Computer Recycling in Ocala, FL

Computers, monitors, keyboards and mice are accepted free at Ocala's two Hazardous/Electronic Waste Amnesty Days each year. County recycling centers also take computers with a permit.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a computer in Ocala

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OcalaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
How it works
Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Ocala Hazardous/Electronic Waste Amnesty DaysCity service · OcalaOcala residentsFree
How it works
Two city-sponsored free drop-off days a year for Ocala residents for household hazardous waste and electronics (paint, thinners, NiCad batteries, TVs, computers, cell phones). Dates and locations from Sanitation at 352-351-6697 or 352-351-6698.
Cost & rules
- Only on the two amnesty days each year; call 352-351-6697 for dates and locations.
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Marion County recycling centersCounty service · Marion CountyMarion County residentsConditions apply$100
How it works
18 county recycling centers in unincorporated Marion County, free for assessed unincorporated residents. Residents of incorporated cities (such as Ocala) may use them with an annual non-assessed permit ($100, up to 3 vehicles), bought at 5601 SE 66th St., Ocala. Materials vary by site; no businesses.
Cost & rules
Fees
Annual permit for incorporated-city or out-of-county residents $100
- Ocala and other incorporated-city residents need a $100 annual non-assessed permit (up to 3 vehicles).
- Electronics sites only; computer recycling includes certified data destruction.
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Fees
Annual permit for incorporated-city or out-of-county residents	$100

Before you go

List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.

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Florida rules

DEP recommends recycling unwanted computers; there is no state computer take-back law. Source: Florida DEP: Electronics Waste (opens in new tab)
Florida has no specific law or regulation for discarded electronics (no manufacturer take-back or disposal ban); only general regulations apply. Source: Florida DEP: Electronics Waste (opens in new tab)

More Florida rules (9)

Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Source: Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab)
Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Source: Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab)
County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Source: Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab)
A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)
DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Recycling & trash disposal (opens in new tab) · Marion County Solid Waste
- Unincorporated residents pay an annual assessment and use the recycling centers at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of incorporated cities and towns and outside the county can buy an annual permit for up to 3 vehicles for $100. Checked October 26, 2026.
Materials accepted at recycling centers (opens in new tab) · Marion County Solid Waste
- Businesses not paying the assessment may not use the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics go in green compactor boxes at Baseline, Dunnellon, Forest Corners, Fort McCoy, Martel, Newton and Weirsdale. Computer recycling includes certified data destruction. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic computer recycling includes certified data destruction. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Sanitation information (opens in new tab) · City of Ocala Sanitation
- The city sponsors two Hazardous/Electronic Waste Amnesty Days a year, free, including oil, gas, paint, thinners and NiCad batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Amnesty days also take television sets, computers (monitors, keyboards, mice), cell phones and game systems. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Electronics Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Florida has no specific law or regulation for discarded electronics (no manufacturer take-back or disposal ban); only general regulations apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP recommends recycling unwanted computers; there is no state computer take-back law. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Checked October 26, 2026.

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