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Alachua County Rural Collection Center - Phifer

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Alachua County Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Alachua County, Florida.

Address: 11700 SE Hawthorne Rd, FL
Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 7:30 am-5:30 pm; closed Wed, Thu, Sun and county holidays
Who can use it: Alachua County residents (residential use only). Out-of-county residents should ask the attendant about a residential Out-of-County Use Permit. Commercial waste prohibited.
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 352-338-3233

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Alachua County Solid Waste and Resource Recovery at 352-338-3233 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
–Antifreeze
–Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
✓Electronics
–Propane
–Pesticides
–Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Oil filters; fluorescent lamps; rechargeable batteries; vehicle/boat batteries; computer equipment; electronics; up to 5 gallons of waste oil and old paint per day

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limitsUp to 5 gallons of waste oil and old paint per day; one visit per day; residential use only

Rules and residency

Who can use itAlachua County residents (residential use only). Out-of-county residents should ask the attendant about a residential Out-of-County Use Permit. Commercial waste prohibited.

Note from the sourceLimited HHW drop-off (not a full HHW facility)

Directions

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Nearby alternatives

Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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FAQ

Who can use Alachua County Rural Collection Center - Phifer?

Alachua County residents (residential use only). Out-of-county residents should ask the attendant about a residential Out-of-County Use Permit. Commercial waste prohibited.

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 352-338-3233 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 352-338-3233 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: up to 5 gallons of waste oil and old paint per day. Limit: Up to 5 gallons of waste oil and old paint per day.

Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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