Gainesville, Florida

Recycling centers in Gainesville

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7 locations

Alachua County Material Recovery Facility

5121 NE 63 Ave Gainesville FL 32609 USA

4/5(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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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central

10714 N State Rd 121 Gainesville FL 32653 USA

4.2/5(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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Listed hours: Mon-Tue 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wed-Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Cardboard (dry and flattened), Paper (junk mail, newspaper, magazines, pasteboard), Commingled containers (plastic bottles/jars, aluminum, steel, tin, glass), Leaves, grass clippings, brush, small tree limbs, Bulk metals (washers, dryers, stoves, grills, filing cabinets, bicycles, lawn mowers), Oil filters, fluorescent lamps, rechargeable and vehicle batteries, electronics, waste oil (up to 5 gal/day), old paint (up to 5 gal/day)

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

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.

Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Administration

5620 NW 120th Ln Gainesville FL 32653 USA

2.6/5(12 reviews)

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.

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Listed hours: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Fri-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum cans, Metal food cans, Plastic bottles and containers, Glass bottles and jars, Cardboard (flattened), Paper, Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, palm fronds, Christmas trees), Bulk items (large outdoor items, BBQ grills, interior remodeling debris), Household garbage

Services: 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

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.

CMC Recycling - Gainesville

1508 NW 55th Pl Gainesville FL 32653 USA

3.7/5(66 reviews)

CMC Recycling Gainesville has been operating since 1998 at their 48-acre site. They serve customers, from individuals to large commercial entities, facilitating safe and efficient unloading and processing of materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Copper, Aluminum cans, Brass, Stainless Steel, Lead batteries, Iron

Services: Scrap metal recycling · Payment processing · Customer unloading services

What are your hours of operation?

Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.

What is the address of your Gainesville location?

1508 NW 55th Place, Gainesville, FL 32653.

Recycling Services of America

2874 NE 1st Terrace Gainesville FL 32609 USA

4.2/5(12 reviews)

Recycling Services of America offers customizable recycling programs for businesses, specializing in office paper, confidential document destruction, cardboard, and bottles/cans recycling. With a focus on protecting confidentiality and the environment, they aim to improve the community through recycling initiatives. Celebrating 22 years in operation, they emphasize the importance of being good stewards of the planet and offer high-volume cardboard recycling services. Visitors can contact them at 352-379-5797 or toll-free at 866-379-5797 for their recycling needs.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Office paper, Cardboard, Bottles, Cans, Aluminum cans

Services: Office paper recycling · Confidential document destruction · Cardboard recycling · Bottle and can recycling · Custom recycling programs

Is this facility listed in Florida’s recovered-materials dealer directory?

Florida DEP's Certified Recovered Materials Dealers page links a contact list labeled "Updated Sept 2025" that includes Recycling Services of America, Inc. at 2874 NE 1ST Terrace, Gainesville. The member is recorded as Recycling Services of America, Inc.. The list was retrieved 2026-10-30; it does not give a certificate number or expiration date, so it is evidence of that directory entry rather than a current license verification.

What Florida DEP facility record is associated with this address?

Florida DEP WACS records RECYCLING SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC. as facility 105645, with facility status "Active" and a recorded status date of 2018-10-29. The DEP office is not specified. Retrieved 2026-10-30; the WACS facility ID is a database identifier and is not itself a permit number.

Trademark Metals Recycling - Gainesville

817 NE Waldo Rd Gainesville FL 32641 USA

3.5/5(68 reviews)

Trademark Metals Recycling specializes in buying both non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metals. They have a detailed process for customers looking to sell their scrap materials at their Gainesville location.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Insulated wire, Stainless steel, Lead, Zinc, Iron, Steel, Autos, Metal that sticks to a magnet

Services: Scrap metal buying · Recycling services

What are the hours of operation?

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

What types of scrap do you buy?

We buy both non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metals.

Materials Accepted in Gainesville

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Gainesville include Household Hazardous Waste, Cardboard, Copper, Brass, Iron. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville runs a dual-stream curbside program built around two bins: blue for containers and orange for paper and cardboard. There is no additional cost for the service, but it is limited to homes served through the city's Residential Curbside Service Program. The city is unusually specific about set-out geometry, and stacking the blue bin on top of the orange one to keep paper dry is its own official instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in Gainesville's blue bin?

Containers. Aluminum cans and bottles with plastic shrink sleeves and adhesive labels removed, steel cans and empty aerosol cans with plastic lids removed, plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs with lids and caps removed, and food and beverage glass emptied and rinsed with lids, caps, and corks off. No aluminum foil, pans, or trays, no scrap metal, no clamshells, egg cartons, or deli containers, and no glass vases, drinking glasses, ceramics, or mirrors.

What goes in the orange bin?

Paper and cardboard. Boxes flattened into pieces no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet, paperboard with plastic windows removed, newspapers, magazines, phone books, paperback books and manuals, office paper, junk mail, and paper bags. Greasy pizza boxes, bakery and donut boxes, paper plates and cups, bubble envelopes, popcorn and pet food bags, and anything with foil or glitter are excluded. See our paper recycling guide.

How do I set out recycling bins in Gainesville?

Curbside by 7 AM on your collection day, within four feet of the curb or traveled road edge, and at least two feet clear of garbage carts, yard waste, and other obstacles. Set the blue bin on top of the orange bin to help prevent litter and keep papers dry. Remove bins by 9 PM on the day collection occurred, since repeat offenders can be issued a $35 service charge per occurrence.

Can I recycle shredded paper in Gainesville?

Yes, with conditions. Shredded paper must be placed inside a closed paper bag labeled "Shredded Paper" on the outside, with a limit of two bags per week. Plastic bags are never allowed, for shredded paper or anything else.

What if my home is not on the city curbside route?

Curbside recycling is only available to residential homes serviced through the City of Gainesville's Residential Curbside Service Program. Residents can also take materials for recycling and disposal to any of the Alachua County Rural Collection Centers.

Recycling tips for Gainesville

  • •Remove foam, plastic film, and packing materials from boxes before setting them out.
  • •Flatten cardboard to 4 feet by 4 feet or smaller and place it in, under, or next to the orange bin.
  • •Never bag recyclables, and never set out a box with material still inside it.
  • •Keep aluminum foil, pans, and trays out of the blue bin.
  • •Bring bins in by 9 PM on collection day to avoid the $35 service charge.

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