How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Putnam County
Take it to any of three drop-off sites in Putnam County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: 5 gallons a week.
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 household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- 5 gallons a week
- Residency
- Photo ID and proof of residency; residents and businesses pay by the ton.
- Gas, 5 gallons a week, and fluorescent bulbs, 10 a week. No medical waste or ammunition.
Other places that take household hazardous waste
- Huntington Collection Center1551 CR 308, Crescent City, FL 32112
- Interlachen Collection Center111 Hickory Lane, Interlachen, FL 32148
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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