Miami Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Miami Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Miami Beach, FL is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Miami Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your street | Depends on your street — check the street list |
| Recycling | Citywide Wednesdays; single-stream cart to curb before 7 a.m. | Provider: City of Miami Beach Sanitation Division. |
| Bulk | By-appointment bulky waste pickup (confirmation number required); landscape firms charged $20/cu yd | Provider: Waste Connections of Florida (scheduled pickup). |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Street to 41 Street | Monday/Thursday | |
| 42 Street to 67 Street | Tuesday/Friday | |
| 68 Street to 87 Street | Wednesday/Saturday |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
- New Year's Day (Thu, Jan 1, 2026) — Normal garbage collection day (2025/26 edition).
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Container rules — Cans/bags must not weigh more than 50 lbs; only material inside bags/cans is removed. Christmas trees collected curbside from single-family homes anytime in January.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Miami Beach Sanitation Division (hauler: Waste Connections of Florida) | 305-673-7616 |
| Recycling | City of Miami Beach Sanitation Division | |
| Bulk | Waste Connections of Florida (scheduled pickup) | 786-515-2726 |
Common questions
The things Miami Beach residents ask most.
What are Miami Beach's garbage pickup days?
By street number: 1-41 St Monday & Thursday; 42-67 St Tuesday & Friday; 68-87 St Wednesday & Saturday.
What day is recycling collected?
Wednesdays citywide - roll the single-stream cart to the curb before 7 a.m.
How do I get rid of bulky items?
Schedule a pickup with Waste Connections at 786-515-2726; you'll get a confirmation number.
Does collection change on holidays?
Christmas Day has no collection with no make-up (service resumes the next scheduled day); New Year's Day runs normally.
Where can I drop off a Christmas tree or green waste?
Green Waste Facility, 2800 Meridian Ave - free, Mon-Sat 8-5; plus seasonal January drop-off sites.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Miami-Dade municipal sweep #1: record built from Miami Beach sanitation pages - block-number garbage zones, citywide Wednesday recycling, appointment bulk, holiday rules and Green Waste Facility.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Miami Beach city: 79,607; prior estimate 82890).
Population 79,607 · Sources: Miami Beach Sanitation - Residential Garbage, Miami Beach Sanitation - Recycling Info, Miami Beach - Holiday Trash Collection Schedule · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.