Recycling in Orlando, FL

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Orange County Utilities, Solid Waste Division
  • Orange County residents may bring household hazardous and electronic waste to a collection event or drop-off location as a free service; no commercial waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW accepted includes paint products and rechargeable batteries (tape lithium terminals). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint and chemicals are limited to 25 gallons per vehicle; tires and rear-projection TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires and rear-projection televisions are not accepted at HHW drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (anything with a circuit board) such as cell phones, computers, tablets and televisions can be dropped off at HHW sites; rear-projection TVs cannot be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not put electronics in the blue-lid recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Orange County Utilities offers HHW and e-waste disposal free of charge at events and drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Orange County residents may bring freon-containing devices (air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators) to the landfill during operating hours for a minimum charge of $10.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Landfill and Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Orange County Utilities, Solid Waste Division
  • Orange County Landfill, 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829; non-account customers Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates effective October 1, 2026; the minimum charge is $10.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste passenger tires: maximum of 8, $3.00 each at the landfill and Porter Transfer Station; not accepted at McLeod Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • More than 8 passenger tires or other tire loads cost $249.00/ton; loads of 25+ need a variance or transporter license and go only to the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Class III waste (C&D debris, furniture, etc.) is $42.70/ton and only accepted at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Get Large Items Picked Up (opens in new tab) · City of Orlando Solid Waste Division
  • The city picks up some furniture, appliances and other large items for free on yard waste day, without scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Up to two large items may be put at the curb on yard waste day for free pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free items: standard household refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers; sofas, chairs, dressers, TV consoles; toilets, sinks and other hand-loadable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items too big or heavy to load by hand need a claw truck; the cost depends on the type and amount of items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers before putting them at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Place items at the edge of your property before the curb, without blocking the street, sidewalk, mailboxes or hydrants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • If items are too big or heavy to load safely, the city lets you know so you can schedule a pickup at 407.246.2314. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Request a Dumpster Bag Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Orlando Solid Waste Division
  • You must have a "dumpster-in-a-bag" and the pickup address must be in the City of Orlando Solid Waste service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fill the bag with construction materials, furniture, old appliances and other typical dumpster items, but no hazardous materials, chemicals or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city charges $100 per dumpster bag picked up, billed on the OUC bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A special truck picks up the bag within 3-5 working days after the request. Checked October 26, 2026.
• What Goes Where (opens in new tab) · City of Orlando Solid Waste Division
  • Flattened cardboard boxes go in the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No plastic bags; empty recycling directly into the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronic Waste and Textile Recycling Event (opens in new tab) · City of Orlando, Keep Orlando Beautiful
  • Keep Orlando Beautiful holds the electronic waste and textile recycling event at Orlando Festival Park twice a year; participants needn't leave the car or be city residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronics: computer monitors, televisions (one per household), phones, cell phones, fax machines, rechargeable batteries, circuit boards, stereo equipment, games and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Industries of Central Florida: Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
  • Donations are taken at any Goodwill retail store or Donation Xpress Center in the six-county region. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Industries of Central Florida: Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
  • Goodwill Goldenrod: 4780 South Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822; Mon-Sun 9 A.M.-9 P.M.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Lake Nona: 12865 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832; Mon-Sun 9 A.M.-9 P.M.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill College Park Donation Xpress: 3235 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804; Mon-Sun 8 A.M.-7 P.M.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Colonial Plaza Donation Xpress: 2212 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803; Mon-Sun 8 A.M.-7 P.M.. 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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