Recycling Centers in Gainesville, Florida

Alachua County Material Recovery Facility

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.

Alachua County Rural Collection Center - North Central

Alachua County's Rural Collection Centers (RCCs) are regional facilities serving residents for recycling, solid waste, yard trash, bulk items, and household hazardous waste disposal. These centers do not accept commercially generated waste and are staffed by Solid Waste and Resource Recovery employees. Accepted items include cardboard, paper, commingled containers, garbage, yard waste, bulk metals, and household hazardous waste like oil filters and electronics. There are load limits and reuse areas available for gently used items. The RCCs operate from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as on specific holidays. Contact information for each center is provided for further inquiries.

Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Administration

CMC Recycling

CMC Recycling Gainesville has been serving the greater Gainesville area since 1998, offering a 48-acre site for various customers, from individuals to large customers unloading trucks and trailers. They are committed to community service, actively supporting local fire, rescue, and law enforcement agencies. The facility is located north of 441 off NW 55th Place and operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. They accept a wide range of nonferrous and ferrous scrap metals, but do not take hazardous waste, CFCs, or certain other materials. Payment is quick and easy by cash or check, with checks mailed within 24 hours for items requiring proof of ownership. New customers are advised to contact the facility for more information or speak to a manager for any questions or concerns.

Recycling Industries

Recycling Services of America

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.

Trademark Metals Recycling

Address: 817 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641. Contact: (352) 373-6354. Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00am to 3:45pm, Sat: 8:00am to 11:45am. Services include buying non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper, brass, insulated wire, stainless steel, lead, zinc) and ferrous scrap (iron, steel, pipe, beams, autos, metal that sticks to a magnet). Specific instructions for selling scrap are provided, with steps outlined for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Visitors can learn more about the selling process on the website. Additionally, prohibited materials list is available for reference.