Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will be hosting a Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind City Hall. Participants must enter the event through the Coral Way entrance to the City Hall parking lot. Walk-ins and bicyclists are welcome.

Residents can bring old electronics and large cardboard boxes for recycling, dispose of household hazardous waste, plastic bags and film (please see list of acceptable items), bring documents for shredding, and drop off “lightly/gently used" clothing (men's, women's and children's) which will be donated to Camillus House. There is a high demand specifically for men’s shirts, pants, and shorts.

Electronic items with a plug or batteries are eligible to be recycled. Coral Gables residents can drop off household hazardous waste items such as paint cans, pool chemicals, oils, batteries, and household pesticides. Proof of residency in Coral Gables is required.

Proof of residency in Coral Gables is required. Items will not be accepted before 9 a.m. or after 12 p.m. 

Eligible items:

• Electronic items with a plug or batteries
• Paper for shredding (maximum of 5 standard-sized boxes or one 13-gallon trash bag per vehicle)
• Large cardboard boxes
• Household hazardous waste such as paint cans, pool chemicals, oils, batteries, and household pesticides
• Lightly/gently used clothing (no undergarments) for donation to Camillus House. Men's shirts, pants and shorts are in high demand.

Materials Not Accepted:

• Biological/infectious waste (i.e., sharps)
• Radioactive materials
• Styrofoam
• Unknowns
• Tires
•  Appliances
• Non-propane cylinders
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke detectors
• Fireworks/explosives/ammunition
• Reactive materials requiring stabilization
• DEA-regulated substances
• Medical waste
  • Expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be dropped off at 2151 Salzedo St.

Reminders for the event: 

• All participants must enter the event through the Coral Way entrance to the City Hall Parking Lot.
• The event will open promptly at 9 a.m. and close at noon. 
• Please be prepared to show your ID.
• Plastic bags and film: Please follow the list of acceptable plastic bags and film items to bring for the plastic film drop off.
• For clothing please bring:
  • Gently/lightly used clothing (no undergarments)
  • Accepting men's, women's, and kid's clothing including: suits, ties, shoes, socks, etc.
  • High demand items are men’s shirts, pants, and shorts.
• Medical waste will not be accepted.
  • Any expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be taken to our drop-off location on the first floor of the police station located at 2151 Salzedo Street.
• For paper shredding, a maximum of 5 standard-sized boxes or one 13-gallon trash bag per vehicle will be accepted to ensure all attendees have an opportunity to participate. 
• Attendees are encouraged to bring any large cardboard boxes to the event to be recycled.
• Walk-ins and bicyclists are welcome.

About

Over the past eight years, these bi-annual events have diverted over 533,000 pounds of electronic, household hazardous waste, clothing, and paper from entering landfills. This event is organized by Keep Coral Gables Beautiful in partnership with the Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board and the City of Coral Gables Police and Public Works Departments. 

Click here for additional information or call 305-460-5547.