DeSoto County Landfill (household hazardous waste lean-to)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by DeSoto County in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida.
- Address
- 3268 SW Dishong Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7:30 am-5:30 pm (on the scale by 5:00 pm)
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 863-993-4826
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with DeSoto County at 863-993-4826 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)Motor oil and/or hydraulic oil; oil from generators; paint; batteries
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Note from the sourceAnnual residential hazardous waste collection day each March
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 28 mi away · 250 S Jackson Road, Venice, FLWho can use it: Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FLWho can use it: Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
- Permanent drop-off · 30 mi away · 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FLWho can use it: Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Permanent drop-off · 35 mi away · 6000 Skipper Road, Sebring, FL
- Permanent drop-off · 39 mi away · 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, FLWho can use it: Manatee County residents only. No commercial or out-of-county drop-off.
All programs in DeSoto County →
FAQ
Who can use DeSoto County Landfill (household hazardous waste lean-to)?
The source does not state residency rules. Call 863-993-4826 before you go.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 863-993-4826 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- desotobocc.com/206/Landfill
- www.desotobocc.com/207/Hazardous-Waste-Collection-Day
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf