Solid Waste & Recycling – Bal Harbour Village
Bal Harbour Village provides solid waste, bulk waste, and recycling collection services for all residential units according to scheduled routes. Services are maintained rain or shine, including holidays.
Solid Waste (Garbage) Collection
Collection Schedule: 8AM
- Residential Gated Community: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- West Side Collins Avenue: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Ocean Front & Commercial: Daily (7 days per week)
Service Details:
- Households receive one (1) 96-gallon grey waste carts
- All waste must fit inside the cart with the lid closed
Accepted Items
- Kitchen and table food waste
- Dead animals, vegetation and other organic waste
Not Permitted
- Recyclables, bulk waste, contractor-generated waste, hazardous materials
Tips for Residents
- Bag household garbage and rinse/clean carts as needed
- Do not stack items beside or on top of the cart
- Do not dispose rocks, dirt, construction debris, free-flowing liquids, flammables, propane tanks, auto batteries
- Leave carts behind when moving
Residential Cooking Oil
Proper disposal protects pipes, waterways, and wildlife. Steps:
- Cool oil completely
- Reuse if possible
- Recycle via stores or local restaurants with grease bins
- Compost small amounts
- Small amounts may be poured into a sealed container and placed in grey cart
Commercial businesses must follow permitting and regulatory requirements.
Lost or Damaged Cart
- Stolen cart: Contact Bal Harbour Police (non-emergency) 866.5000 for a case number
- Replacement is free with case number.
- Then contact Public Works & Beautification – publicworks@balharbourfl.gov
Recycling Collection
Collection Schedule:
Single-Stream Recycling: Place all recyclables in blue carts
- Residential Gated Community: Tuesday, Thursday
- West Side Collins Avenue: Tuesday, Thursday
- Ocean Front & Commercial: Tuesday, Thursday
Accepted Items: Paper, cardboard, cans, cartons, bottles (clean & empty)
Not Accepted: Plastic bags, pizza boxes, soiled paper/cardboard, batteries, electronics, hazardous materials, textiles, certain plastics & glass
Recycling Tips
- All recyclables must fit inside the cart with the lid closed
- Do not use plastic bags
- Leave cart behind when moving
Bulk Waste Collection
Collection Schedule:
Residential Gated Community: Thursday- Curbside
West Side Collins Avenue & Ocean Front/Commercial: Thursday- Must schedule
- Permitted Items: White goods, furniture (minor home repair debris), palm fronds (<6″ diameter)
- Not Permitted: Contractor/service-generated debris, recyclables, glass, concrete, hazardous materials
- Must call or email by 3:30pm Wednesday to schedule for Thursday pickup
Report Missed Collection
If your service is missed, contact:
- 305.993.7367 / 305.993.7368
- publicworks@balharbourfl.gov
Starting Waste Service
New residents’ waste service is arranged when opening a new water account: water@balharbourfl.gov
Hazardous Waste
Certain products (paints, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals) are hazardous and cannot go in trash or recycling.
Learn More – Home Chemical Disposal
Common Hazardous Waste
Automotive, household, lawn & garden, and home improvement chemicals (see full list above).
Disposal Locations
Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers:
- West Dade: 8831 NW 58 Street
- South Dade: 23707 SW 97 Avenue Gate-B
- Hours: Wed–Sun, 9 m.–5 p.m.
- Phone: 305.594.1500
Proper Delivery Tips:
- Pack containers upright, tighten lids, label contents, absorb leaks with newspaper