Solid Waste Management

Neighborhood & Infrastructure

Operating Budget

$445.3M

Capital Budget

$43.1M

Employees

1,172

YoY Change

+14.9%

About This Department

The Solid Waste Management department collects trash and recycling from homes and businesses across Miami-Dade County, operates disposal facilities, and runs programs to keep our neighborhoods clean. In FY 2025-26, the department operates with a budget of $488.5 million and employs 1,172 people.

Based on FY 2025-26 adopted budget. Generated March 1, 2026.

Key Changes

The department's operating budget increased by $20.2 million (4.8%) in FY 2025-26, rising from $425.1 million to $445.3 million compared to the previous year.

Budget History

Fiscal YearTotal BudgetOperatingCapital
FY 2024-25$425.1M$425.1M$0
FY 2025-26$488.5M$445.3M$43.1M

Data available from FY 2024-25