The Sanitation Division is responsible for the management and disposition of all non-hazardous solid waste generated by Miami Shores Village residents and businesses. Curb side recycling, commercial and residential garbage collection and bulk trash removal services constitute the Division's focus.

Annually, the Division transports approximately 7,800 tons of refuse to local disposal facilities and reduces hundreds of tons of plant material waste to biodegradable mulch. The Division has 22 full-time employees.

The Public Works Department picks up trash consisting of yard waste, white goods, furniture, junk old swing sets etc. This material is picked up on an area basis. The department does not pick-up building material or hazardous materials.