Hardee County Landfill (household hazardous waste collection program)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site in Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida.
- Address
- 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
- Hours
- Landfill Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:00 pm, Sat 7:30 am-12:00 pm (batteries and used oil); other HHW at scheduled collection events
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- (863) 773-5089
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with the operator at (863) 773-5089 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)Batteries; used oil (up to 15 gallons per household)
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 sourceMost recent posted HHW collection event: Jul 11, 2026, 8 am-noon at the landfill. Hardee is the FDEP host county for the Glades cooperative program (William Smith, 863-444-4594).
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 · 25 mi away · 6000 Skipper Road, Sebring, FL
- Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 3268 SW Dishong Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 5 Environmental Loop S, Winter Haven, FLWho can use it: Noncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Permanent drop-off · 40 mi away · 13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton, FLWho can use it: Must show a state-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address. City of Tampa residents included under a city-county contract (no extra charge).
- Permanent drop-off · 42 mi away · 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, FLWho can use it: Manatee County residents only. No commercial or out-of-county drop-off.
- Permanent drop-off · 42 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.
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FAQ
Who can use Hardee County Landfill (household hazardous waste collection program)?
The source does not state residency rules. Call (863) 773-5089 before you go.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call (863) 773-5089 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call (863) 773-5089 to check.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.hardeecountyfl.gov/departments-services/public-works/landfill/
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf
- wastemap.org/Facility-Profile.cfm?idsFacility=759&iconType=HH
- www.hardeecountyfl.gov/events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-3/