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Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Center (Central Solid Waste Facility)

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site in Tavares, Lake County, Florida.

Address: 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares, FL 32778
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Who can use it: Not stated by the source
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 352-253-1684

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with the operator at 352-253-1684 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)Paint; motor oil; gasoline; propane tanks 20 lb or under; antifreeze; car and household batteries; lawn chemicals; pesticides; light bulbs; aerosol cans; pool chemicals

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

Quantity limitsPer household per year at the Central facility: paint 50 gal, motor oil 60 gal, gasoline 60 gal, antifreeze/lawn chemicals/pesticides/pool chemicals 20 gal each, light bulbs 10; convenience centers per day: 10 gal each, propane and batteries 2, aerosols 5

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

Note from the sourceHHW is also accepted at each Lake County convenience center during business hours and at scheduled Mobile Unit stops.

Note from the sourceConflict: Old lakecountyfl.gov/trash-recycling/hazardous-waste URL returns 404; current page is lakecountyfl.gov/303.

Map

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

Sumter County Household Electronics & Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection (Amnesty Day)
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Orange County household hazardous waste Drop-Off - Porter Transfer Station
Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818
Who can use it: Orange County residents (free service); no commercial waste
Marion County Baseline Household Hazardous Waste (Baseline Landfill)
Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 5601 SE 66th Street, Ocala, FL 34480
Who can use it: Households paying the Marion County solid waste assessment
Orange County household hazardous waste Drop-Off - Orange County Landfill
Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829
Who can use it: Orange County residents (free service); no commercial waste
Volusia County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - West Volusia Transfer Station
Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 3151 E New York Avenue, DeLand, FL
Who can use it: Volusia County residents
Osceola County household hazardous waste Drop-Off - Bass Road Disposal Facility
Permanent drop-off · 37 mi away · 750 S Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Who can use it: Osceola County residents (incl. Kissimmee and St. Cloud); residential households only

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FAQ

Who can use Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Center (Central Solid Waste Facility)?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 352-253-1684 before you go.

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 352-253-1684 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 352-253-1684 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Paint. Limit: Per household per year at the Central facility: paint 50 gal, motor oil 60 gal, gasoline 60 gal, antifreeze/lawn chemicals/pesticides/pool chemicals 20 gal each, light bulbs 10.

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

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