What is trash?
Yard debris and small household items, such as furniture.
Where to place?
Yard debris and items are collected from the swale/trash pit in front of the property
- Yard debris can be placed out before collection day
- Household items and plastic bags (with organic matter) can only be placed after 6 p.m. the night before collection day
- Trash pits cannot be located within five feet of trees or on top of drains, water meters, or other utilities
Items not accepted
- No construction material
- No paints
- No hazardous materials such as pesticides, paint, and household chemicals
- Cardboard cannot be placed in a trash pit and can result in a violation of up to $500
Multi-family residence
The collection, disposal, and recycling of trash for multi-family and commercial properties, including duplexes, is serviced by Waste Management of Dade County. You can contact Waste Management at 786-450-5699 or email dadesupport@wm.com for information regarding services for apartments, condominiums, duplexes, and commercial properties.
Additional information
Call 305-460-5000, email PWsolidwaste@coralgables.com, or create a service request.
Up to 1 cubic yard of trash (approximately 3 feet by 3 feet or the size of a standard washer or dryer). Excess trash is billed at $15 per cubic yard.
Note there is a $50 fee per item for furniture and appliance collection.
Furniture and Bulk Items
Furniture items such as couches, bed frames, tables, mattresses, box springs, and similar items may be placed outside after 6 p.m. the evening before your regular scheduled trash collection day.
Appliances
Appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dryers, washing machines, wine coolers, BBQ grills (propane tank must be removed), and similar items must be scheduled in advance for collection.
Please contact the Solid Waste Division at 305-460-5000 or email pwsolidwaste@coralgables.com to schedule a collection.
To submit an online service request, visit coralgables.com/request-service.
Trash Pit Filling
The city can fill your trash pit to ground level. Once filled, you may continue using the trash pit for regular trash collection.
Trash Pit Decommissioning
Requests for trash pit decommissioning must be submitted by the property owner.
The city will decommission the property's trash pit as a one-time accommodation. This includes filling the pit and installing sod over the area.
Once the trash pit has been decommissioned, it can no longer be used for trash collection. The property owner will be responsible for maintaining the swale area in accordance with city code requirements.
To proceed with decommissioning your trash pit, please provide written confirmation that you understand and agree to these terms and authorize the city to complete the work.
Please help keep the community clean and report illegal dumping. Call the police non-emergency line at 305-442-1600 or send an email to CodeEnforcement@coralgables.com.
The City of Coral Gables launched a new Community Composting Program to help residents reduce food waste and support a healthier environment. Through this free drop-off program located at the Coral Gables Library, residents can divert organic waste from landfills and help create nutrient-rich compost. The program provides educational signage and compostable bags to encourage proper composting practices. By participating, residents can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health, and support a more sustainable community.
Learn more about the Community Compost Program Here
