NOTE: The only location that will accept household hazardous waste on Monday and Tuesday is the central county facility at 4010 Knights Trail Road in Nokomis.

Below are the three chemical collection sites and operating hours.

North Sarasota County
Chemical Collection Center
8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

The Bee Ridge facility features a ReUzIt Shop, open Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed 11 a.m. - noon for lunch), which handles products that are dropped off at the county's chemical collection centers, but are still usable. Residents and businesses can obtain free household chemicals and recycled paint for a nominal fee. Recycle bins are also available at this location.

Drop off Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed government holidays

Central Sarasota County
Central County Solid Waste Landfill Facility  (Central County landfill)
4010 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis

Drop off Hours:
Monday-Saturday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

South Sarasota County
Chemical Collection Center
250 S. Jackson Road, Venice

Drop off Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed government holidays

Items accepted at these facilities include but are not limited to:

• hazardous waste
• toxic waste
• paints
• pesticides
• automotive products
• pool chemicals
• automotive batteries
• fertilizers
• fire extinguishers
• fluorescent lamps (and compact fluorescent lamps)
• gasoline
• cleaners
• lawn and garden chemicals
• paint thinner
• solvents
• rechargeable batteries
• cell phones
• electronics
• sharps (needles, lancets)
• used motor oil

Copiers must be taken to the Bee Ridge Road center. A fee will be charged for disposal.