The Crossings Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of The Crossings, 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 The Crossings is an unincorporated CDP, all solid waste and recycling are handled directly by Miami-Dade County via the 311 service center.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Residential Waste Collection Protocols in The Crossings
Miami-Dade County oversees the solid waste collection for residents living in The Crossings. Every single-family home is provided with a designated green roll cart for household garbage. Collection occurs twice a week, and it is mandatory to place all your daily trash inside durable garbage bags before throwing it into the cart. If you have just moved into a newly constructed house, you can request your initial cart by contacting the county at 311 once you occupy the premises. Until your container is delivered, you may leave bags at the curb, provided each bag weighs less than 50 pounds.
Cart Placement and Curbside Rules
Preparing your carts for pickup day requires following specific placement regulations. Green and blue carts must be wheeled out to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your assigned service days. Ensure the wheels are facing your property and the lid is completely closed. The automated collection trucks require at least three feet of clearance between the cart and the street, and a minimum of five feet of space away from obstacles such as parked cars, mailboxes, or utility poles. Carts with overflowing trash or items placed on top will not be serviced.
Recycling Practices for The Crossings Households
Proper sorting is the backbone of the local recycling initiative. Your blue recycling cart is strictly for clean and dry items, such as flattened corrugated cardboard, paper products, metal cans, and narrow-neck plastic bottles. Miami-Dade County enforces a strict no plastic bags rule; therefore, all recyclables must remain loose inside the cart. Items like garden hoses, clothing, greasy pizza boxes, and hazardous household chemicals will contaminate the truckload and should never be tossed into your blue bin.
Handling Bulky Waste and Missed Pickups
Dealing with oversized items that do not fit in your standard green cart is straightforward. The Crossings residents can utilize the bulky waste pickup service to dispose of large appliances, old mattresses, or bundled yard trimmings. Alternatively, you can transport these heavy materials to one of the 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers located throughout the county. If your regular trash cart was placed correctly but skipped during the route, you must submit a missed pickup report online or by dialing 311 promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in The Crossings?
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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