How to get rid of brush and yard waste in Putnam County
Take it to any of three drop-off sites in Putnam County. Cost: $10 a cubic yard at the collection centers; at the landfill, 5,000 pounds a year free for assessed homes, then $24 a ton.
Putnam County Central Landfill
Photo ID and proof of residency; residents and businesses pay by the ton
| Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Arrive 30 minutes before closing, so you can unload before the gates lock.
140 County Landfill Road, Palatka, FL 32177
Off Highway 17 north of Palatka; recycling and e-waste go to the area behind the scale house
Rules for brush and yard waste
- Fee
- $10 a cubic yard at the collection centers; at the landfill, 5,000 pounds a year free for assessed homes, then $24 a ton
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Photo ID and proof of residency; residents and businesses pay by the ton.
- Empty bagged leaves out of their plastic bags.
Other places that take brush and yard waste
- Huntington Collection Center1551 CR 308, Crescent City, FL 32112
- Interlachen Collection Center111 Hickory Lane, Interlachen, FL 32148
Brush and yard waste in other counties
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