2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Dates
Saturday April 24, 2021: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (City Hall Parking: 405 Biltmore Way)
Saturday November 6, 2021: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (City Hall Parking: 405 Biltmore Way)
Please note: Times and dates are subject to change
Recycle Your Old Electronics and Large Cardboard boxes, Dispose of your Household Hazardous Waste and Shred Your Sensitive Documents
April 24th Coral Gables HHW Event Flyer [PDF]
Coral Gables Household Hazardous Waste Event Site Map [PDF]
During the City's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection 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, and shred any sensitive documents safely and securely onsite. 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 boxes 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. 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 collection events over the last 6 years, the city has been able to collect and divert over 260,000 pounds of electronic waste, household hazardous waste and paper from entering the landfills. The HHW 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 (unbroken CFL light bulbs, paint cans, pesticides, 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
Coral Gables Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Made a Splash
Through rain and sunshine, the Nov. 14 Household Hazardous Waste event was a huge success! Thank you to the over 600 cars and 1,200 attendees who drove through the event and safely disposed of old electronics, household hazardous waste, and shredding of sensitive documents. As a result of the events over the last five years, the City has diverted over 217,000 pounds of electronic and hazardous waste along with over 41,000 pounds of paper from entering the landfill or potentially the environment. We look forward to seeing everyone at our 2021 HHW Collection event dates in April and November.
In addition to the community electronic recycling events, the City's IT Department has recycled over 28,500 pounds of electronic waste since 2016.
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.