Naranja Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Naranja, 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 Naranja is an unincorporated CDP, it relies entirely on county services managed via 311.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
South Dade Curbside Protocols
As a distinct community within unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Naranja follows the overarching Department of Solid Waste Management schedules. Your standard household waste is collected twice weekly using the county's signature green rollaway carts. Placement timing is crucial; bins must be wheeled to the swale before 7:00 a.m. on your assigned route days. Position the receptacle so the lid hinges point directly toward your home, maintaining a minimum three-foot clearance from mailboxes, trees, and parked cars so the automated truck arm can safely grasp the container.
The Blue Cart Recycling Cadence
The countywide single-stream recycling initiative operates on a staggered, bi-weekly loop. Naranja citizens are tasked with filling their blue carts with only acceptable items, which explicitly includes dry paper, flattened cardboard boxes, and empty beverage containers. Unacceptable materials such as Styrofoam, clothing, and thin plastic grocery bags will severely contaminate the truckload. Violators who frequently toss garbage into the blue cart risk receiving a non-compliance tag, having their bin left unserviced, and potentially losing their curbside recycling privileges.
Taking Advantage of Bulky Waste Benefits
Miami-Dade offers a stellar bulky waste program that Naranja locals can easily utilize. Each residential property is allocated two free bulk pickups per calendar year, featuring a generous cap of twenty-five cubic yards per request. Whether you need to dump old furniture, a busted water heater, or massive palm fronds, you simply log a ticket through the 311 Direct app to reserve your slot. You are strictly forbidden from placing these massive piles on the curb until your appointment has been officially confirmed by the dispatcher.
Drop-Off Hubs and Hazardous Disposals
For urgent disposal needs that cannot wait for a scheduled pickup, the South Dade Trash and Recycling Center serves as a highly convenient local hub. This secured facility accepts clean yard clippings and standard household clutter from county residents. Keep in mind that highly volatile substances like old boat paint, motor oil, and pesticides are strictly prohibited from both curbside carts and neighborhood drop-offs. These dangerous chemicals must be driven to a dedicated Home Chemical Collection event to safeguard the local ecosystem and sanitation workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Naranja?
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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