Kendall West Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Kendall West, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management
Phone Number
305-468-5900Facility Address
111 NW 1st St, Miami, FL 33128
Collection Schedule
Garbage is collected twice a week; recycling is collected every other week by the county.
Bin Colors
Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Services are suspended on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Residents can schedule up to two bulky waste pickups each year (up to 25 cubic yards each).
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Because Kendall West is an unincorporated CDP, all solid waste and recycling are handled directly by Miami-Dade County via the 311 service center.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Miami-Dade County Garbage Cart Logistics
As a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Kendall West falls completely under the jurisdiction of the county’s Department of Solid Waste Management for all refuse collection. Residents receive twice-weekly garbage service using the standard green waste carts. Carts need to be placed at the edge of the property by 7:00 a.m. Ensure the container is positioned on the swale away from low-hanging tree branches and parked vehicles so the automated lifting system can operate safely.
Bi-Weekly Blue Bin Regulations
Blue recycling carts are collected on a bi-weekly schedule across Kendall West. The county accepts clean paper products, flattened cardboard boxes, aluminum beverage cans, and standard plastic bottles. It is imperative to keep the materials loose. Throwing plastic grocery bags, greasy pizza boxes, or styrofoam packaging into the blue cart constitutes contamination and may result in the county leaving the receptacle unemptied with a warning tag attached.
Maximizing Your Annual Bulky Waste Allotments
One of the primary benefits of the Miami-Dade solid waste program is the generous bulky waste allowance. Every household in Kendall West is entitled to two free bulk pickups per calendar year, each allowing up to 25 cubic yards of debris. You must schedule these appointments in advance through the 311 app or the county portal. This is the perfect solution for discarding old mattresses, damaged furniture, and large appliances.
Disposing of Landscaping and Yard Trimmings
Routine yard maintenance debris can be handled in a few ways. Small amounts of leaves and grass can be bagged and placed inside the green garbage cart. Larger brush and tree limbs can be scheduled as one of your annual bulky waste pickups. For immediate disposal, locals can drive their vegetative debris directly to the nearby Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center, provided they show a valid ID proving county residency.
What to Do If the Truck Misses Your House
If a route delay occurs or your home is accidentally bypassed, Kendall West residents have a tight window to report the oversight. You must notify the Department of Solid Waste Management within three business days of the missed collection. Submitting a request online or calling 311 will prompt dispatchers to route a recovery vehicle to your neighborhood as quickly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Kendall West?
A: Garbage is collected twice a week; recycling is collected every other week by the county.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Services are suspended on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.
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: Residents can schedule up to two bulky waste pickups each year (up to 25 cubic yards each).
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