How to get rid of an old appliance in Citrus County
Take it to the Citrus County Landfill. Cost: first refrigerator, freezer, or A/C unit free, then $49 a ton; other metal appliances free.
Citrus County Landfill
Residents and businesses; fees by the bag or the ton
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- No hazardous waste drop-off on the days the landfill closes early.
- Household hazardous waste: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus one Saturday a quarter (the next is Nov. 14, 2026).
230 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461
On SR 44; the recycling area has its own entrance just west of the main gate
Rules for appliances
- Fee
- First refrigerator, freezer, or A/C unit free, then $49 a ton; other metal appliances free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Residents and businesses; fees by the bag or the ton.
- Citrus County’s hazardous waste page charges $46 a ton for refrigerators and A/C units after the first one, and for propane tanks and fire extinguishers; its fee page and fee schedule for Oct. 1, 2026 say $49 a ton.
- Refrigerators have to be empty, with the doors removed.
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