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Household Hazardous Waste


       The Solid Waste Division’s Curbside Collection service does not pick up hazardous waste. Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can cause problems for the entire community. Collectively, these materials can contaminate our water supply and the air we breathe if they’re not disposed of safely.                                                                                                                                                                                
 
       A new pilot program for e-scrap (electronic waste) collection has been implemented at curbside inside the city limits of Gainesville.  On a trial basis the City of Gainesville will be testing the concept of collecting e-scrap at curbside.  The procedure will be the same as white goods by calling 334-2330 to schedule for a Wednesday pickup.  For a list of acceptable e-scrap as well as on-line scheduling click here.

All unused household hazardous waste, computers, TVs, and other electronics may be taken to:

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
5125 NE 63rd Ave
352-334-0440
7:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
8:00 am – Noon Sat.
 
Printer cartridges should not be thrown away. 
 
Return cartridges to the store they were purchased from for recycling.
Most cartridge packaging comes with a postage paid self-addressed label to return them to the manufacturer.
Take used cartridges to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

For other bio-hazardous waste such as syringes contact:

Alachua County Environmental Protection
352-334-7930
  

Old paint, used oil (up to 5 gal.), oil filters, batteries, aerosol cans (partially full) and fluorescent lamps will be accepted for recycling or proper disposal at:

  
Alachua County’s Rural Collection Centers
352-338-3233
 
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
352-334-0440

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                            

Check out Alachua County’s Household Hazardous Waste website at:

 
Also check out the A-Z Recycling Source for a more detailed list of hazardous waste.