Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central

10714 N State Rd 121 Gainesville FL 32653 USA

4.2 (34 reviews)

CardboardPaperCommingled Containers

Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central recycling center in Gainesville, FL - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

Cardboard Paper Commingled Containers Garbage Yard Waste Bulk Metals Household Hazardous Waste Oil Filters Electronics Reuse Areas

Services offered

Residential recycling drop-off
Household garbage disposal
Yard waste drop-off
Bulk metals recycling
Household hazardous waste collection
Free Reuse Area

Not accepted

Plastic bags, food trays, black plastics, Styrofoam, plastic cupsBoards, lumber, rocks, fencing, palletsAir conditioners, refrigerators, water coolers, dehumidifiersMetal fencing, intact metal shedsCommercial waste

Frequently asked questions

Is the North Central Rural Collection Center in Gainesville open every day?

No. The North Central RCC at 10714 N State Road 121 is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is closed Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and on major holidays.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Maria Elena Corp

4 months ago

Google review

Excellent staff always willing to assist. Is always easy in and out. I wish county staff are other county places will be as helpful as here.

Albert Gaskin

7 months ago

Google review

Awesome thanks I had a flat tire pulling up to the center the went out there way helping my wife unload our furniture and help with the tire.....

Carolina C

a year ago

Google review

Horrible women. Spent more time disputing about "who I spoke with" than actually assisting. My collections are Mondays but this was a holiday weekend for some due to July 4th. I realized too late that he trash was being picked up as I saw the blue truck turning the corner. Either way I called desperately requesting for a pick up. Lady 1 said she would relay to GFL. Great. But to not expect anything from it. (Understandable) Then I called again after noon following up. This time Lady 2 answered telling me that if they don't pass by 9PM to try again on Wednesday for a courtesy attempt. So I did. What an error that was. BOTH women spent the entire call arguing with me over which one I spoke to who said what and too busy telling me "it wasn't guaranteed" as it was just a courtesy but with SUCH attitude. Bothered. So why else would I be calling? The entire call was bonkers. Calling to do what these women asked of me for BOTH of them of go off on me over doing what they asked. Complete disgrace. If anything they should [at least] make someone feel assisted. They didn't. You both are horrible women. If you don't like your job go get another. Your misery is palpable and I feel so sorry for you. Good luck.

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