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Putnam County Central Landfill

140 County Landfill Rd, Palatka, FL, 32177

Who
Open to the public

Putnam County residents; driver license or photo ID required, plus proof of residency in the name of the person dumping (tax bill, ID with address, utility bill, lease). Known commercial loads are charged. Households paying the solid waste assessment get yearly allotments (3,000 lb C&D, 5,000 lb yard trash) at the central landfill only.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sunday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Gates locked at 5:00 PM; card payments only accepted at the Central Landfill.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
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Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

Limited

Residents may bring five car/light truck tires per year free; clean tires, no rims. Beyond that $210 per ton.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Limited

Flat-screen TVs and monitors accepted at the rear recycling area.

Item price: call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Limited

Weekly limits: 5 gal household hazardous waste, 5 gal used oil, 5 gal gas, 10 fluorescent bulbs.

Item price: call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

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Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per ton$24.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
Commercial disposal$38.00 per ton
Tires by the ton$210.00 per ton
Special handling$100.00 per ton

Residential rate $24 per ton; commercial $38 per ton.

Payment: cash, check, card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Putnam County residents; driver license or photo ID required, plus proof of residency in the name of the person dumping (tax bill, ID with address, utility bill, lease). Known commercial loads are charged. Households paying the solid waste assessment get yearly allotments (3,000 lb C&D, 5,000 lb yard trash) at the central landfill only.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri7:00 am–5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am–5:00 pm

Closed Sunday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Gates locked at 5:00 PM; card payments only accepted at the Central Landfill.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Hazardous waste
  • Medical waste
  • Ammunition

Free options

Five car or light truck tires per year free for residents.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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