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Hazardous Waste Collection Sites
Three permanent household collection centers are available to accept household hazardous wastes (Sarasota County residents only). No business waste is accepted. Businesses should call 941-861-5000 or visit the Project Green Sweep page for disposal information. 

NOTE: The lone collection center that accepts household hazardous wastes on Monday and Tuesday is the Central County Facility at 4010 Knights Trail Road in Nokomis.

Below are the three chemical collection sites and their operating hours.


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

The Bee Ridge facility (Rothenbach Park) features a ReUzIt Shop  which provides reusable materials that have been disposed off at the three County Chemical Collection Centers. These materials are free of charge.  Recycle bins and sharps containers are also available at this location. The ReUzIt shop hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

Recycle bins are also available at this location.


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 the 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) in proper containers ONLY
  • used motor oil
  • un-used or expired pharmaceuticals and medications 

Copiers must be taken to the North Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center at 8750 Bee Ridge Rd. or the Central County Citizens Convenience Center. A fee will be charged for disposal.

 
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