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Doral Trash & Recycling Schedule

Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Doral, Florida.

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Service Provider

Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management

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Phone Number

305-468-5900
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Facility Address

8831 NW 58th Street, Doral, FL 33178

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Collection Schedule

Residential waste is typically managed via Miami-Dade County, meaning twice-a-week garbage and bi-weekly recycling.

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Bin Colors

Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.

Guidelines & Rules

🎄 Holiday Delays

Schedules shift around Christmas Day and MLK Day as per Miami-Dade County guidelines.

🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup

Rules for bulky appointments require that piles not be placed at the curb more than three days prior to the scheduled date.

⚠️ Important Guidelines

The city requires private commercial haulers to obtain a franchise from the City of Doral Public Works Department.

Comprehensive Guide & Details

Miami-Dade's Collection Network in Doral

Because Doral is a rapidly expanding municipality within Miami-Dade County, residential waste is comprehensively managed by the county's Department of Solid Waste Management. Every single-family property is allocated a sturdy green rollout bin specifically for domestic refuse. These containers are serviced twice a week by the county's automated fleet. To guarantee that your trash is collected, you must position the green bin at the edge of the street by 7:00 a.m. on the mornings of your designated route. The mechanical lift arms require ample space to maneuver, so residents must leave a strict three-foot buffer zone around the bin, ensuring it is entirely clear of parked cars, mailboxes, and overhanging tree branches.

Contamination-Free Recycling Mandates

Doral heavily prioritizes environmental sustainability, requiring residents to participate in a bi-weekly, single-stream recycling program using a designated blue cart. Acceptable materials include clean corrugated cardboard, rigid plastic jugs, aluminum cans, and rinsed glass bottles. The county strictly forbids the use of plastic grocery bags in the recycling stream. You must never wrap your recyclables in flexible plastic film, as these materials stretch and intertwine with the heavy sorting machinery, causing massive operational delays. Any blue cart found containing styrofoam, hazardous waste, or bagged recyclables will be flagged with a non-compliance sticker and left at the curb by the route inspector.

Organizing Your Bulky Waste Allotment

Tackling a major interior renovation or garage cleanout is highly convenient for Doral homeowners thanks to the county's generous bulky waste allowance. Every residential account is entitled to two scheduled bulky waste pickups per calendar year, each allowing for up to 25 cubic yards of debris. You must proactively schedule this service by calling 311 or utilizing the county's mobile application before placing any items outside. This service accommodates discarded furniture, old mattresses, and large household appliances. When disposing of refrigerators or freezers, state safety statutes mandate the immediate removal of all locking doors to eliminate any risk of child entrapment.

Handling Vegetative Growth and Pruning

The vibrant tropical climate of South Florida necessitates frequent landscaping, which generates a considerable volume of vegetative waste. Organic debris is collected concurrently with your standard household garbage, provided it is prepared to strict county specifications. Grass clippings, pulled weeds, and small leaves must be securely tied inside heavy-duty plastic bags or packed into rigid personal trash cans. Thicker tree branches and heavy palm fronds must be chopped down to maximum lengths of four feet and tied tightly into bundles. To protect the sanitation workers who must manually hoist these organics, no single container or tied bundle can exceed a 50-pound weight limit.

Safeguarding Bins During Storms

Situated in a region highly susceptible to tropical cyclones, Doral residents must follow strict waste management protocols during severe weather events. If a hurricane or tropical storm warning is officially declared for Miami-Dade County, all curbside collection operations are instantly suspended. Property owners are legally required to retrieve all rolling carts, uncollected bulk piles, and loose yard clippings from the swale, securing them inside a garage or tying them down against the dwelling's exterior. This critical step prevents heavy debris from becoming dangerous airborne projectiles in gale-force winds. Regular collection routes resume only after emergency management officials declare the local roadways safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is trash collected in Doral?

A: Residential waste is typically managed via Miami-Dade County, meaning twice-a-week garbage and bi-weekly recycling.

Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?

A: Schedules shift around Christmas Day and MLK Day as per Miami-Dade County guidelines.

Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?

A: Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.

Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?

A: Rules for bulky appointments require that piles not be placed at the curb more than three days prior to the scheduled date.

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