Florida
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Lecanto (Citrus County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Citrus County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Central Landfill).
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
Citrus County households; Citrus County businesses on the same days (some items carry fees, with DEP record keeping).
Hours
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Quarterly Saturday collection: next on November 14, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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 |
|---|---|
| Households | Up to 10 gallons or 60 pounds free; extra $0.35 per pound plus a $6.00 transaction fee |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: flammables and fuels (gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, thinners, acetone), ammunition and shotgun shells, household fireworks and flares, pesticides and poisons, latex paint (only if liquid), oil-based paint and stains, adhesives, aerosol paints, roofing tar, paint strippers, photo chemicals, automotive fluids and additives, degreasers, lawn and garden chemicals, and corrosive cleaning products.
Holiday closures
Remaining 2026 schedule from the county: closed Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11), Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). The landfill closes at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, Thursday, December 24 and Thursday, December 31, with no hazardous waste drop-off those days.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- All loads must be covered with a tarp or cargo net; uncovered loads pay a $10.00 minimum plus $10.00 per ton.
- Businesses may call to schedule an early-morning appointment.
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.