A connected city with its own free trolley network. The cleanest way to get help is to know which job belongs to City Hall and which belongs to Miami-Dade County.
A city-operated connection to neighborhood destinations, FIU and major shopping. Check the posted tracker and schedule before setting out.
The trolley runs roughly every 90 minutes. Stops include the Sweetwater Municipal Complex, FIU, International Mall and Dolphin Mall. The route begins at Maintenance & Transit, 1701 NW 110th Avenue.
Open detailed stops & live tracker ↗Arrival times follow the route schedule; verify current notices and live tracking before relying on a connection.
Sweetwater’s online guides separate County-operated utilities and waste from City-maintained drainage, local streets and permits.
County Water and Sewer maintains the water and sanitary sewer system. Call 305-665-7477 for account and service issues. City engineering may still require a right-of-way permit for new connections.
City stormwater FAQ ↗Green-cart garbage is collected twice weekly on assigned routes; Sweetwater lists Tuesday and Friday. Blue-cart recycling is every other Wednesday. Place carts out by 7 a.m. Use 311 for a missed pickup or cart.
Collection, bulky waste & recycling ↗The City maintains public roads and sidewalks under its jurisdiction and operates public stormwater infrastructure. For a damaged city sidewalk or drainage concern, call Engineering at 305-455-6585.
Engineering Division ↗Weekly bulky sweeps have ended. Each household may schedule two pickups per calendar year, up to 25 cubic yards each. Schedule before putting material at the curb by calling 311 or using County Solid Waste online.
County bulky pickup rules ↗For building and zoning permit or inspection status, start with the City department. Sweetwater lists 305-485-4526 for building and zoning questions. Public Works permit submissions use a different Engineering route.
Building & Zoning ↗City Hall is at 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174. The main city contact number is 305-221-0411. Department hours may differ; confirm the specific counter before visiting.
Contact and staff directory ↗