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West Miami approves two free bulk pickups per year with 10-cubic-yard cap, asks study on broader options
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution allowing two free residential bulk-waste collections annually with an on-the-floor cap of 10 cubic yards per pickup, preserved free pickup for small vegetation under 2 cubic yards, set special-item pickup fees, and directed city management to study expanded allowances modeled on Miami-Dade.
The West Miami City Commission voted June 3 to adopt a bulk-waste collection fee schedule that provides each residential unit two free bulk pickups annually and establishes limits and fees for additional or special-item collections.
City Manager presented the measure, saying the plan would provide "two free bulk bulk waste collections per year" and set limits to prevent abuse. He told the commission that items under two cubic yards of vegetation will be picked up free year-round and that the resolution would cap the free annual pickups at a per-collection maximum. During debate, commissioners asked staff to clarify volume limits and whether the city should consider Miami-Dade County27s standard (two pickups of 25 cubic yards each, or 50 cubic yards aggregated).
Commission discussion centered on volume limits, equipment and manpower concerns and special-item fees. One commissioner proposed aligning West Miami with Miami-Dade27s 25-cubic-yard standard; others said the city must study operational impacts before making a larger commitment. The draft resolution included a special-items fee for appliances and furniture (discussed in the meeting as $60 per item) and a midrange charge for certain extra volumes (discussed as $30 for certain pickups); speakers noted inconsistent references in the meeting and asked administration to clarify fees in the final ordinance.
The motion passed as amended on the floor to include a 10-cubic-yard maximum per free collection; commissioners also directed management to analyze costs, equipment needs and public-access options (including possible Miami-Dade arrangements) and return with a recommendation. The commission recorded the item as passed by voice vote with no recorded 'no' votes.
