Does Lake City pick up recycling at the curb?
No. Waste-Pro no longer collects recycling from city residents. City and county residents recycle at the self drop-off sites on Branford Highway (508 SW State Road 247), in Fort White (242 SW George Glen), and at the Winfield Solid Waste Facility (1347 NW Oosterhoudt Lane).
What can I recycle at the Lake City drop-off sites?
The sites take plastics #1 and #2 (soda bottles, milk jugs, detergent and shampoo bottles), aluminum and steel cans, clear glass only, newsprint without magazines or inserts, and corrugated cardboard without wax coating. Plastic bags, household garbage, and chemicals stay out. Recyclables cost nothing to drop off.
When is the Winfield landfill open and what does it cost?
Winfield is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on the first Saturday of most months, with the same hours. Household garbage costs $65.50 per ton, and construction debris, yard trash, and furniture cost $46.50 per ton. Loads under 60 pounds pay a $2.00 minimum, and the site takes cash, check, or card.
Does Columbia County take old appliances and scrap metal?
Yes. Winfield accepts stoves, refrigerators, washers, and other scrap metal. County residents drop them off free, while city residents and businesses pay $28.00 per ton. Brown goods such as TVs, monitors, microwaves, and computers cost $75.50 per ton.
Where do I take tires and household hazardous waste in Lake City?
Take both to the Winfield Solid Waste Facility. Passenger and light truck tires cost $5.00 each for fewer than 4, or $265.00 per ton in bulk. Household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lights, and propane tanks costs $75.50 per ton, and motor oil is $1.00 per gallon up to 5 gallons.
What changed for Columbia County garbage pickup in October 2026?
Ecowaste Solutions took over Columbia County's once-weekly household garbage and yard waste pickup on October 1, 2026. Routes and pickup days stay the same, and items go out at the curb by 7:00 AM. Ecowaste's number is (386) 300-0303.