Hazardous Waste Disposal in Gainesville, FL

2 locations from 7 recycling listings in Gainesville.

Household hazardous waste sites for paint, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, and other items you cannot put in the trash. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Hazardous Waste Disposal in Gainesville

Alachua County Material Recovery Facility

5121 NE 63 Ave Gainesville FL 32609 USA

(352) 374-5213

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (3 reviews)

Bring your garbage, recycling, scrap metal, tires, yard waste, or hazardous waste to the Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station at 5115 NE 63rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608. The park accepts household garbage, recyclables, vegetative wood debris, old tires, unusable appliances, scrap metals, and household hazardous waste. However, it does not accept construction & demolition debris, asbestos, bio-medical waste, or liquid waste. Before visiting, remember to separate recyclables from garbage and cover your load to prevent items from falling off during transport. The park's operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. It is closed on Sundays and certain holidays. For more details, contact the Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station at 352-374-5213.

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Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central

10714 N State Rd 121 Gainesville FL 32653 USA

(352) 338-3233

Mon-Tue 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wed-Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (34 reviews)

Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central is located at 10714 North State Road 121 in Gainesville and serves Alachua County residents with free residential drop-offs. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, it handles recycling (cardboard, paper, commingled containers), bagged garbage, yard waste, bulk metals, and household hazardous waste such as electronics and waste oil. Each visit is capped at one level truck bed per day; commercial waste must go to Leveda Brown Environmental Park.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal in Gainesville: FAQ

What counts as household hazardous waste?

Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, and similar products that can catch fire, react, or poison. Sites differ on what they take, so check the listing.

Do I need to be a resident to use a hazardous waste site in Gainesville, FL?

Often yes. County and city sites are usually funded locally and may ask for ID or a utility bill. Businesses generally cannot use household sites.

How should I transport hazardous waste?

Keep products in their original containers with lids tight, never mix them, and load them upright in your trunk or truck bed away from passengers.

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