How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Okaloosa County
Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, Fort Walton Beach or the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, Crestview. Cost: free for residents.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, Fort Walton Beach
Free for local residents; no appointment needed
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
- Closed on some holidays. The county says to call ahead to confirm.
- Okaloosa County’s solid waste page lists the Fort Walton Beach hazardous waste drop-off at 80 Ready Ave in one place and 84 Ready Ave in another; its recycling page says 84 Ready Ave.
84 Ready Ave., Fort Walton Beach
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free for residents
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Free for local residents; no appointment needed. Free for local residents.
- Paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, tar, car chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.
Other places that take household hazardous waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, Crestview1759 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview
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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