For residential use by Alachua County residents; out-of-county residents need a residential Out-of-County Use Permit from the attendant. Commercially generated waste prohibited.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Yard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Confirm load charges and item surcharges before you go.
Payment: Call to confirm
Access rules
For residential use by Alachua County residents; out-of-county residents need a residential Out-of-County Use Permit from the attendant. Commercially generated waste prohibited.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon,Tue,Fri,Sat | 7:30 am–5:30 pm |
Closed Sun and county holidays (New Year's, MLK, Memorial, Juneteenth, Independence, Labor, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
Local time: Call to confirmWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Food waste drop-off pilot for composting through Dec 31, 2026.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Alachua County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery - Rural Collection Center - North Central ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026