The Collection Center is open Monday - Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Closed on Sundays.

The center is free for Leon County households.

Household Hazardous Waste Brochure

Hazardous Waste is any waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment. 

Hazardous waste can be:

flammable corrosive    reactive     toxic

Hazardous Waste that can be found in your home:

Kitchen	Bathroom	Laundry	Garage	Workshop	General
oven cleaner drain cleaner floor-care products ammonia metal polish furniture polish	toilet bowl cleaner aerosols nail polish nail polish     remover hair color mildew remover lime remover	spot removers bleach aerosols	motor oil gasoline fuel oil antifreeze brake fluid transmission fluid parts cleaner car batteries	paint stains glue paint thinner turpentine solvents oils caulks rust remover	fluorescent bulbs pool chemicals lighter fluid herbicides insecticides mercury thermometers rechargeable batteries watch batteries

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS

Paints, used oils, car batteries and fluorescent bulbs can be dropped off at the Ft. Braden, Miccosukee or Woodville Rural Waste Service Centers. Please, no other hazardous waste will be collected at these locations.

HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOTE COLLECTIONS (ROUNDUPS)

Hazardous Waste Remote Collections are scheduled on the first Saturday of the month between September and May at selected locations as an additional service for residents.

THE SWAP SHOP

The Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Center has a "Swap Shop" program that allows residents to pick-up or drop-off items that could be used by other residents.  Recycled latex paint in 5-gallon pails is available at no charge while supplies last every Thursday.

INFORMATION FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM NON-RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS

All non-resident entities (businesses, government agencies, churches and non-profit organizations) must call or e-mail for an appointment before disposing of hazardous waste and disposal fees will apply.  For some situations, we may not be able to accept materials for disposal, either because of capacity limits or processing/storage conditions.  In these situations, we will make every effort to help find a viable alternative disposal method.  For more information, please click here.

Items We Cannot Accept

We are unable to accept medical, pharmaceutical or radioactive wastes.  Medical "sharps" (needles, lancets) must not be placed in household garbage containers for curbside pickup. Approved containers are available at the Leon County Health Department for Leon County residents.  For more information on proper sharps disposal, please click here.  Unwanted Medicines (prescription or over-the-counter) must NOT be flushed down the toilet. Please follow the Florida DEP guidelines for unused/expired medicine disposal. 

Contact the Hazardous Waste Program at
606-1816 or email Richard Lobinske.

Helpful Household Hazardous Waste Links

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