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Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center
Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Miami-Dade County, FL, listed under Miami. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Miami-Dade County has 58 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 140 NW 160th Street, Miami, FL 33169 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 | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, 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
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- 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 & brushTires
- 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 & 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 & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Raider Environmental Service Hazardous waste drop-off
- 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 Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center?
140 NW 160th Street, Miami, FL 33169. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center?
Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Not accepted: food waste and garbage (kitchen waste).
Can non-residents use Golden Glades 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 Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Golden Glades 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 Golden Glades Trash and Recycling Center?
Norwood Trash and Recycling Center in Miami Gardens (2.5 mi), North Dade Trash and Recycling Center in Miami (5 mi) and West Little River Trash and Recycling Center in Miami (5.4 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Miami?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Raider Environmental Service, about 4.3 miles away.
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