Leon County Hazardous Waste Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Leon County Solid Waste Management in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
- Address
- 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm; closed Sunday
- Who can use it
- Free for all Leon County households
- Cost
- Free for Leon County households
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 850-606-1803
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.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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FAQ
Who can use Leon County Hazardous Waste Center?
Free for all Leon County households
Is it free?
Free for Leon County households
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: motor oil, gasoline (15 gal limit), fuel oil, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, parts cleaner, paint (15 gal limit), stains, thinner, turpentine, solvents, caulks, herbicides, insecticides, pool chemicals, lighter fluid, mercury thermometers.
What will they turn away?
Styrofoam; medical waste and prescription drugs; radioactive waste; compressed gas cylinders other than 1-lb and 20-lb propane (no large propane, oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, scuba)
- cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Government/Departments/Resource-Stewardship/Solid-Waste-Management/Ha
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf