Sanitation FAQ'S

Animal Control

WHO DO I CALL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL?
Call Tami Malis, Code Enforcement Officer - Animal Control at 305.895.9870 Ext.14014, email animalcontrol@northmiamifl.gov. For urgent animal concerns overnights and weekends, call 311 for Miami-Dade county Animal Services.

WHY DOES MY PET HAVE TO HAVE RABIES VACCINE?
It is a state law. Every dog and cat over 4 months of age has to be vaccinated for rabies every 1 or 3 years.  Dogs are also required to wear a Miami-Dade County rabies tag on their collar.

HOW MANY DOGS AM I ALLOWED TO HAVE IN MY HOUSEHOLD?
No more than four dogs are allowed per household.

AM I ALLOWED TO HAVE A PITBULL?
It is against the law to have or own a pit bull dog in North Miami and all of Miami-Dade County.  This includes Staffordshire Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and dogs that conform to one of these breeds.

AM I REQUIRED TO CONTAIN MY ANIMALS?
It is against the law to allow your dog to run loose.  When off of your private property, dogs must be leashed.  There is no leash law for cats, but they are much safer when confined to private property as well.  Loose animals can be stolen or killed by cars, cause auto accidents or injury from bites, or cause property damage and general nuisances to other residents.

SHOULD I HAVE MY PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED?
YES! Getting pets “fixed” makes them healthier and happier, prevents some health problems, and decreases the numbers of homeless pets.  Call Miami-Dade County 311 for information on free and low-cost programs.

IS MY NEIGHBOR ALLOWED TO KEEP THAT NOISY ROOSTER?
No. It is against the law to keep ANY chickens (hens and roosters) or other farm animals in North Miami.

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT ALL THESE CATS?
There is no leash law for cats.  However, cat owners are encouraged to keep their cats safely indoors.  It is against the law to feed stray cats anywhere but on your own private property. Call City of North Miami Animal Control for more information on stray cats.

I CAN'T KEEP MY PET ANYMORE - WHAT DO I DO?
Do not just leave it behind or “set it free”.  It is not only unfair to the animals—it is against the law.  You can take your pet to an animal shelter if you cannot find it a home.  This includes bird, reptiles, etc.  Call the City of North Miami Animal Control for more information or assistance.

Sanitation

WHAT IS GARBAGE?
Garbage is anything that is disposed of from inside the house. This garbage usually comes from the kitchen or wastebaskets. All garbage must be placed inside a bag.

WHAT IS TRASH?
Trash is anything that is cut from the yard or large bulk items that are thrown out of the house like furniture.

DOES THE CITY PICK UP APPLIANCES?
Yes the City picks up all types of appliances and recycles them at scrap metal facilities. Please call the Sanitation office at 305.895.9870 and let them know when you put an appliance out for pick up and remember to remove any doors on the appliance to help prevent injury to anyone.

HOW MANY GARBAGE PICKUPS DO I RECEIVE?
Every resident receives two (2) garbage pickups a week.

WHEN ARE MY GARBAGE PICKUP DAYS?
If you live west of N.E. 6th avenue your garbage will be picked up on Mondays and Thursdays. If you live east of N.E. 6th avenue your garbage will be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays.
there will be no garbage picked up on Christmas Day.

HOW MANY BULK TRASH PICKUPS DO I RECEIVE?
Each resident receives one (1) bulk trash pickup a week.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRASH AND BULK TRASH?
Trash could be a couple of palm tree limbs or a bag of leaves and bulk trash would be anything that would require a piece of equipment to pick up.

CAN I PUT TRASH WITH MY GARBAGE?
As long as the trash is placed inside a bag and in 96 gallon canister.

WHERE SHOULD I PLACE MY BULK TRASH FOR PICKUP?
All large items and piles of tree clippings should be placed in front of your house in the swale area. The swale area is the area of between the sidewalk and the street. Please be sure that when you stack these items to be picked up, you do not stack it up against a utility pole or over you water meter.

WHEN IS MY TRASH PICK UP DAY?

M	Between N.W. 17th Ave and N.W. 5th Ave
T	Between N.E. 6th Ave and N.E. 16th Ave
TR	Between N.W. 5th Ave and N.E. 6th Ave
F	Between N.E. 16th Ave and Biscayne Bay

DOES THE CITY PICKUP BUILDING MATERIALS?
Building materials would be wood, concrete blocks, ceramic tiles and any other material used in construction. The City will not pick up building materials. This type of debris is bad for the environment and should be disposed of properly. If you have a private contractor doing construction on your house, they are responsible for the removal of all debris. If you have additional questions concerning contact Miami-Dade Solid Waste Management at 305.514.6666.

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE?
All wet paints, pesticides and other chemicals that need to be disposed of should be taken to the Home Chemical Collection Center, 8831 N.W. 58 Street, Miami, Florida or call Miami-Dade County Hazardous Waste at 305.597.1768.

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF A TIRE?
When your purchase tires from a dealership they add a disposal fee to your purchase. The dealership is then responsible to dispose of the used tires in a safe and proper manner. Should you have a tire that you need the City to dispose of please call the Sanitation Division at 305.895.9870.

DOES THE CITY RECYCLE?
The City does curbside recycling. The residents should put plastics, glass, newspapers and aluminum cans in the recycling bins.

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