Recycling in Key West, FL

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Checked October 26, 2026

• What is Bulk Waste? How do I get it picked up? (opens in new tab) · City of Key West
  • WM picks up bulk items for free twice a year if the pile is under two cubic yards; larger piles are estimated and prepaid. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Waste Info Sheet (opens in new tab) · City of Key West Utilities Department
  • Call WM at 305-296-8297 to schedule before placing items on the right of way. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household items include sofas/couches, tables, chairs, mattresses, box springs, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each residential property gets two bulk pickups of 2 cubic yards or less (3 x 3 x 6 feet) of household items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Curbside Collections info sheet (rev. 03.10.2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Key West Utilities Department
  • Monthly household hazardous waste and electronic waste drop-off on the 1st Saturday of each month at Indigenous Park, 1800 White Street, 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste, e-waste, appliances and waste tires at the current tipping fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wastes at the City Transfer Station are charged the current transfer station tipping fee. 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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