SWEETWATER & MIAMI LAKES, FL · JUNK REMOVAL
Junk Removal Sweetwater & Miami Lakes — West Dade, Standard County Rules
Sweetwater and Miami Lakes are smaller West Dade municipalities that run on Miami-Dade County’s standard solid waste service rather than operating independent waste departments. Both cities follow the countywide two-free-pickups-per-year model (up to 25 cubic yards each) that applies across unincorporated Miami-Dade and most contract cities, including Doral and Pinecrest.
Sweetwater: A Policy Shift From Previous Years
If you lived in Sweetwater before October 2021, you may remember weekly municipal bulky waste sweeps. The City of Sweetwater discontinued that system that fall and transitioned residents onto Miami-Dade County’s Solid Waste Management service, effective October 1, 2021:
- Scheduled Appointments Required: Full-service Sweetwater households now receive two free bulky waste pickups per calendar year (up to 25 cubic yards each), scheduled in advance through 311 or the county’s online portal. Unscheduled weekly curbside sweeps are no longer part of the service.
- Placement Window: County rules allow items at the curb no earlier than 3 days before your scheduled appointment and no later than 7 a.m. on pickup day. Setting bulky items out without an appointment can be treated as an unauthorized dumping/accumulation violation under Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 15 and may draw code enforcement attention.
- Local Drop-Off Facility: Sweetwater residents on county service also have access to Miami-Dade’s 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs). The nearest is the Snapper Creek TRC at 2200 SW 117th Avenue, Miami.
Miami Lakes: Planned Community Logistics & Business Corridor
Miami Lakes also uses Miami-Dade County’s standard solid waste service rather than running its own sanitation department — the Town’s Public Works page routes residents directly to the county for bulky pickup, missed collection, and recycling. As a master-planned community with single-family subdivisions, townhome clusters, and a commercial corridor along NW 154th Street, access requirements can vary by property type:
- Residential & Townhome Communities: Many HOAs restrict how long bulky items can sit in driveways or common parking areas before pickup, on top of the county’s own placement window.
- Commercial & Office Parks: Businesses along the NW 154th Street corridor generally need private commercial hauling rather than residential county pickup, and property managers commonly ask for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and after-hours scheduling.
What Junk Removal Costs in Sweetwater & Miami Lakes
Pricing in Sweetwater and Miami Lakes tracks standard volume-based rates:
| Job Size | Description | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single Item | Refrigerator, sofa, mattress set, or washing machine | $65–$200 |
| Half Truckload | Garage clearout, patio furniture, or light renovation waste | $250–$450 |
| Full Truckload | Complete whole-home cleanout, estate load, or major move | $395–$800+ |
| Commercial Cleanout | Office furniture, filing cabinets, or retail space clearout (Miami Lakes) | $400+ |
How It Works
- Share Location & Property Type: Tell us if your property is in Sweetwater or Miami Lakes, and whether it’s residential or commercial. Text photos to (786) 889-6656.
- Get Your Upfront Quote: Receive a flat, firm price within 10 minutes, without waiting on a county appointment slot.
- Same-Day / Next-Day Pickup: Our team handles loading, hauls everything away, and sweeps the work site clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sweetwater still run weekly bulky trash sweeps?
No. The city discontinued its weekly sweeps in 2021 and transitioned to Miami-Dade County’s scheduled system: two free pickups per year, up to 25 cubic yards each, booked through 311 or the county portal.
Do Sweetwater and Miami Lakes run independent trash departments?
No. Both municipalities use Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management services rather than operating their own sanitation departments.
Where is the nearest county drop-off center for Sweetwater residents?
The nearest facility is the Snapper Creek Trash and Recycling Center at 2200 SW 117th Avenue, Miami.
Do you handle commercial cleanouts in the Miami Lakes business corridor?
Yes. We handle office, warehouse, and retail cleanouts across Miami Lakes, and can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) upon request.
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Nearby Areas Served: Doral · Hialeah · Miami Gardens · Hialeah Gardens (page coming soon)
Sourced from Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management, the City of Sweetwater, and the Town of Miami Lakes public works pages. Rules and schedules can change — verify appointment-specific details at 311 or miamidade.gov before setting items at the curb.
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