Ocala, Florida

Recycling centers in Ocala

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After Hours Salvage

1360 NW 24th Ave

After Hours Salvage is a family-owned auto salvage yard in Ocala, FL that has supplied Marion County and Central Florida with late-model used auto parts since 1980. The 25-acre facility holds nearly 1,200 late-model foreign and domestic cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, with online inventory search available. All parts carry a standard 90-day warranty with extended warranties also offered, and the business operates a full-service ASE-certified repair shop for parts installation.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; Sat-Sun closed

Accepts: Salvage vehicles, Used auto parts

Services: Used auto parts · Parts warranty · Auto recycling

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110007427926 for AFTER HOURS SALVAGE at 1360 NW 24TH AVE, OCALA, FL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-10-07. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: FDM:39157, NPDES:FLR05G544, RCRAINFO:FLD982126427. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STATE MASTER, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL, VSQG. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2016-10-07. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Blichton Recycling Center

13247 US-27 Ocala FL 34482 USA

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Marion County lists Blitchton Recycling Center at 13247 N. Highway 27 in Ocala. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It takes household garbage and single-stream recycling. Glass is not accepted. This site is not on the county lists for electronics, furniture, or passenger tires.

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Listed hours: Mon 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Accepts: Single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics #1-5 and #7, aluminum and tin cans), Household garbage (up to 180 gallons per day), Motor oil (up to 5 gallons), Automotive batteries, CFLs, Paint (up to 5 gallons), Scrap metal, Yard waste (up to 2 cubic yards; branches under 4 inches and 4 feet)

Services: Single-stream recycling drop-off · Household garbage drop-off · Limited household hazardous waste drop-off · Scrap metal drop-off · Yard waste drop-off

Where is Blitchton Recycling Center?

13247 N. Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482. County Solid Waste phone is (352) 671-8465.

Does Blitchton take electronics or tires?

No. For electronics use Martel, Newton, Baseline, Dunnellon, Fort McCoy, Forest Corners, or Weirsdale. For passenger tires use Canal, Dunnellon, Martel, Newton, Davis, or Scrambletown.

Florida Express Waste and Recycling

460 NW 52nd Ave Ocala FL 34482 USA

3.8/5(413 reviews)

Florida Express is a family-owned waste and recycling company that has been in the solid waste business for more than 45 years. Based in Ocala, it serves homes and businesses across Marion, Alachua, Citrus, Lake, Levy, and Sumter counties. Services include curbside trash and recycling pickup, yard waste and bulk-item removal, commercial roll-off dumpsters, and document shredding. Accounts can be paid online.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Garbage, Recyclables, C&D debris, Yard waste, Asphalt, Concrete, Unusable dirt

Services: Residential garbage collection · Residential recycling · Residential and commercial roll-off dumpsters · Front-end container service for waste and recycling · Commercial compactors for waste and recycling · Landfill solutions (C&D, yard waste, asphalt, concrete, unusable dirt) · Portable toilets and mobile restroom trailers · Online bill pay

Which counties does Florida Express Waste and Recycling serve?

Alachua, Citrus, Lake, Levy, Marion, and Sumter Counties, including Ocala trash pickup.

Can customers pay a bill online?

Yes. The site offers one-time online payment and a login to manage payments.

Marion County Canal Recycling Center

457 SE 110th St Ocala FL 34480 USA

4.3/5(28 reviews)

Marion County's Baseline Landfill/Transfer Station located at 5601 SE 66th St. in Ocala, FL, operates from Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Sundays. The facility does not accept abrasive grit, asbestos, boats, concrete, contaminated soil, deceased pets or livestock, dirt, rocks, sod, power poles, RVs, mobile homes, or sludge. Additionally, the Baseline Recycling Center at the same address accepts electronics and operates from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can drop off household garbage and single-stream recycling only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Listed hours: Mon 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Accepts: Household recyclables, Household waste, Passenger tires

Services: Household recycling drop-off · Waste disposal · Tire disposal

Martel Recycling Center

296 SW 67th Ave Rd Ocala FL 34474 USA

4.7/5(95 reviews)

Marion County's Martel Recycling Center is at 296 SW 67th Avenue Road in Ocala. It accepts household recyclables, electronics and up to five passenger tires under county rules. Area-center hours are Monday and Wednesday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Thursday. Access and fees depend on residency or county permit rules.

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Listed hours: Mon 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Accepts: Single-stream household recyclables, Household electronics, Up to five passenger tires

Services: Household recycling drop-off · Electronics collection · Limited tire drop-off

Can businesses use the center?

Marion County does not accept commercial waste at its residential recycling centers.

Newton Recycling Center

1750 NW 100th St Ocala FL 34475 USA

4.3/5(48 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Recycle All Electronics (Full Circle Electronics FL)

3661 S Pine Ave Ocala FL 34471 USA

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Florida's Electronics Recycling Company, RAE, offers a range of services including electronic recycling, data destruction, risk management, and asset remarketing for businesses of all sizes. They emphasize the importance of reuse in recycling and provide certified solutions for managing unused computers, electronics, and IT equipment. RAE ensures secure and responsible disposal of electronic products, with services such as data destruction and sanitization, electronics recycling and risk management, asset remarketing, and auditing and reporting. The company operates in compliance with various regulations and certifications, guaranteeing a high standard of service.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Accepts: paper, plastic

Services: drop-off

Trademark Metals Recycling - Ocala

2402 NW 6th St Ocala FL 34475 USA

3.8/5(177 reviews)

Trademark Metals Recycling in Ocala, FL specializes in the purchase of non-ferrous and ferrous scrap. The site serves both retail and commercial customers, offering various services for scrap metal disposal.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Insulated wire, Stainless steel, Lead, Zinc, Iron, Steel

Services: Scrap metal buying · Dispatch · Retail entrance for scrap selling

What are your hours of operation?

Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 3:45pm; Saturday: 8:00am to 11:30am.

What types of scrap do you buy?

We buy both non-ferrous scrap like aluminum and copper, and ferrous scrap such as iron and steel.

Waste Pro - Ocala Recycling Center

3621 NW 10th St Ocala FL 34475 USA

3.2/5(55 reviews)

Waste Pro operates a recycling site in Ocala, Florida, providing recycling services for both residents and businesses. This location accepts various recyclable materials and supports sustainable waste management practices in the community.

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

Accepts: Single-stream recycling, Cardboard, Paper

Services: Recycling solutions for residents · Recycling services for businesses

What are the hours of operation?

Hours of operation are not explicitly stated.

What is the contact phone number?

The contact phone number is (352) 624-3100.

Materials Accepted in Ocala

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Ocala include recycling, sustainability, Auto Salvage, Used Auto Parts, Late-Model Vehicles. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Ocala, Florida

Ocala sits in Marion County, officially branded the Horse Capital of the World for its horse farms, so it is common to see manure and stable waste alongside household trash in local discussions of litter and disposal. The City of Ocala ended curbside recycling collection on July 6, 2026 and moved residents to a citywide drop-off recycling program instead. Marion County, separately, runs 18 recycling centers plus the Baseline Landfill and Transfer Station for anyone in the county, including Ocala residents who want more disposal options than the city drop-off sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ocala still pick up recycling at the curb?

No. As of July 6, 2026 the City of Ocala discontinued curbside recycling collection and converted household recycling carts into extra garbage carts. Residents can still recycle, but they now have to take materials to one of the City's designated drop-off locations around Ocala, such as Mary Sue Rich Community Center, Ocala Regional Sportsplex, and Jervey Gantt Park, rather than setting a bin out for pickup.

What can you actually put in the recycling dumpsters in Ocala?

The City accepts cardboard, newspaper and inserts, magazines and catalogs, junk mail, phone books, paper bags, office and mixed paper, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum containers and cans, other metal cans, and rinsed paper milk cartons. It does not accept food waste, styrofoam, electronics, ceramics or dishes, motor oil containers, household hazardous waste, light bulbs, window glass or mirrors, yard waste or construction debris, trash like diapers and clothing, other scrap metals, or plastic bags.

Can you recycle glass bottles in Ocala or Marion County?

Glass is no longer accepted at Marion County's recycling centers or in the City's single-stream recycling; the county's guidance is to bag glass bottles and put them in with household garbage instead. This applies countywide, so there is currently no curbside or drop-off glass recycling option in the Ocala area.

Where do you take old electronics, paint, or chemicals in Ocala?

Marion County's Baseline Recycling Center at 5601 SE 66th St. accepts household electronics like computers, TVs, and cell phones in dedicated green compactor boxes, along with a broader list of household hazardous waste including paints, batteries, and CFL bulbs. Several other county recycling centers, including Dunnellon, Forest Corners, Fort McCoy, Martel, Newton, and Weirsdale, also take electronics, while items like adhesives, pesticides, ammunition, and expired medications go specifically to the Baseline Household Hazardous Waste facility.

What about bulky items, yard waste, and scrap metal in Ocala?

Marion County recycling centers accept household furniture like couches, mattresses, and dressers at select locations (Canal, Dunnellon, Davis, Martel, Newton, and Scrambletown), plus up to two cubic yards of yard waste per day such as leaves, hedge clippings, and small branches under four inches thick. Scrap metal items like appliances, lawn equipment, and pipe are accepted at recycling centers, and larger loads or construction debris can go to the Baseline Landfill for a per-ton fee. Florida has no bottle deposit law, so cans and bottles carry no redemption value; scrapping is mainly about metal weight rather than container deposits.

Recycling tips for Ocala

  • •Curbside recycling in the City of Ocala ended July 6, 2026; if your bin used to get picked up, it is now a second garbage cart, and you need to drive materials to a drop-off site or a Marion County recycling center instead.
  • •Skip glass in the recycling stream entirely. Marion County stopped accepting it at recycling centers, so bag glass bottles and jars with your regular household trash.
  • •If you have electronics to get rid of, head to Baseline, Dunnellon, Forest Corners, Fort McCoy, Martel, Newton, or Weirsdale; not every Marion County recycling center takes electronics.
  • •Unincorporated Marion County residents who pay the solid waste assessment use the 18 county recycling centers at no extra cost, but Ocala city residents inside the incorporated limits should check whether they need a Non-Assessed Recycling Permit to use those same county centers.
  • •There is no bottle deposit in Florida, so cans and plastic bottles have no redemption value here; scrap value in the area comes from metal (appliances, aluminum siding, pipe) taken to a recycling center or Baseline Landfill, not from beverage containers.

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