How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Highlands County
Take it to the Highlands County Recycling Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Highlands County Recycling Center
Household hazardous waste and electronics from residents
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
6000 Skipper Road, Sebring
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Household hazardous waste and electronics from residents.
- Cleaners, solvents, thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals, muriatic acid, wood preservatives, and unknown chemicals. Fluorescent bulbs go to the landfill, $1 each, 10 a month. Mercury devices aren’t accepted. The county also holds semi-annual collections.
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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