Citizen’s Drop-Off Area
Sumter County residents; fees by the bag or item
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
819 CR 529, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
What it takes
It’s the only place in Sumter County that takes tires, appliances, electronics, brush, construction debris, used motor oil, and batteries.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
Sumter County rules
- The Citizen’s Drop-Off Area charges $3.50 for each bag or can of household garbage up to 35 gallons and $6.50 for a bigger one, $9 a cubic yard for furniture, and $18 a cubic yard for brush, yard waste, and construction debris. Recyclables (plastics 1 to 7, cans, mixed paper, cardboard), scrap metal, batteries, gasoline, oil, and oil filters are free.
- Sumter County provides no trash or recycling pickup. Call your city (The Villages CDD 352-753-4508, Wildwood 352-330-1330, Coleman 352-748-1017, Bushnell 352-793-2591, Webster 352-793-2073, Center Hill 352-793-4431) or hire a private hauler.
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