South Miami, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for South Miami, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash in South Miami, 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 South Miami services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | WEEKLY scheduled route, free up to one-half truckload (12.5 cubic yards). Over that: $156 per additional half-load or part thereof (Code 11-32). | Provider: City of South Miami, Solid Waste Division. |
| Yard waste | Yard debris (bagged clippings, branches <=5 ft) rides the weekly bulk route. | Provider: City of South Miami, Solid Waste Division. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- No shared piles — Residents must not share bulk piles and must monitor their own pile for violations.
- Placement — In front of your residence only; never on storm drains or water meter boxes.
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 South Miami, Solid Waste Division (municipal) | |
| Bulk | City of South Miami, Solid Waste Division | |
| Yard waste | City of South Miami, Solid Waste Division |
Common questions
The things South Miami residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in South Miami?
Per the city's Garbage Collection Schedule Map; containers go out between 7 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. on pickup day.
When is bulk trash picked up in South Miami?
Weekly on the scheduled bulk route - free up to 12.5 cubic yards (half a truckload); over that costs $156 per half load.
How much is an extra garbage container in South Miami?
$75 to purchase; a second container also costs $75 plus $500/year in service fees. Damaged or stolen replacements (with police report) are free.
What can't go in South Miami garbage?
Vehicle parts, construction/remodeling debris, paint cans, toxic or highly flammable materials.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from official city sources captured 2026-09-20.
Population 12,000 · Sources: www.southmiamifl.gov, www.southmiamifl.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.