination enforcement: tagged carts are not emptied; more than three tags = $160 fee1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | no separate yard-waste collection: grass, leaves and tree trimmings go in the green garbage cart; large limbs go out as bulky waste or to a Trash and Recycling Center1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Tree limbs set out for bulky pickup no more than 5 feet long1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (latest published): drop off clean, decoration-free trees from Fri Dec 26 at Trash and Recycling Centers (incl. Golden Glades, North Dade, Norwood; 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily) or the West Dade Home Chemical Center; curbside sweeps Jan 7-18 and Jan 21-Feb 1 (collected Wed/Sat/Sun); or use a bulky pickup (not mulched). County service-area residents only. 2026-27 dates not yet published.11 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Miami-Dade Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers in Miami Gardens: Golden Glades (140 NW 160 St), North Dade (21500 NW 47 Ave), Norwood (19901 NW 7 Ave); 13 centers county-wide, any may be used
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Miami-Dade County DSWM |
| Address | Golden Glades 140 NW 160 St; North Dade 21500 NW 47 Ave; Norwood 19901 NW 7 Ave · Map1 |
| Hours | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily except holidays1 |
| Fees | Free for County waste-fee customers (household trash, yard cuttings, up to 3 cu yd C&D, up to 4 tires per visit); Norwood does not accept white goods; North Dade and Golden Glades accept used motor oil and used electronics1 |
| Who can use it | Florida driver license or ID scanned to match an eligible property address1 |
Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Centers: West Dade (8801 NW 58 St) and South Dade (23707 SW 97 Ave, Gate B)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Miami-Dade County DSWM |
| Address | 8801 NW 58 Street; 23707 SW 97 Avenue, Gate B · Map1 |
| Hours | Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.1 |
| Fees | free for residents (paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, motor oil, electronics)1 |
| Who can use it | driver license required1 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | 311.miamidade.gov (garbage); recycling: 311.miamidade.gov9 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Miami-Dade 311 (305-468-5900); DSWM reception 305-514-66661 |
| 311 | 311 (305-468-5900): missed garbage, carts, bulky pickup1 |
| Official website | miamidade.gov1 |
Nearby cities
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- Hollywood, FL8 miles · A private hauler under city contract
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- Miami, FL12 miles · The city collects
- Fort Lauderdale, FL15 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Sunrise, FL15 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.
Miami Gardens trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Miami Gardens?
Trash is collected twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday). Miami Gardens does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (experience.arcgis.com) or the Miami-Dade 'Garbage and Recycling Pickup Days' GIS lookup (also gisweb.miamidade.gov/garbageandrecyclingpickupdays); MDC Solid Waste app; annual mailed recycling calendar app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Miami Gardens?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: Thanksgiving is not listed as an exception on the 2026 calendars (Thursday calendar lists only Jan. 19), so garbage and recycling are collected as usual.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Miami Gardens?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): No garbage collection Friday Dec. 25 (Tuesday/Friday garbage customers). Friday recycling customers (cycles 5A and 5C) whose recycling falls on Dec. 25 get an alternate recycling collection on Saturday Dec. 26.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Miami Gardens?
By appointment. Book online (311.miamidade.gov), in the MDC Solid Waste app or by calling 311 before putting anything out; appointments open 30 days ahead; pile out by 7 a.m. on the appointment day and no more than 3 days early; cancel at least 2 days ahead Fees: Included in the annual County waste fee ($697 curbside service incl. bulky); $31 per cubic yard over the available limit if you authorize it.
Does Miami Gardens recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Miami Gardens?
Use the city’s online form (311.miamidade.gov) or call Miami-Dade 311 (305-468-5900); DSWM reception 305-514-6666.
Sources
- 1 2025 Waste Service Guide (English pages)County · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Bulky Waste Pickup (Bulky Appointment System)County · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 2026 Miami-Dade Recycling Calendar - Monday ACounty · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 2026 Miami-Dade Recycling Calendar - Thursday ACounty · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 2026 Miami-Dade Recycling Calendar - Tuesday ACounty · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 2026 Miami-Dade Recycling Calendar - Friday ACounty · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Bulk Waste Pickup (City flyer)City · miamigardens-fl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Public WorksCity · miamigardens-fl.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Solid Waste Services (Miami-Dade County)County · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Miami-Dade DSWM GarbagePickupRoute / RecyclingRoute feature layers (web map 'Garbage and Recycling Pickup Days')County · services.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Christmas Tree Recycling (Miami-Dade County)County · miamidade.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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