Sunny Isles Beach, FL Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Sunny Isles Beach, Florida — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Sunny Isles Beach, FL follows TWICE WEEKLY citywide: Mondays and Thursdays, rain or shine on all county holidays EXCEPT Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day (service resumes the following scheduled pickup day). Carts curbside no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before; removed out of sight by midnight of collection day; within 3 ft of street, 5 ft from obstacles, wheels facing the home..
Hazardous waste
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Sunny Isles Beach services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | TWICE WEEKLY citywide: Mondays and Thursdays, rain or shine on all county holidays EXCEPT Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day (service resumes the following scheduled pickup day). Carts curbside no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before; removed out of sight by midnight of collection day; within 3 ft of street, 5 ft from obstacles, wheels facing the home. | Provider: Miami-Dade County DSWM (single-family homes; condos/hotels use private refuse companies). |
| Recycling | Once every other week on MONDAYS (county online map confirms your date). Blue cart; one extra blue cart free on request. Setout rules identical to garbage. | Provider: Miami-Dade County DSWM (single-family; multifamily via mandatory permitted haulers). |
| Bulk | TWO large bulk pickups per household per YEAR, scheduled in advance with the County (311). Furniture and appliances never go in dumpsters or on the swale without a pickup confirmation; bulk out max 24 hours before the scheduled time. | Provider: Miami-Dade County DSWM (scheduled). |
| Hazardous waste | Wednesday · Sunday | 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers countywide accept self-drop-off; Home Chemical Collection Centers (West Dade 8801 NW 58th St Doral; South Dade 23707 SW 97th Ave Homestead) Wed-Sun 9-5. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Skipped that week |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Skipped that week |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Cart timing — Out no earlier than 5 p.m. day before; back out of sight by midnight of collection day - enforced with $100/$200/$250 penalties.
- Scheduled bulk only — No swale bulk without a county pickup confirmation; two household pickups per year.
- Glass split — Curbside single-stream accepts glass bottles; public park bins do not - glass in trash at park bins. City pages conflict slightly: verify with DSWM 305.514.6666.
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 (single-family homes; condos/hotels use private refuse companies) | |
| Recycling | Miami-Dade County DSWM (single-family; multifamily via mandatory permitted haulers) | |
| Bulk | Miami-Dade County DSWM (scheduled) | |
| Hazardous waste | Miami-Dade County (Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers + Home Chemical Centers) |
Common questions
The things Sunny Isles Beach residents ask most.
What days is garbage picked up in Sunny Isles Beach?
Mondays and Thursdays for single-family homes (Miami-Dade County service). Recycling is every other Monday.
Is Sunny Isles Beach trash collected on holidays?
Collection runs rain or shine on all county holidays EXCEPT MLK Day, July 4 and Christmas Day - service resumes the next scheduled day.
How do I get rid of furniture in Sunny Isles Beach?
Schedule one of your two yearly bulk pickups with the County (311). Bulk can go out only 24 hours before the confirmed time - never without confirmation.
How much is garbage service in Sunny Isles Beach?
$484/year for garbage plus $464/year for recycling, billed as non-ad-valorem assessments on the annual tax bill.
What goes in the blue cart in Sunny Isles Beach?
The Simple 5: paper, flattened cardboard, cans, cartons, bottles (plastic and glass, capped). Plastic bags, foam and pizza boxes stay out.
What are the cart placement fines in Sunny Isles Beach?
$100 first offense, $200 second, $250 third - carts out only after 5 p.m. the day before and out of sight by midnight of collection day.
Population 22,000 · Sources: www.sibfl.gov, www.sibfl.gov, 311.miamidade.gov · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.