2022 Recycling Drive-Thru Event Tentative Dates
Saturday, October 22: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (City Hall Parking: 405 Biltmore Way)
Please note: Times and dates are subject to change
Drop Off Your Old 14-gallon Recycling Bins, Recycle Your Old Electronics and Large Cardboard boxes, Dispose of your Household Hazardous Waste, Shred Your Sensitive Documents, and Donate your "Lightly/Gently Used" Clothing
Recycling Dive-Thru Event Site Map [PDF]
During the City's bi-annual Recycling Drive-Thru Events, please stop by the City Hall Parking Lot at 405 Biltmore Way from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to recycle your old electronics, dispose of household hazardous waste in an environmentally friendly manner, shred any sensitive documents safely and securely onsite, donate your gently used clothing, and to drop off your old 14-gallon City issued red recycling bins (if you would not like to use them any longer). Any electronic item that has a plug or takes batteries is eligible to be recycled. Coral Gables residents can drop off their household hazardous waste (ex: paint cans, pool chemicals, compact fluorescent light bulbs, cleaners, oils, batteries, and household pesticides). Items such as medical waste, ammunition and tires WILL NOT be accepted at this event. Please note that due to the expected volume, attendees are limited to shredding up to 5 standard sized office boxes (15"X12"X10") per vehicle. This is to allow all participants an opportunity to shred their sensitive documents. Residents are also encouraged to bring any large boxes or pieces of cardboard to the event and the City will ensure they get recycled properly. In addition, you can drop off your "lightly/gently used" clothing (men's, women's and children's) which will be donated to Camillus House. The process is quick and easy. All you have to do is pull up in your vehicle and staff will be on hand to help unload your items. Please be prepared to show proof of Coral Gables residency. As a result of the 13 collection events over the last 6 years, the city has collected and diverted 328,743 pounds of electronic and household hazardous waste, clothing, and sensitive documents from entering the landfills. The Recycling Drive-Thru collection events are organized through Keep Coral Gables Beautiful and in partnership with the Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board and the City of Coral Gables Police and Public Works Departments. For more information on the event please call 305-460-5008.
Please note: Items will not be accepted before 9 a.m. or after 12 p.m. the day of the event.
Just a few reminders for the event:
Common unacceptable materials may include:
Do You Have Items that You Need to Dispose in Between the Hazardous Waste Collection Events in April and November?
For household hazardous waste items (electronics, unbroken CFL light bulbs, paint cans, pesticides, propane tanks, pool chemicals, etc.) residents are encouraged to take items to the Miami-Dade County Home Chemical Collection Centers at the following addresses:
The hours of operations for both locations are Wednesday-Sunday from 9am-5pm.
Please note: The City recommends calling before going to ensure the collection centers are open and are currently collecting hazardous waste. The main number to the Miami-Dade Solid Waste Department is 305-514-6666
For more information on upcoming events or to read about the City’s sustainability efforts, please visit www.coralgables.com/sustainability or call 305-460-5008.