Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Administration

5620 NW 120th Ln Gainesville FL 32653 USA

2.6 (12 reviews)

Curbside recyclingYard wasteBulk pickup

Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Administration recycling center in Gainesville, FL - View of facility

About this center

Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery runs the county's residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection for designated service areas around Gainesville. Curbside recycling is included at no extra cost for trash customers and accepts rinsed plastic and glass containers, aluminum and metal cans, flattened cardboard, and paper. The department also offers free curbside bulk-item pickup, a Pay-As-You-Throw cart program, five Rural Collection Centers, and an environmental park and transfer station. Residents outside curbside areas can use the Rural Collection Centers or subscribe through GFL Environmental.

Materials accepted & services

Curbside recycling Yard waste Bulk pickup Glass Metal cans Cardboard Transfer station

Services offered

Curbside household garbage collection
Curbside recycling collection
Curbside yard waste collection
Free curbside bulk item pickup
Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) cart sizing
Backdoor pickup for disabled residents
Rural Collection Centers drop-off
Environmental Park & transfer station
Composting bin program

Areas served

Unincorporated Alachua County, FLGainesville, FL

Not accepted

Styrofoam / foamPlastic film and plastic bagsPacking materialsRecycling placed in the garbage cartDirt, sand, soil, or sod (in yard waste)Lumber or boards (in yard waste)StumpsPotted plantsAnimal bedding or animal waste

Frequently asked questions

What can I put in my curbside recycling bin?

Rinsed plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and metal food cans, flattened cardboard, and paper. Remove lids from plastic and glass bottles, though metal lids on cans can stay attached. Do not bag recyclables or include Styrofoam, plastic film, or packing materials.

Does curbside recycling cost extra?

No. If you have curbside trash pickup with Alachua County, recycling service is included at no additional cost. Call the county to order recycling bins.

What days is curbside waste collected?

Curbside waste services in unincorporated Alachua County run Monday through Thursday. Collection day depends on your address; contact the Office of Waste Collection at 352-338-3233 to confirm yours.

What do I do if I live outside a curbside service area?

Residents in subscription-only areas can subscribe to curbside pickup directly with GFL Environmental or drop off household waste at one of the five Rural Collection Centers.

Reviews & pricing

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

Yx F

a year ago

Google review

The county left tree branches on our yard without our permission. Never came to pick it up. All the tax money wasted for these bureaucrats.

Dale Cooper

3 years ago

Google review

Went to the archer location I had a box spring was not heavy just awkward Mr. tie stood 5 feet away from me and watch me he had a sign on his shirt saying I don’t lift over 50 lb lol or not at all! Thanks Alachua County way to represent.

S S

3 years ago

Google review

It’s really hard to get someone on their office phone during business hours. Their website says to call for schedule bulky garbage pick up but how can we do that if no one answer the phone.

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