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North Dade Landfill
LandfillPublicly owned✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Opa-Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Hours
- 7 days a week, 7am–5pm
- Payment
- Check, money order or credit/debit card. No cash.
- Accepts
- Trash (not household garbage), Yard trash, Construction and demolition debris, Off-road tires (48" and larger)
- Who can use it
- Miami-Dade County landfill open to the public for a per-ton fee. A free Trash and Recycling Center for county residents is at the same address.
- Phone
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- Address
- 21500 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this landfill
North Dade Landfill is a publicly owned landfill in Opa-Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is operated by Miami-Dade County, FL. The site opened in 1952. It took in about 197,780 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 27 of 36 reporting landfills in Florida by volume. Miami-Dade County landfill open to the public for a per-ton fee. A free Trash and Recycling Center for county residents is at the same address.
Materials accepted
Accepted
- Trash (not household garbage)
- Yard trash
- Construction and demolition debris
- Off-road tires (48" and larger)
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at North Dade Landfill?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): 7 days a week, 7am–5pm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at North Dade Landfill?
Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use North Dade Landfill if I don't live in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County landfill open to the public for a per-ton fee. A free Trash and Recycling Center for county residents is at the same address.
What is the closest other dump to North Dade Landfill?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Medley Landfill (landfill), about 8.6 miles away in Miami-Dade County, FL.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Medley Landfill Miami-Dade County, FL | Landfill | 8.6 mi |
| Broward County Landfill Broward County, FL | Landfill | 9.9 mi |
| Sunset-Kendall Trash and Recycling Center Miami-Dade County, FL | Transfer station | 19.5 mi |
| Monarch Hill Landfill Broward County, FL | Landfill | 23.1 mi |
| Richmond Heights Recycling Center Miami-Dade County, FL | Transfer station | 23.5 mi |
| South Dade Solid Waste Disposal Facility Miami-Dade County, FL | Landfill | 29.5 mi |