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A neighborhood recycling center that locals use to keep bulky recyclables and yard clippings out of the landfill. People from Palmetto Bay and nearby corners of Miami-Dade drop off things they can’t fit in curbside bins, especially after storms or seasonal cleanups.
There’s a small entrance booth and a short drive-in area with large roll-off containers and covered bays for different materials. The scale is near the entrance - many Florida centers weigh vehicles, so expect to pause there and again on the way out. Yard waste is usually kept in its own section, and separate containers for metals, cardboard, and mixed recyclables are easy to spot. Weekends and post-hurricane days get busy, so lines and some wait time are common.
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Before You Go
- Load recyclables so they’re easy to toss - flattened cardboard and tied bundles of branches speed things up.
- Bring gloves and a tarp; the ground can be dusty and dumpsters sit low so lifting helps prevent messes.
- Plan to sort at the truck: put metals, glass, paper, and yard waste in separate piles before pulling up to the appropriate bin.
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