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Garbage, Bulk Trash, Recycling FAQs

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1. What are my waste pick-up days?

To find your waste pick-up days, view the garbage routes and schedules (PDF)

2. What is acceptable household garbage?

Solid household waste consists of many items or products we use each day and throw away, like product packaging, food scraps, bottles, paper, batteries, and more. Liquid household waste includes kitchen cleaners, floor cleaning products, liquid laundry soap and detergent, cooking grease, and personal care products. Garbage must be bagged and consists of all normal household waste. Contents must fall freely from the container when dumped.

3. What is unacceptable garbage?

Yard clippings, dirt or sod, rocks, concrete, toxic materials, highly flammable materials, and construction, and remodeling debris will not be accepted.

4. Will I have residential/ commercial waste pick-up on a holiday?

There is no collection on Thanksgiving and Christmas. If either holiday falls on your collection day, your waste/recycling will be picked up during your next scheduled collection day.

5. When do I place my 96-gallon container out for collection?

Be sure to have your cart at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

6. Where do I place my waste container for collection?

The preferred location for your 96-gallon container for collection is to make sure the container handle faces your house and the container is positioned at the edge of the paved traffic lane at least five feet from obstructions such as fences, lamp posts, mailboxes, or vehicles. Do not block pedestrian access.

7. What if I have alley waste collection?

Your 96-gallon alley container must be placed behind your property in the alley with the handle facing your house. The container must be placed in the alley on your pick-up day by 7:00 a.m. 

8. If my 96-gallon waste container is missing, can I get another one?

Yes. First, report it missing to the North Miami Beach Police Department by calling 305-949-5500 and obtain a case number. Then, contact Coastal Waste & Recycling at (305) 384-7649, provide your police case number, and request a new waste container. A replacement will be provided at no additional fee. 

9. Will my waste and recycling pick-up days stay the same?

Your garbage schedule will remain the same. Recycling will be collected every other week. Please reference the recycle calendar to determine your collection week. Recycling will be collected on Wednesdays. 

10. Who can I call if I have questions about service?

For any sanitation service questions, contact Coastal Waste & Recycling Customer Service at (305) 384-7649 or email nmb@coastalwasteinc.com.

11. Will I receive a discount for reduced recycling service?

Recycling costs for North Miami Beach residents were previously absorbed by the City. Residents essentially received this weekly service free of cost. Therefore, there are no costs to discount.

12. Is there an interactive map I can use to find my Bulk Trash Pick-up Day?

Yes, you may access the bulk trash pick-up schedule interactive map here 

Pro Tip: Zoom in to see what zone you are in or type in your address. Either way, you'll know your day!  

13. How do I take care of my garbage container?

The City provides each resident with a 96-gallon container. Homeowners are responsible for normal care, cleaning, and lost or stolen containers. To help reduce odor and maintain the containers cleanliness, you should bag all waste.

14. What happens to my waste container if I move?

The 96-gallon waste container and 65-gallon recycling container are assigned to the property address. Should you change residences, call NMB Customer Service at (305) 948-2960 for further instructions before moving.  

15. Before a hurricane or storm emergency, is there anything I can do to secure my waste and recycling containers? How about my bulk trash?

Bring in objects that may be blown away, such as waste and recycling bins, lawn furniture, and plants. Anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. Garbage and/or recycling bins may be tied down to prevent them from blowing away. Do not place out any bulk trash items for removal before a storm. Make sure to secure any loose items that may become airborne during a storm.

16. What is acceptable bulk trash?

Acceptable trash includes furniture, boxes, general household debris, yard clippings, leaves, trees and shrubs (cut in lengths no longer than 5 feet).

17. What is unacceptable bulk trash?

Unacceptable bulk trash includes tires, dirt or sod, concrete, toxic materials, highly flammable materials, construction, and remodeling debris as well as vehicles, motorcycles, boats, trailers, motors, and household appliances.

18. How should I stack my bulk trash?

Please stack neatly in the swale in front of your property (if you have alley pick-up, stack it neatly next to the alley on your property so the truck can pass). Do not stack trash on the sidewalk or on top of water meter boxes and keep it away from fences. The City is not responsible for damaged fences due to improper stacking. Current ordinances require that yard waste be placed in a pile separate from the trash and away from the waste bin. Yard clippings and leaves must be bagged.

19. Where do I place my bulk trash if I have an alley collection?

If you have alley collection, please stack trash behind your own property in the alley. Do not obstruct the alley or the garbage container with the trash and avoid making the pile too long (no more than 5 feet). Avoid placing the trash against the fence. The City is not responsible for damage done to your property if the trash is stacked too close. Alley bulk trash is picked-up once every month.

20. I just purchased my first home or I’m new to the area. How does trash pick-up service work in the City of North Miami Beach?

North Miami Beach trash pickup service varies by neighborhood. Some residents within the City limits receive weekly waste and bi-weekly recycling collection services by Coastal Waste & Recycling, the City’s vendor. 

21. Since I’m a commercial customer, am I allowed to reduce my service to lower my billing?

All commercial customers must maintain a basic level of service. If you have services levels beyond the basic, you can work with Coastal Waste & Recycling at (305) 384-7649 to assess your service needs.

22. My new garbage bin looks smaller than my previous bin.

The new bins are slightly different in appearance, but they offer the same amount of space as the old vendor’s bins—96 gallons.

23. How do I get rid of old appliances?

Appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, air conditioners, water heaters, etc., are prohibited in the landfill and will only be picked up by special request.  For this type of special request, contact Coastal Waste & Recycling at (305) 384-7649 to arrange and schedule a pick-up. Please note there will be an additional fee for this service.

24. As of today, I have two garbage bins from Waste Management. May I keep both?

As Coastal Waste & Recycling distributes new bins, all residential properties will receive one waste and one recycling bin. If you don’t think it will be enough for your items and you need additional bin space, please call Coastal Waste and Recycling at (305) 384-7649 or submit a request here  and make those arrangements for an additional fee.

25. Where do I place my bulk trash if I have a street or alleyway collection?

If you have a street collection, please place your bulk trash in the swale in front of your property.  If you have an alleyway collection, please place your bulk trash next to the alley on your property.  For additional questions regarding bulk trash please contact Coastal Waste & Recycling at (305) 384-7649 or email nmb@coastalwasteinc.com .

26. Are there any additional fees for bulk trash?

Only 20 cubic yard is permitted to be picked up at an individual resident at once.  20 cubic yards is defined and measured at approximately 14 feet long, 8 feet wide and 5 feet high. A Special Bulk Trash Pick up charge will be assessed for additional yards over the twenty yards allotted.  Please call Coastal Waste & Recycling at 305-384-7649 for information or to schedule the service.

27. What if my bulk trash day falls on a holiday? Will my bulk trash be picked up?

No collections will be done on Christmas or Thanksgiving.  Collection will resume on the next service day.

28. Where can I drop off trash in North Miami Beach?

North Miami Beach does not have trash drop off locations.  However, trash, i.e., bulk items, can be disposed of at the Landfill located at 21500 NW 47^th Avenue Miami, FL 33055. Open seven (7) days a week 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

29. Does the City Recycle?

Yes, the City offers residential curbside and commercial recycling.

Recycling will be collected every other week on Wednesdays.  For recycling questions, contact Coastal Waste & Recycling Customer Service at (305) 384-7649 or email nmb@coastalwasteinc.com.

30. Where can I drop off recycling in North Miami Beach?

Recycling is becoming an intentional practice for more and more homeowners, businesses, and communities.  In North Miami Beach, there are two recycling drop off locations. One is located on 20th Avenue behind City Hall (17011 NE 19^th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33162) and the second location is near Miami-Dade County Eastern Shores Rescue Station 78.

31. What can you recycle in North Miami Beach?

Recycling in North Miami Beach includes plastic bottles, cans, paper, cartons, and cardboard.  Items that are not recyclable include plastic bags, pizza boxes, and batteries. The key to recycling the right way is ensuring your items are clean and dry.  Keeping contaminants like food and liquid out of your recycling helps ensure that everything in your bin finds a second life.

32. Where can I recycle batteries and electronics in North Miami Beach?

There is no electronics recycling location within North Miami Beach. However, Miami-Dade County offers home chemical collection centers that allow residential customers to dispose of items that can otherwise potentially harm the environment, i.e., oil-based paints, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, electronic items (including computer monitors, televisions, personal computers, keyboards, hard drives, and printers), VCRs, audio and video equipment, communication equipment (like cellular telephones and hand-held radios), etc. Certain home chemical products are also available free of charge. For additional information, please visit  Home Chemical Collection Centers (miamidade.gov). Home Chemical Collection Centers are not for business or commercial use. Businesses must utilize a private company for this type of service.

33. How do I report a missed pickup?

Please contact Coastal Waste & Recycling Customer Service at (305) 384-7649 or complete this form.

You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your request.

34. What happens to the debris generated by a professional landscaper / gardener?

Professional landscapers / gardeners are required to haul any debris generated by their jobs. If they do not, the homeowner/resident is responsible for removing the debris. Questions regarding trees or tree removal should be directed to the Public Works Department at 305-948-2904.

35. What do I do with dead animals?

Dead animals are picked-up only on City property and must be arranged through the Public Works Department by calling 305-948-2904 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.