Dade County Recycling Center

Dade County Recycling Center at 974 Sunset Dr in Trenton is the local drop-off for household recyclables and those one-off garage cleanouts. Most county recycling centers handle paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metal, and some run occasional electronics or tire collection events. Neighbors swing by here when it’s time to get rid of bulk recyclables rather than stuffing them in the curb bin.

Pull onto Sunset Drive and notice a small entrance area with a booth and a scale-pausing before driving into the yard is common. Bins and containers are grouped together, with larger items usually unloaded in a separate section; the layout feels industrial with concrete pads and room for trucks. Traffic can back up on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so expect a line then. Signs and painted lanes help point the way, but having materials sorted before getting out of the vehicle makes the visit quicker.