Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center (Venice)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Sarasota County Solid Waste in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida.
- Address
- 250 S Jackson Road, Venice, FL
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8:00 am-4:00 pm; closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Who can use it
- Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 941-861-5000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Sarasota County Solid Waste at 941-861-5000 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)Automotive batteries; batteries (button, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, rechargeable); cell phones; chemicals; cleaners; electronics; fluorescent lamps and CFLs; gasoline; paints; paint thinner; pesticides; pool chemicals; used motor oil
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itSarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
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 · 7 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 · 14 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 · 27 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 · 28 mi away · 3268 SW Dishong Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Permanent drop-off · 48 mi away · 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, FL 33966Who can use it: Lee County residents (residential only)
- Permanent drop-off · 48 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).
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FAQ
Who can use Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center (Venice)?
Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints. Accepted: paint thinner.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.scgov.net/government/solid-waste/hazardous-waste
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf