About Us Home Page In 2018, Central Florida was ranked first in the nation for job growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, Forbes magazine ranked the metro Orlando region No. 1 to invest in a home with an estimated 84,000 building permits issued in Orange County valued at $2.3 billion. Orange County also earned the highest AAA credit rating from Moody's Investors Service, recognizing its fiscal reliability and continued quality-of-life enhancements.
As a free service, Orange County residents may bring their household hazardous and electronic waste to a community collection event or drop-off location. No commercial waste is accepted.
Community Collection Events
October 12, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Apopka High School 555 W. Martin Street Apopka, FL 32712
November 16, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. East Orange County Service Center 12050 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32826
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Locations
Orange County Landfill 5901 Young Pine Road Orlando, FL 32829 Open Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Porter Transfer Station 1326 Good Homes Road Orlando, FL 32818 Open Thursday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
McLeod Road Transfer Station Closed for renovations until Fall 2020
Attendant present to help with unloading. Quantities for paint and chemicals limited to 25 gallons per vehicle.
Don't bring gas or other pressurized cylinders (except for propane tanks, see below for details), biologically active materials, radioactive materials, explosives, ammunition, tires, rear-projection televisions, fireworks, emergency flares, or prescription drugs.
Propane tanks up to 20 lbs. are accepted at the transfer station and community collection events. Tanks up to 100 lbs. are accepted at the Orange County Landfill.
Before bringing waste to a community collection event or drop-off location: use up any material that is still usable. Label the material. If you do not know what the material is, label it "unknown." Don't mix different or unknown materials together. Pack leaking containers in a larger container with absorbent material, such as kitty litter, to soak up leaks. Use boxes with dividers for easy packaging and transport.
Help protect the environment and our health. Don't dispose of dangerous household chemicals in your garbage, down storm drains, into sinks, or by burying them. They pose a threat to Florida's drinking water.
Product labels can tip you off to a potential hazard. Look for any of these words: Pesticide, Warning, Caustic, Poison, Acid, Danger, or Flammable.
Household hazardous waste includes items like these:
Electronic equipment can be recycled. An item is considered electronic waste if it contains a circuit board. Examples include:
When disposing of unwanted or expired medications, do not flush them down the toilet or pour them down the drain. Instead, bring them to one of Orange County's drop-off locations, which can be found at www.drugfreecoalition.org or on the EcoMap at www.ocfl.net/environment. You may also safely dispose of unwanted medications by following these federal guidelines:
When replacing an air conditioner, freezer, or refrigerator, have the delivery company remove your old appliance. These contain freon and will not be picked up curbside.
Orange County residents may bring freon-containing devices to the Orange County Landfill or a transfer station during operating hours for a minimum charge of $6.
Solid Waste Division 5901 Young Pine Road Orlando, FL 32829
Email: Solid.Waste@ocfl.net Solid Waste Hotline: (407) 836-6601
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