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Recycling Centers in Gainesville, Florida
Discover 7 recycling centers in Gainesville
Discover 7 recycling centers in Gainesville
5121 NE 63 Ave Gainesville FL 32609 USA
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.
5620 NW 120th Ln Gainesville FL 32653 USA
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.
Services: Curbside household garbage collection · Curbside recycling collection · Curbside yard waste collection · Free curbside bulk item pickup · Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) cart sizing
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)
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.
1621 NE Waldo Rd Gainesville FL 32609 USA
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Gainesville include Cardboard, Household Hazardous Waste, Household Garbage, Recyclables, Vegetative Wood Debris. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Gainesville, Florida currently lists 7 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Cardboard, Household Hazardous Waste, Household Garbage. 1 center offer pickup or container service (14% of the market). 2 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. At least 1 scrap metal yard mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit. Average customer rating across published reviews is 3.7 out of 5.
7 recycling centers are active in Gainesville, covering metals, appliances, electronics, and construction scrap.
The most common materials include Cardboard, Household Hazardous Waste, Household Garbage, Recyclables, Vegetative Wood Debris. Check individual recycling centers for specialized items like batteries or catalytic converters.
1 recycling center offers pickup or roll-off containers. Contact the yard directly to confirm minimum volumes and scheduling.
2 scrap metal yards are open on Saturdays. Arrive early to avoid lines.
Several scrap metal yards mention cash payouts. Florida statute requires ID and thumbprint for selling regulated metals. Call ahead to confirm today's rate and any limits before you arrive.
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