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South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center
You will find South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center in Miami, FL. It is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Miami-Dade County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires and appliances. We list 57 other drop-off sites in Miami-Dade County.
| Address | 20800 SW 117 Court, Miami, FL 33177 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Miami-Dade County, FL |
| Phone | (305) 468-5900 |
| Website | miamidade.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pm Closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day. Phone is the county 311/Solid Waste line. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Valid Florida driver's license or ID showing a property address in the service area (scanned and matched to county customer database); otherwise submit the TRC Access Form |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Appliances, motor oil |
| Not accepted | food waste, garbage (kitchen waste) |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: miamidade.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Miami-Dade County
- Residents in unincorporated Miami-Dade and listed municipalities use the 13 Trash and Recycling Centers at no charge (covered by the annual waste fee) with a Florida ID showing the property address; C&D limited to 3 cubic yards per day. Source
- Bulky waste pickup can be scheduled online or via 311 as an alternative to hauling oversize loads. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Miami-Dade County
All 58 drop-off sites in Miami-Dade County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center?
20800 SW 117 Court, Miami, FL 33177. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center?
South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires and appliances. Not accepted: food waste and garbage (kitchen waste).
Can non-residents use South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid Florida driver's license or ID showing a property address in the service area (scanned and matched to county customer database); otherwise submit the TRC Access Form.
Is South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center open?
Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day. Phone is the county 311/Solid Waste line..
What other convenience centers are near South Miami Heights Trash and Recycling Center?
West Perrine Trash and Recycling Center in Miami (2.5 mi), Richmond Heights Trash and Recycling Center in Miami (3.4 mi) and Eureka Drive Trash and Recycling Center in Palmetto Bay (3.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Miami?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Moody Drive Trash and Recycling Center, about 4.7 miles away.
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