Recycling in Altamonte Springs, FL

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• Hazardous and Special Waste (opens in new tab) · Seminole County Solid Waste Management Division
  • HHW disposal is provided at no cost to all Seminole County residents, including residents of incorporated cities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted HHW chemicals include paints, stains, sealants, thinners and strippers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronics include computers, monitors, televisions, printers, cell phones and audio-visual equipment; remove personal data first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents are encouraged to remove personal data from electronics before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted batteries: lead-acid, Ni-Cd, mercury, gel cell and lithium. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Central Transfer Station tires: limit 4 per person at $3.16 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill tires: limit 10 per person at $3.16 per tire; oversized tires charged by weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Locations and Facilities (opens in new tab) · Seminole County Solid Waste Management Division
  • Businesses are not permitted to drop off hazardous materials through the HHW program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Central Transfer Station, 1950 State Road 419, Longwood, FL 32750, open Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Seminole County Landfill, 1930 Osceola Road, Geneva, FL 32732, open daily 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill accepts used oil, oil filters, lead-acid batteries and propane tanks. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rates and Fees (opens in new tab) · Seminole County Solid Waste Management Division
  • Electronics (e-scrap) are free for all Seminole County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Curbside Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Seminole County Solid Waste Management Division
  • Recyclables including flattened cardboard must fit in the curbside bin; items that do not fit should be brought to the Central Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Spring Cleanup & Special Pickups (opens in new tab) · City of Altamonte Springs Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Spring Cleanup is a free service for city residents; furniture, appliances and large tree trimmings are picked up free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Cleanup 2027 dates are March 29-April 9. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
  • Residents who do not want to wait for Spring Cleanup can request a special pickup; minimum charge $70, scheduled after payment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city does not collect electronics, tires, propane tanks, paint, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals or other HHW. Checked October 18, 2026 (automated check).
• What Is & Is Not Collected (opens in new tab) · City of Altamonte Springs Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Mattresses, furniture and large appliances are not collected with garbage; see Spring Cleanup and Special Pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Altamonte Springs Solid Waste & Recycling
  • Recycling drop-off: City Hall parking lot behind the Annex Building, 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling drop-off: Eastmonte Park overflow parking lot, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents can drop off recycled items at City Hall and Eastmonte Park. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida Statutes 403.708: Prohibition; penalty (landfill disposal bans) (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
  • Lead-acid batteries may not be disposed of in landfills or in any waste-to-energy facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Everyone who sells lead-acid batteries at retail must accept used lead-acid batteries as trade-ins for new lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida Statutes 403.717: Waste tire and lead-acid battery requirements (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
  • For these rules a lead-acid battery is one designed for motor vehicles, vessels and aircraft. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Battery Fact Sheet / Homeowner's Guide to Battery Recycling and Disposal (PDF, 2024) (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP fact sheet: retailers are required to take back wet cell lead-acid batteries (autos, boats, trucks) for recycling as trade-ins for new batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Under state law and regulations, alkaline batteries may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEP recommends taping each battery's terminals (or the whole battery) with non-conductive tape such as electrical tape. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Take Charge Florida (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at major retailers such as Lowe's, Best Buy and The Home Depot that take part in Call2Recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call2Recycle is free to residents and accepts lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-zinc batteries plus small lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Single-use batteries up to 11 pounds (AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, button cells) and small lead-acid batteries are taken only at limited participating retail locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP: a convenient and free rechargeable battery recycling system is available to every resident and every business, institution and government facility in Florida. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP points residents to the Call2Recycle locator or 1-877-2RECYCLE for rechargeable battery and cell phone drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.

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