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Rural Waste Service Centers

Rural Waste Service Centers

The centers are located at the following locations:

Site Address Days Hours Phone
Solid Waste Facility 7550 Apalachee Pkwy Mon - Sat 8am-5pm 850.606.1800
Woodville 549 Henry Jones Rd

Fri

Sat, Sun

9am-6pm

9am-5pm

 850.488.9099
Ft Braden 2485 East Joe Thomas Rd

Fri

Sat, Sun

9am-6pm

9am-5pm

 850.488.9119
Miccosukee 13051 Miccosukee Rd

Fri

Sat, Sun

9am-6pm

9am-5pm

 850.922.0097
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I elect to subscribe to curbside collection?

    All Leon County residents may subscribe to curbside collection through Waste Pro. Services include weekly garbage and recycle collection, yard debris pick up, and bulky items pick up. Call Waste Pro at 606-1899 to learn more.


     
  • Can I bring recycling, household hazardous waste, and electronics to the Waste Center?

    Leon County strongly supports responsible disposal of waste. Recycling, household hazardous waste, and electronics are accepted at no charge for Leon County residents.


     
  • Do I have access to free mulch?

    When available, free mulch is accessible to both City and County residents at the Solid Waste Management Facility 7550 Apalachee Parkway.


     
  • I do not live in Unincorporated Leon County; may I use the Center?

    At this time, only residents of unincorporated Leon County are permitted to use the Waste Centers.


     
  • I only live in Leon County part-time and my driver’s license is not from Leon County. May I use the Center?

    Full- or part-time residents of Unincorporated Leon County may use the Waste Center. Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease agreement in your name, will be required to obtain an account.


     
  • How do I establish an account?

    An account can be created by visiting your Waste Center where the attendant will view your driver’s license, utility bill, or property tax documentation to validate that you live in unincorporated Leon County.


     
  • I have multiple family members who may drop off garbage from my household; do we each have a separate account?

    Multiple driver’s licenses can be issued to a single household account. You must, however, live at the same address.


     

General Guidelines

Rural Waste Service Centers are designated locations for residents living in unincorporated Leon County to drop off their household garbage, recycling, yard debris, bulky and white items, and limited household hazardous waste.

Please have all waste separated as follows before you arrive at the Waste Service Center: Household Garbage, Yard Debris, Small Household Items, Bulk Items, Recycling, and Household Hazardous Waste. For more information call (850) 606-1824.

Waste Items Accepted

Waste Items NOT Accepted

Waste disposal is limited to one level pickup truck load or equivalent, per customer, per day.

Household Garbage such as kitchen waste. 

Yard Debris such as leaves, grass clippings and tree limbs.  

Small Household Items such as old toys. 

Bulk Items such as refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, washers, dryers, window a/c units, furniture, mattresses (2 white goods or bulky items per trip).

Tires - up to 4 tires are accepted

Recyclables - please see RECYCLING

LIMITED Household Hazardous Waste - call (850) 606-1803 for information about disposal of used motor oil, paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, corrosives, etc.

No Commercial Waste such as those from lawn services, tree trimmers, appliance repair shops, building contractors, or automotive shops
No roofing materials, concrete rubble, automotive parts, or  lawnmowers.

No medical wastes (sharps or medicines).

For more information call (850) 606-1824.