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Follow the day.
Follow the right route.
South Miami’s civic life centers on Sunset Drive, with several City departments based at the Sylva Martin Building. City solid-waste crews and County recycling run on different calendars. This guide keeps the weekly routes, permit counter and proper disposal rules together.
City Hall6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143 · 305-663-6330 · weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Building Division counter8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sylva Martin Building · 6130 Sunset Drive · 305-663-6355.
Public Works & Engineering305-403-2063
4795 SW 75th Avenue · trash operations, engineering and public works issues.
Permit counter closes before City Hall does.
South Miami City Hall is open weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The Building Division permit counter is open 8 a.m.–3 p.m. If you need a next-day inspection, call before 3:45 p.m. and have your permit number ready.
A South Miami task map
Two public agencies, separate pickup streams
Keep city garbage and yard debris separate from Miami-Dade’s Wednesday recycling collection.
Twice-weekly household pickup
Use the City’s service route and collection-day map. Public Works manages garbage and trash operations; collection days vary across the city.
Find your garbage day ↗Weekly route, size limits apply
The Solid Waste Division provides weekly scheduled bulk service up to one-half truckload (12.5 cubic yards) without charge. Keep piles in front of your residence and clear of drains, meters and obstructions.
Accepted items & placement rules ↗Wednesday County service
Miami-Dade County recycling is collected on Wednesdays. The County supplies and replaces damaged recycling containers; contact 311 for cart issues.
Recycling guidance ↗Appliances & white goods
Washers, dryers, refrigerators and other large appliances may have special handling. The City asks residents to contact Public Works at 305-663-6350 before placing white goods out.
Construction debris & chemicals
Construction/remodel debris, tires, vehicle parts, paint and hazardous items are not regular City curbside pickup. Use Miami-Dade’s disposal facilities and household chemical collection guidance.
Keep bulk piles on your own frontage. Don’t share piles, cover drains or place items beside water-meter boxes. Construction debris remains the property owner or contractor’s disposal responsibility.
City departments
Beyond the curb
Contact the office that owns the service for faster answers.
Apply, inspect, complete
The Building Department administers Florida Building Code plan review, permits, inspections and completion certification.
Permit requirements ↗Street and drainage issues
Public Works & Engineering handles the city’s infrastructure, operations and capital improvements.
Department directory ↗Commission & public records
Five elected members set policy, adopt the budget and oversee local growth and land use; contact the City Clerk for public records.
Mayor & Commission ↗