How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Citrus County
Take it to the Citrus County Landfill. Cost: free up to 10 gallons or 60 pounds; $0.35 a pound plus $6 over.
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 household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free up to 10 gallons or 60 pounds; $0.35 a pound plus $6 over
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Citrus County households; businesses and households that don’t pay the solid waste assessment pay for some items
- Gasoline, solvents, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, cleaners, adhesives, roofing tar, ammunition, fireworks, and flares. Fluorescent bulbs: the first 10 are free, then $1 each.
Florida’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Wed Oct. 21Lee CountyHousehold chemical collection, Estero9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat Oct. 24Orange CountyEast River High School, Orlando8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat Oct. 24Pinellas CountyHHW North, Clearwater9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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