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Rural Waste Service Centers

Service Structure Changes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I elect to subscribe to curbside collection?

    All Rural Waste customers have the opportunity to subscribe to curbside collection through Waste Pro at $14.17 a month. Services include weekly garbage, recycling and yard debris pick up, as well as bulky pick up upon request. Call Waste Pro at 606-1899 to learn more.


     
  • How about recycling, hazardous waste, electronics, or a reuse center item). Can I bring these items?

    Leon County strongly supports responsible disposal of waste. Recycling, household hazardous waste, electronics are accepted at no charge. Items the Attendant deems acceptable for the reuse center are also accepted free.  


     
  • Can I have access to free mulch?

    Yes, mulch will be available at no charge when supply exists.


     
  • I do not live in unincorporated Leon County, may I use the Center?

    At this time non-residents are not permitted to use the Waste Center. However, in the future a separate fee may be established for non-Leon residents.


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

    If you reside (full or part-time) in unincorporated Leon County, you may use the Waste Center. A 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 you live in unincorporated Leon County. A small ID sticker will be provided. The sticker must be displayed in your front windshield. Multiple Licenses can be attached to a single account/household.


     
  • Must I use my Driver’s License?

    A Driver’s License or State issued I.D. is the most convenient method to establish an account and access the Waste Center. However, any form of official I.D. can be used to issue the account.


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

    No, multiple Driver’s Licenses can be issued to a single household account. You must however live at the same address.
     

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
 

General Guidelines

Rural Waste Service Centers are designated places for residents living in unincorporated Leon County to drop off their garbage and recycling. From there, the garbage is transported to the Leon County Transfer Station.

Please have all garbage separated into the five categories of Household Garbage, Recyclables, Yard Waste, Bulky Household Items, and White Goods before you arrive at the waste service center. For more information contact: Jeff Stokeley (850) 606-1824.

Waste Items Accepted

Waste Items NOT Accepted

Household Garbage-such as kitchen waste.  Up to one level pickup truck load or equivalent.

Recyclables-see Recycling

Yard Waste-such as leaves, grass clippings and tree limbs.  Up to one level pickup truck load or equivalent.

Small Household Items-such as old toys. Up to one level pickup truck load or equivalent.

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

Up to 4 tires are accepted

LIMITED household hazardous waste: call 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 contact: Jeff Stokeley,
(850) 606-1824 or Jeff Stokeley.