How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Sarasota County
Take it to any of three drop-off sites in Sarasota County. There’s no fee.
Chemical Collection Center (North)
Sarasota County residents, free; non-business waste; proof of residency
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Also closed on other county government holidays.
- The Re-Uz-It Shop here is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Sarasota County residents only; non-business waste; proof of residency may be required
- Cleaners, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, fire extinguishers, fluorescent lamps, and sharps in a proper container. Ammunition up to .50 caliber (separated from the firearm), flares, and fireworks at the Chemical Collection Centers. Not medicines or firearms.
Other places that take household hazardous waste
- Chemical Collection Center (South)250 S. Jackson Road, Venice, FL
- Citizens’ Convenience Center4010 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FL
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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