Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility
Open to the public; fees by the ton; hazardous waste free for residents
| Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on other holidays.
- Hand unloaders must be on the scale by 4:15 p.m. on weekdays and 12:15 p.m. on Saturdays.
6120 Glades Cut-Off Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
What it takes
It’s the only place in St. Lucie County that takes tires, appliances, paint, electronics, brush, construction debris, used motor oil, batteries, and household hazardous waste.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
St. Lucie County rules
- The Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility in Fort Pierce charges $79 a ton for garbage, $69 for construction debris and yard waste, and $25 for clean wood, $10 minimum; scrap metal and appliances are $3 a load. Pay with cash, a major credit card, or a company check with two forms of ID; no personal checks.
- St. Lucie County residents can bring household hazardous waste to the facility free, except tanks and cylinders. Containers can hold up to 5 gallons; car fluids and fuels are limited to three 5-gallon containers a household a day, and dry chemicals to 100 pounds. No business or out-of-county waste. Drive to the scale house and tell the operator what you’re dropping off.
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