Hazardous Waste Center
7550 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 606-1803
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 am-5 pm; Closed Sunday.
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What is Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste is any form of waste that poses a threat to human health and/or the environment. Hazardous waste can be flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
What is the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center?
The Hazardous Waste Center is your one-stop location for household hazardous waste and electronics disposal. Its services are free for all Leon County households. In FY 22-23, the center processed 530 tons of potentially hazardous material from an estimated 19,600 residents and businesses, of which 338 tons were removed from the solid waste stream through recycling or
reuse.
Other Drop-Off Locations
- Rural Waste Service Centers
Paints, used oils, car batteries and fluorescent bulbs can be dropped off at the Ft. Braden, Miccosukee or Woodville Rural Waste Service Centers. All other hazardous waste should be taken to the main Household Hazardous Waste Center at 7550 Apalachee Parkway.
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off location
1800 N. Blair Stone Road
Learn about our newest convenient Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off location. This site is for residential household hazardous waste only and accepts limited items.
Businesses, Government Agencies, and Other Non-Household Groups
To learn more on how businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations can properly dispose of hazardous waste, call (850) 606-1803.