(Miami, Florida)—The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste will be conducting regularly-scheduled trash, garbage and recycling pick-up on Monday, October 8th, 2007. Those residents whose garbage, trash and recycling are always collected on Monday should place their items out as they usually do. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to call 311.

The mini-dump will also be open on Monday, October 8th, 2007.  The city’s mini dump is located at 1290 NW 20th Street and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except Christmas and Martin Luther King holidays.

Residents are reminded to:

• Separate vegetation from other trash and bulky items to expedite the garbage pick up effort.

• Recycled items should be placed in the recyclable container in an accessible location. Please do not park in front of the garbage or place any other items around it.

For more information, please contact Customer Service 311.

MEDIA NOTE:  Please assist us in disseminating this information to avoid confusion among our City residents.  Thank you.