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Palafox Transfer Station

Commercial haulers’ waste, and a recycling drop-off

Hours
Monday to Friday6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday to SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Central time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

2906 N. Palafox St., Pensacola

Get directionsCall the county office: Escambia County Waste Services Department, 850-937-2160

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Escambia County Waste Services Department at 850-937-2160.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 19, 2026.

Sources: Escambia County: Recycling and drop-off locations; Escambia County: Waste Services Programs; Escambia County: Waste Services Schedule of Rates and Fees

Run by Escambia County Waste Services Department.

Escambia County rules

  • The Palafox Transfer Station is where commercial haulers drop off the waste they collect, at $57.90 a ton; it also has a recycling drop-off.
  • The county’s recycling drop-offs (Oak Grove, Palafox, the Perdido Landfill, and the Sheriff’s Office substation on Perdido Key) take glass, aluminum, plastics 1 and 2, cardboard, and newspaper.
  • Curbside garbage service comes from Emerald Coast Utilities Authority in unincorporated Escambia County (850-476-0480), the City of Pensacola inside the city (850-435-1890), and the Town of Century in Century (850-256-3208).

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