Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management is spotlighting its holiday recycling options in a new episode of the county’s podcast. Host Frank Calderon speaks with Robert Vargas, division chief of the Public Information and Outreach Division, about what residents should expect this season.
The biggest change is a request-based Christmas tree pickup, which residents must sign up for rather than setting trees out on a regular schedule. The conversation also covers free drop-off options for used oil and household chemicals, along with the ChemAgain real-time dashboard that tracks those services.
Vargas also previews a swap-and-shred event in Kendall, along with home chemical mobile events. The episode includes Thanksgiving recycling do’s and don’ts and holiday collection schedules for garbage and recycling.
The discussion touches on the county’s zero waste master plan, which is looking at ways to divert more trash from landfills. Vargas also addresses “wishful recycling,” the habit of tossing in items that cannot actually be recycled, which can contaminate loads that are otherwise recyclable.
Residents who want the full details can find the episode on the Miami Community Newspapers website and at cnewstv.com.
