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Solid Waste

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1. Does the City provide service for disabled residents?

Please call the City of Miramar, Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, to request special service if you, and all other occupants of the residence are disabled. For more information please call 954-883-6832.

2. What do I do with large or heavy items for disposal?

Solid waste too big, bulky, or heavy to fit into the trash cart is considered bulk trash and should be placed out for collection on your scheduled Bulk collection day.
Bulk Yard Waste Collection page

3. What do I do with appliances when they have been replaced?

Typically, the location you buy appliance items from offers free removal. If they do not; you can place white good materials such as stoves, washers, refrigerators, and other large appliances curbside for removal on your scheduled bulk-collection day.
Bulk Yard Waste Collection page

4. Where do I put my household recyclables?

Residents should use the blue recycling cart for recyclables collection.

5. When do I place my cart out for collection?

Collection carts should be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Carts should be at least 3-5 feet away from your utilities boxes, mail- box, trees, gas or water meters, fire hydrants, cars, sprinkler heads, or any other damageable property. If you have an extenuating circumstance and need help with determining the proper placement of your collection carts, please contact Waste Pro for assistance at 954-967-4200. Do not leave the cart on the street where it may be stolen or damaged.

6. What happens if I or we move, what do I do with the cart?

The carts belong to the City of Miramar, and shall remain at the residence.

7. How often do we receive collection services?

Household trash is collected twice per week on your scheduled collection days. Recycling is picked up once per week on your schedule collection day. Bulk items are removed once per month on your scheduled bulk collection day.

8. What do we do about parking on our scheduled collection days?

Please do your best to accommodate the service vehicles by parking in a manner that provides safe access to the collection carts. If a vehicle is blocking (preventing) the safe collection of your carts, then the driver will not provide collection services at that time and you will not receive collection service.

9. My cart has been stolen, damaged or destroyed, what do I do?

The collection carts are property of the City of Miramar and must not be modified, altered, or abused. If your cart has been damaged, the following applies: If the damage is your fault, you will be required to pay for a replacement. For example, any cart that is destroyed by hot ashes or coals shall be the responsibility of the customer, and it shall be replaced at the customer’s expense. Do not leave the cart on the street where it may be stolen or damaged.

Carts are under the care of the resident. However, should the collection crew damage a cart, they are required to repair and or replace it. 

If you have a damaged cart or need additional carts email customerservice@miramarfl.gov or call (954) 602.4357 (HELP) 

10. How do I get rid of household hazardous waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) such as paint, motor oil or computer monitors?

Do not place Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) or E-Waste (flammables, paint, poisons, motor oil, etc.) inside the cart.

The City of Miramar offers no-cost monthly drop-off events the first Saturday of each month at 17200 Pines Blvd. between 8am and 2pm.  

Please bring a driver’s license and proof of Miramar residency, remain in your vehicle and follow all COVID protocols. Visit  https://miramarfl.gov/hazardouswaste

Contact the City of Miramar, Customer Service Response Team (CSRT) at 954-602-4357, for proper disposal information.

11. Will I be paying more for waste pick up?

Yes. The monthly rate will increase from $18.75 per month, to $30.46 per month. This takes effectMay 1, 2022.

Why are the rates going up?

The rates have not changed for 11 years (since 2010). However, the costs for services and products like vehicles, equipment, parts, drivers, mechanics, labor, insurance, fuel and waste disposal have all increased significantly.  

Garbage, recycling, and bulk pick-up tonnage have all increased over the past several years. The new rate will help to offset the increased costs.    

12. Will Miramar still have recycling collections / should I continue to recycle?

Yes. Recycling remains the same. Blue recycle carts will be collected 1x per week on your regularly scheduled collection day.  Please ensure to Recycle Right Miramar, do not use plastic bags, and only place acceptable program items in your Blue recycle cart. 

Here are some tips to Recycle Right in Miramar 

• Here are some items you can recycle - plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, junk mail, file folders, newspapers, glass and milk containers, cereal boxes 
• When in doubt throw it out – do not recycle plastic bags, pizza boxes, styrofoam, aerosol cans, batteries, toys, tires, electronics, diapers, ceramics and anything that has food on it. 
• Remove bottle caps and place both separately in the recycle bin

Visit http://miramarfl.gov/recycle for more information.

13. Will my garbage pick up frequency change?

No- as before, garbage pick-up is twice a week on your designated collection day. Please have the carts out no later than 7 a.m., arrows on top of the lid pointing towards the street, 3 feet from any damageable property.  

14. How often will my Blue recycle cart be collected?

Recycle will be picked up once per week on your designated collection day. Please have the carts out no later than 7 a.m., arrows on top of the lid pointing towards the street, 3 feet from any damageable property.  Visit http://miramarfl.gov/recycle for more information.

15. When will I receive my new carts?

New cart delivery and old cart removal will occur in a phased/staggered approach.  Please continue to use your existing cart.  Your container will be swapped out during one of your regularly scheduled garbage or recycle collection days. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at customerservice@miramarfl.gov  or visit https://www.miramarfl.gov/wastepickup  or call our Customer Service Team at (954) 602-4357 with your name, address, and contact information. 

16. What if one trash cart is not enough?

Every residential property will be issued one 96-gallon wheeled garbage cart. You can request an additional trash cart(s), subject to an additional monthly fee(s). 

17. Should I leave my Green Trash or Blue Recycle carts out at the curb to be replaced?

New cart delivery and old cart removal will occur in a phased/staggered approach.  Please continue to use your existing cart.  Your container will be swapped out during one of your regularly scheduled garbage or recycle collection days. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at customerservice@miramarfl.gov  or visit https://www.miramarfl.gov/wastepickup  or call our Customer Service Team at (954) 602-4357 with your name, address, and contact information. 

18. Where do I place my cart on collection days?

All carts must be accessible and placed away from mailboxes, vehicles and trees for collection by 7 a.m. on the day of collection 

19. Can I place bags or other items next to my cart for collection?

No. Materials placed next to carts will not be collected.

20. Will the same method of trash and recycle collection continue?

Yes. Residents will continue to receive automated services. Collection trucks are equipped with a lifting mechanism on the side that will lift and empty the cart and will return the cart to the ground. The process takes a few seconds and can be performed without the driver leaving the truck.

For successful and efficient pickup to occur, the cart must be placed curbside, arrows pointing towards the street, within two feet of the street and at least three feet from trees, cars, mailboxes, or poles, etc.

21. What can be placed in my green garbage cart?

Trash generated in the home should be bagged and tied closed before placing in the cart. Bags keep your cart cleaner and minimize odors. Please do not place hot coals or ashes, dirt or rocks, large bulk items, medical waste (sharps, syringes or prescription medications), hazardous waste or recyclable items in the garbage cart. Do not overfill the carts. The lids should remain closed to assure proper collection, help prevent windblown litter, and help to control odor and varmints. A good practice is to periodically rinse out your cart.

22. Are there any tips on how to pack my green garbage cart?

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your garbage cart gets emptied:

• Bag and tie garbage before placing it in the cart.
• Do not pack/push down bags in your cart so tightly that it will not empty. 
• Trash placed alongside the carts or in non-city issued containers will not be collected. 
• The arrows located on the lid should face the street 
• The lid must be closed so nothing spills out during the collection process. 
• DO NOT place anything on top of the lid, the driver will not empty the cart. 
• All carts must be safely accessible and placed for collection by 7 a.m. on the day of collection. 
• Inaccessible or carts placed alongside damageable property will not be emptied. 

23. Who replaces damaged or stolen carts?

Carts are under the care of the resident. However, should the collection crew damage a cart, they are required to repair and or replace it. 

If you have a damaged cart or need additional carts, email customerservice@miramarfl.gov or call (954) 602.4357 (HELP) 

24. Will there be Bulk Collection Changes?

No. Unlimited bulk pick will continue to be collected once per month from 7am-7pm on your designated collection day. 

Some Bulk Zones collection routes and days will change to create a more evenly distributed and manageable collection zone(s). 

For more information, please visit miramarfl.gov/solidwaste or call (954) 602-4357 (HELP) for more information on Bulk pickup changes, collection maps and guidelines. 

25. How do I dispose of Bulk items?

Bulk pickup occurs once per month, anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on your designated collection day.  The day of your bulk collection depends on your respective area which can be located through our Bulk collection map at: https://www.miramarfl.gov/bulk

Bulk Waste Requirements: 

• Bulk must be a result of normal household activity.
• Bulk piles should be neatly placed in a location that allows safe collection - away from cars, mailboxes, trees, and overhead wires. 
• Contractor Generated Waste will not be collected
• Hazardous Waste will not be collected
• Tree limbs and trunks, piles of leaves or other loose materia should not exceed 6 feet' in length or weigh more than 50 pounds.    
• For safety reasons, mirrors, glass, glass tabletops, windowpanes, and plate glass items must be safely placed in a rigid container and taped for safe collection. 

Do not place Bulk items out for collection more than 72 hours before your designated collection day.  Additionally, please follow your homeowners' association regulations as well. 

For more information about bulk collections rules and schedules, please click here: https://www.miramarfl.gov/bulk or call our Customer Service Line at (954) 602.4357 (HELP) .

26. How do Condo/Multi-family properties receive Bulk Collection?

Each multi-family property who utilizes a common dumpster or compactor for collection of trash, must make arrangements with Waste Pro for collection of Bulk Waste. 

27. How do I pay for my waste collection service?

Invoicing for the residential sanitation service is included with your monthly water/utility bill. 

28. Who can I contact for more information related to solid waste?

For more information, please call our Customer Service Line at (954) 602-4357 (HELP) or Waste Pro at (954) 967.4200.