Opa-locka, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Opa-locka, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Opa-locka, FL runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Opa-locka services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Automated curbside collection from the county green cart on assigned days (stated in the Welcome to Service letter delivered with the cart). Cart curbside by 7 a.m. |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | Curbside bulky waste collection per county schedule. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Cart-only service — Only the Miami-Dade green cart is serviced; refer to the letter received with your cart for your days.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Miami-Dade County DSWM (automated curbside, city-partnered) | |
| Bulk | Miami-Dade County DSWM |
Common questions
The things Opa-locka residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Opa-locka?
Your assigned days are printed in the Welcome to Service letter that came with your Miami-Dade green cart; carts must be curbside by 7 a.m.
Who picks up trash in Opa-locka?
Miami-Dade County's Solid Waste Management department provides automated curbside service; city Public Works (305) 953-2828 and county 311 handle questions.
Where can I drop off recyclables in Opa-locka?
Residents have access to Miami-Dade's Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from official city sources captured 2026-09-20.
Population 16,000 · Sources: www.opalockafl.gov, www.miamidade.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.