Florida
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Gainesville (Alachua County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
All North Florida residents (Alachua and neighboring counties) may use the center year-round. Very Small Quantity Generator businesses may drop off hazardous waste for a fee.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m.-noon
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residents | No fee listed |
| VSQG businesses | Fee charged per the county HHW fee schedule |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste from residents. Businesses must pay for disposal regardless of quantity; see the county HHW fee schedule.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures are not listed on the hazardous waste page.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Alachua County residents can also use the household hazardous waste areas at the five Rural Collection Centers. Neighboring-county residents can also use Toxic Round-Up events.
- The county page also links information on fats, oils and greases, pharmaceutical disposal and medical sharps drop-off.
Nearby Florida towns
- Archer (Alachua County) transfer station
- Auburndale (Polk County) transfer station
- Brevard County household hazardous waste drop-off
- Brooksville (Hernando County) landfill
- Broward County transfer station
- Collier County transfer station
- Gainesville (Alachua County) transfer station
- Gainesville (Alachua County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.