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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Sumter County

Sumter County’s Citizen’s Drop-Off Area doesn’t take hazardous waste. The county collects it, with household electronics, at mobile collection days (amnesty days), 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Automotive fluids and batteries, cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, paints, thinners, solvents, old gas, propane tanks up to 25 pounds, fluorescent lamps, pool chemicals, and smoke detectors. No explosives, tires, or empty paint cans. Sharps go through the Florida Department of Health.

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.

All Florida collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 19, 2026.

Sources: Sumter County: Solid Waste; Sumter County: Household Electronics & Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection (Amnesty Day)

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