Snapper Creek Trash & Recycling Center

Snapper Creek Trash & Recycling Center is the local recycling drop-off in southwest Miami that people bring household recyclables and yard debris to. Neighbors from nearby neighborhoods use it for everything from curbside overflow to larger cleanups after storms.

The site feels like a working yard with big roll-off bins and separate piles for yard waste - things are arranged by material so trucks can pick up quickly. There’s an entrance booth and a scale area for vehicles, so plan on pulling through and possibly stopping twice if the site is busy. Weekends and the weeks after a hurricane get crowded, and there’s usually a steady stream of pickup trucks and small trailers around the property. The recycling center focuses on diverting materials from the landfill and often runs programs for common recyclables and for yard waste during peak seasons.