Florida
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Tallahassee household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Leon County Hazardous Waste Center and Rural Waste Service Centers.
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
The Hazardous Waste Center is free for all Leon County households. The Rural Waste Service Centers serve only residents of unincorporated Leon County (outside city limits). Bring a government ID showing an unincorporated address, or your ID plus official mail such as a utility bill, tax document or lease. Businesses cannot use the drop-off sites or rural centers. Businesses that generate under 220 lbs of hazardous waste a month can book an appointment at the Hazardous Waste Center for a reduced-cost service.
Hours
- Hazardous Waste Center and Solid Waste Facility (7550 Apalachee Pkwy): Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Woodville, Ft. Braden and Miccosukee Rural Waste Service Centers: Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 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 |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste and electronics, Leon County households | Free |
| Rural Waste Service Centers, unincorporated residents | Free, one level pickup bed load (or a trailer no larger than 8 x 6 x 2 ft) per day |
Hazardous waste
The Hazardous Waste Center takes aerosols, personal care items such as nail polish, remover and hair color, spot removers, glues, lamp oil, light bulbs, and electronics (phones, printers and ink cartridges, computers, TVs, cables, modems, games, stereos, DVDs, CDs, VHS and cassettes). It also takes household cleaners, motor oil, gasoline and paint (15 gallon limit each), fuel oil, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, stains, thinners, turpentine, solvents, caulks, herbicides, insecticides, pool chemicals, lighter fluid, mercury thermometers, and alkaline, rechargeable, watch and car batteries. Rural centers take paints, used oils, car batteries and fluorescent bulbs only. The Blair Stone Road site is residential only and takes a limited list.
Holiday closures
The county pages do not list holiday closures. Call before visiting on a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted at the Hazardous Waste Center: Styrofoam, medical waste and prescription drugs, radioactive waste, and compressed gas cylinders other than 1 lb and 20 lb propane. The Florida Department of Health in Leon County has sharps containers.
- Rural centers take household garbage, yard debris, small household items, bulk items (refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, washers, dryers, window AC units, furniture and mattresses, up to 2 per trip), up to 4 tires, and recyclables. Sort your load into those groups before you arrive.
- Loads over the limit are turned away and sent to Marpan. Commercial haulers, including tree trimmers, must use the Solid Waste Management Facility at 7550 Apalachee Parkway.
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.