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Gainesville’sRecyclingResourceGuideCity of GainesvillePublic Works DepartmentSolid Waste DivisionCustomer ServiceOnline(352) 334-2330ZeroWasteGNV.com2020 edition
About this GuideThe Gainesville Recycling Resource Guide is an informational directory to assist residents andbusinesses with finding local options to recycle, donate, compost, resell, repair, and properlydispose of various unwanted materials. Be sure to confirm with drop-off locations prior to arriving toverify site location, materials accepted, and hours of operation. This guide was compiled as aninformational service to our residents and does not imply an endorsement or approval bythe City of Gainesville. All businesses and organizations listed in this guide are responsible forcomplying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws pertaining to recycling, waste disposal,and environmental protection. Most items listed are accepted for recycling for free at drop-off sites;however, fees may apply for the disposal of other items at private facilities and for commerciallygenerated waste.
Index of MaterialsAAbsorbents (oil & motor fluids)AcidsAerosol Cans (non-toxic)Aerosol Cans (toxic)Air Pillows (plastic)Aluminum Bottles & CansAluminum Foil & PansAntifreezeAppliances (non-working)Appliances (working)Art & Craft SuppliesAsbestosAsphaltAuto Parts (used)BBarrels (drums)Bases (alkalines)Bathtubs & Sinks (metal)Batteries (button cell)Batteries (car)Batteries (rechargeable)Bicycles (non-motorized)BoatsBooks (hardback)Books (paperback)Bubble WrapBuilding Materials (home interiorwaste)Buttons & Sewing SuppliesCCarbon Monoxide DetectorsCardboard (corrugated)Carpeting & Carpet PadsCartons (beverage, soup)Catheters (tubing)Cell PhonesChemical Waste (hazardous)Christmas Trees (artificial)Christmas Trees (natural)Clothes HangersClothing (textiles)Coffee Cups (paper & foam)Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)ComputersConcreteConstruction & Demolition Debris(C&D)Cooking OilCopperCorks (wine corks)Cylinders & Tanks (flammable)Cylinders & Tanks (nonflammable)DDead Animals (report)DirtDrink PouchesDry Cleaner Bags (plastic)EEgg Cartons (clear plastic)Egg Cartons (foam)Egg Cartons (paper)ElectronicsExplosivesEyeglassesGGarbage (Trash)Gas CansGlass Bottles & JarsGlasswareGrass ClippingsGuns & AmmunitionHHair (human)Hearing AidsHoliday LightsHousehold Hazardous WasteIInjured Animals (report)Ink CartridgesIron (scrap metal)JJet Ski (water ski)Jewelry Making SuppliesJunk MailFKFabricFences/FencingFiberglass (insulation)Filters (air conditioning)Fire ExtinguishersFireworksFlagsFluorescent BallastsFluorescent Lights (tubes)Foam TraysFood Waste (food scraps)Food Waste (unused/unopened)Fuel (gaseous)Fuel (liquid)Fuel Tanks (empty)FurnitureKitchen CabinetsLLawnmowersLeavesLight Bulbs (incandescent)
MMagazines & CatalogsMattresses & Box SpringsMedia (videotapes, DVDs, CDs,records)Medical EquipmentMedical Waste (needles, syringes,sharps)Medications & PharmaceuticalWasteMetal CansMicrowavable Trays (plastic)Motor OilMotor Oil FiltersMusical InstrumentsNNewspaper Bags (plastic)NewspapersOOffice PaperOffice SuppliesQVRVacuum CleanersVehicles (cars)Video Game Consoles (electronics)Radioactive WasteRailroad Ties & LandscapingTimberReceipts (thermal paper)Window GlassWood Debris (tree removal)Wrapping PaperSXSchool SuppliesScrap MetalSeptic & Sewage TanksSewage (untreated)Sharps (syringes, needles, lancets)Shoes (athletic)Shoes (dress)Shredded PaperSinks (porcelain)Six-pack Rings (plastic)Smoke DetectorsSports & Exercise EquipmentSteel CansStorage Bags (plastic)YTPPacking Material (plastic or foam)Paint (oil & latex)Pallets (wooden & plastic)Paper BagsPaperboardPet SuppliesPhone BooksPicture FramesPipes (PVC)Pizza BoxesPlant Pot & Trays (plastic)Plastic Bags (grocery bags)Plastic Bottle CapsPlastic Bottles, Jugs & TubsPlastic Clamshells (non-rigidplastics)Plastic CupsPlastic TubesPlastic TubsPrescription Vials (empty)Printer & Ink CartridgesWTar (roof & driveway)TelevisionsThermometers (mercury)Thermostats (mercury)Tires (auto)Tires (bicycle)Toilets (porcelain)ToysTrailersTransmission FluidTrees (disposal)Trees (report fallen trees)UYard Waste (yard debris)Yarn & StringZ
Collection CentersResidents of the City of Gainesville may take their waste and recycling items to the Alachua County HouseholdHazardous Waste Collection Center and any Alachua County Rural Collection Center for free.Alachua/High SpringsRural Collection CenterFairbanks Rural CollectionCenterPhifer Rural CollectionCenter16929 NW US Hwy. 441Gainesville, FL 326099920 NE Waldo Rd.Gainesville, FL 32609117700 SE Hawthorne Rd.Gainesville, FL 32609Phone: 386-454-2563Phone: 352-334-3873Phone: 352-334-3874Archer Rural CollectionCenterNorth Central RuralCollection CenterRural Collection Center Hours:19401 SW Archer Rd.Gainesville, FL 3260910714 N State Rd. 121Gainesville, FL 326097:30 AM to 5:30 PM on MON,TUE, FRI, & SATPhone: 352-495-3257Phone: 352-334-3875(Closed WED, THU, & SUN)Household HazardousWaste Drop-off CenterRecycling MaterialsRecovery Facility (MRF)5125 NE 63rd Ave.Gainesville, FL 326095120 NE 63rd Ave.Gainesville, FL 32609Phone: 352-334-0172Phone: 352-548-1341Hours: MON-FRI 7 AM to 5 PM,SAT 8 AM to NoonHours: MON-FRI 7 AM to 5 PM,SAT 7 AM to NoonLeveda BrownEnvironmental Park &Transfer Station5115 NE 63rd Ave.Gainesville, FL 32609Phone: 352-334-0172Hours: MON-FRI 7 AM to 5 PM,SAT 7 AM to Noon, Fees may applyWARNING - SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREDorThese materials are NOT accepted for disposal in residential or commercial waste collection containers asthey pose a serious health and safety hazard.Any items marked under these symbols are NOT accepted in your blue or orange recycle bins.
Absorbents (oil & motorfluids)Aerosol Cans (non-toxic)materials used to absorb (soak up) oil, absorbentpads, cat litter, oil rags, sawdusthair spray can, cooking spray bottle, air freshenercan, sunblock spray bottleAbsorbent materials used to absorb or soak up motoroil or fluids need to be properly disposed of in thesame way as the oil or fluid itself.Aerosol cans must be fully emptied before placing inrecycling. Remove and discard plastic caps. Nozzlesaffixed to cans can be left on.Public Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterDisposal: Absorbents such as paper towels used to soakup cooking oil are not hazardous waste and can bedisposed of with garbage. Be sure to bag absorbentmaterial before placing it in a waste collectioncontainer.Accepted for RecyclingCurbside: Place inyour BLUE bin Multi-familyProperties: Placein recyclingcontainers Public Drop-offLocations: Alachua County Rural CollectionCenters, 5 locations AcidsAerosol Cans (toxic)hydrofluoric acid, rust removers, cleaners, stainremovers, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acidspray paint cans, bug spray cans, spray adhesivescansPublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingthe collection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companies.Public Drop-off Locations: Full or partially full aerosolcan products such as pesticides, adhesives, or spraypaint are accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterAlachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsBusiness Drop-off Locations: Small QuantityGenerators may take this material for properdisposal to the Alachua County HouseholdHazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee. LargeQuantity Generators are responsible for arrangingthe collection and proper disposal services withprivate chemical waste companies.
Air Pillows (plastic)plastic packaging air pillowsAluminum Foil & Pansfoil wrap, Reynolds wrap, pie plates, chafing pansNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLINGNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLINGReuse: Save this material until you next need to ship apackageDisposal: Place this material in with your garbageDonate: Clean pie tins are accepted for reuse at Aluminum Bottles & Cansused beverage cans, soda cans, beer cans, energydrink cansRemove capsAccepted for RecyclingCurbside: Place in yourBLUE bin Multi-familyProperties: Place inrecycling containers Public Drop-offLocations: Alachua County Rural CollectionCenters, 5 locations NO aluminum foil, pie pans or traysPublic/Private Drop-off: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Recycling Materials RecoveryFacility (MRF)Sell: Local locations that pay for recycled aluminumcans CMC Recycling, 1508 NW 55th Place #2111,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354Tools for Schools, 1147 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville,FL 32641, 352-374-5213Antifreezecoolant, radiator fluid, ethylene glycolDo NOT leave puddles of antifreeze on pavement orunattended buckets of antifreeze as it poses a serioushealth hazard to children and pets.Public Drop-off Locations: Full or partially fullcontainers of antifreeze are accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterAlachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingcollection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companies.
Appliances (non-working)Appliances (working)stoves, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners,washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water heatersstoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers,dishwashers, toaster ovensAvoid having to set out appliances for collection byarranging for used appliances to be hauled away bythe same company when new appliances aredelivered.Residential Collection By Appointment: Residents ofthe City of Gainesville with City Solid Waste Divisioncollection services are eligible for the FREE collectionand recycling of household appliances.To make an appliance collection appointment in theCity of Gainesville: Call the Solid Waste Division at 352-334-2330,orMake an appointment online at ApplianceCollection AppointmentPublic/Private Drop-off Locations: Non-refrigerantresidential household generated appliances areaccepted for recycling at Alachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsTrademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354 (FEESMAY APPLY)Commercial Metals, 1508 NW 55th Place#2111, Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224(FEES MAY APPLY)Public/Private Drop-off Locations: Refrigerants(refrigerators, freezers, A/C's) accepted at Leveda Brown Environmental Park & TransferStation, (FEES MAY APPLY)Sell: Appliances in good working condition can be soldthrough online marketplace applicationsDonate: Local charities that accept appliances in goodworking condition Alachua Habitat For Humanity ReStore, 2317SW 13th, Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-373-5728Salvation Army Thrift Store, 55 NW 23rd,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-373-5797Art & Craft Suppliesart glue, glue sticks, art paints, painting sets,scissors, crayons, coloring pencils, paint brushes,tempera paint, basketsDonate: Accepted for reuse at The Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-363-8902Tools for Schools, 1147 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville,FL 32641, 352-374-5213
AsbestosAuto Parts (used)insulation, shingles, siding, linoleum flooring,fireproof itemsscrap metal, motors, engine parts, radiator, cars,trucks, junk cars, old trucks, old cars, junk trucks,wheelsContact the Florida Department of EnvironmentalProtection at 904-256-1700 for information on properasbestos removal and disposal.Asbestos Testing Services: for a fee AMRC Environmental, 352-495-8266Avanco Environmental Inc., 352-591-8595Sell: Local locations that pay for scrap metal Private Drop-off Locations: Accepts properly preparedasbestos material for disposal for a fee Levy County Landfill, 12051 NE 69th Ln.,Williston, FL 32696 (FEES MAY APPLY)Asbestos Removal Services: for a fee Barrels (drums)large round metal, plastic or cardboard drums usedto store liquidsGLE Associates, Inc., 352-335-6648Simpson Environmental Services, 352-583-2509AsphaltPublic Drop-off Locations: Full or partially full barrels ofoil or chemicals are accepted for recycling at asphalt waste, tar road wastePrivate Drop-off Locations: Accepts asphalt for arecycling at CMC Recycling, 1508 NW 55th Place #2111,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224Harts Auto Salvage, 17832 SE 175th Ter.,Hawthorne, FL 32650, 352-377-2234Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354Florida Concrete Recycling Inc., 930 SW 3rd St.,Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-372-1237 (FEES MAYAPPLY)Florida Concrete Recycling Inc., 18515 SWArcher Rd., Gainesville, FL 32618, 352-495-2043(FEES MAY APPLY)Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingthe collection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companies.Sell: Local locations that pay for clean, empty metalbarrels (call first) CMC Recycling, 1508 NW 55th Place #2111,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-022(FEES MAYAPPLY)Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354 (FEESMAY APPLY)
Bases (alkalines)Batteries (button cell)alkali, caustic soda, sodium hydroxide , cleaners,drain cleaners, ammonia, lime, calcium oxide,magnesium hydroxide, chlorine, bleachsmall, round batteries used in hearing aids,calculators, cameras, laser pointers, watches, zincair button batteries, coin sized batteriesNot accepted for recycling curbsideNot accepted for recycling curbsidePublic Drop-off Locations: Household Hazardous Wasteis accepted for recycling atPublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingthe collection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companies.Bathtubs & Sinks (metal)metal bathtubs, metal sinksSell: Local locations that pay for scrap metal CMC Recycling, 1508 NW 55th Place #2111,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354Donate: Accepted for reuse at The Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-363-8902Disposal: Residential household generated waste isPublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Leveda Brown Environmental Park & TransferStationDisposal: Residential household generated waste isaccepted for disposal in the City of Gainesville's BulkItem Pick Up ProgramAlachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingcollection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companies.
Batteries (car)Batteries (rechargeable)lead-acid batteries used in cars, trucks, boats,scooters, wheelchairs, golf carts, lawnmowers,riding toysrechargeable batteries used in cell phones, cordlessphones, two-way radios, laptops, tablets, powertools, toys, cameras, camcorders, bar code scanners,Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion (Li-Ion). Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly)Not accepted for recycling curbsidePublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterAlachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsNot accepted for recycling curbsidePublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Private Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Batteries Plus Bulbs, 3318 SW 35th Blvd.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-872-5920 (FEES MAYAPPLY)Battery Land, 1535 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL32601, 352-213-5815 (FEES MAY APPLY)Battery Source, 4811 SW 34th Ter., Gainesville,FL 32608, 352-377-9191 (FEES MAY APPLY)Interstate Battery, 2442 NW 66th Ct.,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-372-0133 (FEES MAYAPPLY)Advance Auto Parts, 6 locations in theGainesville area (FEES MAY APPLY)AutoZone, 3 locations in the Gainesville area(FEES MAY APPLY)Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterAlachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsPublic/Private Drop-off Locations: Accepted forrecycling at Most cellular phone stores, large retail stores,and many other locations. Visit Call2Recycle.orgto find the closest rechargeable battery drop-offlocation to youPrivate Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Batteries Plus Bulbs, 3318 SW 35th Blvd.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-872-5920 (FEES MAYAPPLY)Battery Land, 1535 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL32601, 352-213-5815 (FEES MAY APPLY)Battery Source, 4811 SW 34th Ter., Gainesville,FL 32608, 352-377-9191 (FEES MAY APPLY)
Bicycles (non-motorized)Boatsbicycles, tricycles, unicyclesbass boats, runabouts, pontoon boats, skiffs,sailboats, speedboats, fishing boats, paddle boats,canoes, kayaks, rowboatsNot accepted for recycling curbsideRepair: Bicycles can be repaired at Bikes and More, 2133 NW 6th St., Gainesville,FL 32609, 352-373-6574Chain Reaction Bicycles, 1630 W. UniversityAve., Gainesville, FL 32603, 352-373-4052Gator Cycle, 1700 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL32609, 352-373-3962Super Cool Bike Shop, 3460 W. University Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32607, 352-371-2453Re-Bike, 16 NW 18th St. #115, Gainesville, FL32603, 352-257-1813Recycled Bicycles, 17 NW 8th St., Gainesville, FL32601, 372-4890The Freewheel Project, 618 S. Main St. #A,Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-378-2100Trailside Bikeshop, 210 NW 10th Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-327-3727Donate: Bicycles in good condition or only needingsmall repairs are accepted for reuse at Dignity Project Second Generation, 1125 SE 4thSt., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-371-6792Gainesville Community Ministry Thrift Shop,238 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352378-3654Goodwill Thrift Store (north), 1223 NW 23rdAve., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-340-2361Goodwill Thrift Store (south), 3520 SW 34th St.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-340-2738Goodwill Donation Center (Hunters’ Walk),5141 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606, 352792-6377Humane Society of North Central Florida ThriftStore, 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32609,352-373-9522Salvation Army Family Store, 55 NW 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-373-7597St. Francis House, 413 S. Main St., Gainesville,FL 32601, 352-378-9079Sell: Boats in good working condition can be soldthrough online marketplace applicationsSell: Local locations that pay for metal boats CMC Recyling, 1508 NW 55th Place #2111,Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224Disposal: Accepted for disposal at Leveda Brown Environmental Park & TransferStation, (FEES MAY APPLY)
Books (hardback)Books (paperback)textbooks, hardcover bookssoftcover books, softback books, manuals, tradebooksNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLINGSell: Used textbooks and other hardcover books can besold through online marketplace applicationsSell: Local locations that pay for used books Book Gallery West, 4121 NW 16th Blvd.,Gainesville, FL 32605, 352-371-1234Donate: Books in good condition are accepted for reuseat Dignity Project Second Generation, 1125 SE 4thSt., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-371-6792Friends of the Library (Alachua County LibraryDistrict), 430 N. Main St. #B, Gainesville, FL32601, 352-375-1676Gainesville Community Ministry Thrift Shop,238 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352378-3654Goodwill Thrift Store (north), 1223 NW 23rdAve., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-340-2361Goodwill Thrift Store (south), 3520 SW 34th St.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-340-2738Goodwill Donation Center (Hunters’ Walk),5141 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606, 352792-6377Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store, 300 NW 8thAve., Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-378-7484Humane Society of North Central Florida ThriftStore, 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32609,352-373-9522Salvation Army Family Store, 55 NW 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-373-7597Accepted for Recycling:Curbside: Place in your ORANGE binMulti-family Properties: Place in recyclingcontainers Public Drop-off Locations: Alachua CountyRural Collection Centers, 5 locations NO hardback or hardcover booksSell: Local locations that pay for used books Book Gallery West, 4121 NW 16th Blvd.,Gainesville, FL 32605, 352-371-1234Donate: Books in good condition are accepted for reuseat Dignity Project Second Generation, 1125 SE 4thSt., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-371-6792Friends of the Library (Alachua County LibraryDistrict), 430 N. Main St. #B, Gainesville, FL32601, 352-375-1676Gainesville Community Ministry Thrift Shop,238 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352378-3654Goodwill Thrift Store (north), 1223 NW 23rdAve., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-340-2361Goodwill Thrift Store (south), 3520 SW 34th St.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-340-2738Goodwill Donation Center (Hunters’ Walk),5141 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606, 352792-6377Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store, 300 NW 8thAve., Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-378-7484Humane Society of North Central Florida ThriftStore, 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32609,352-373-9522Salvation Army Family Store, 55 NW 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-373-7597
Bubble Wrapplastic packaging bubble wrap, popping paperButtons & Sewing Suppliesclothes buttons, sewing needles, sewing threadNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLINGReuse: Save this material until you next need to ship apackageDonate: Accepted for reuse at Disposal: Place this material in with your garbage Building Materials (homeinterior waste)flooring, doors, electrical fixtures, plumbing,lumber, lighting fixtures, windows, paneling,plasterboards, carpeting, toilets, sinks, cabinets,shower doors, mirrors, glass tabletopsContractors are responsible for disposing of wastematerials generated from work performedDonate: Interior building materials in good conditionsuch as flooring, doors, fixtures, cabinets, and furniture)are accepted for reuse at Alachua Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, 2317SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-3735728The Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, (352) 363-8902Total Home (formerly ReUser BuildingProducts), 904 N. Main St., Gainesville, FL32601, 352-379-4600Disposal: Residential household generated waste isaccepted for disposal in the City of Gainesville's BulkItem Pick Up Program for interior remodeling wastegenerated from "Do-It-Yourself" projects.Disposal Drop-off Locations: Accepted for disposal at Alachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsThe Repurpose Project, 1920 NE 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-363-8902 (donationsby appointment)Tools for Schools, 1147 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville,FL 32641, 352-374-5213Carbon Monoxide DetectorsCO detectorsDisposal: This material is safe to dispose of in thegarbagePublic Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterCardboard (corrugated)shipping boxes, moving boxes, appliance boxesFlatten boxes into pieces no larger than 4 ft. by 4 ft.and remove any plastic film or plastic packingmaterialAccepted for RecyclingCurbside: Place inyour ORANGE bin Multi-familyProperties: Place inrecycling containers Public Drop-off Locations: Alachua CountyRural Collection Centers, 5 locations NO boxes with food residue, such as greasypizza boxes
Carpeting & Carpet PadsCatheters (tubing)floor covering, padding, remnants, rugstubular medical devices used for injection orwithdrawal of fluidsContractors are responsible for disposing of wastematerials generated from work performedDisposal: Residential household generated waste isaccepted for disposal in the City of Gainesville's BulkItem Pick Up ProgramRinse items with bleach and bag for disposalDisposal: This material is safe to dispose of in thegarbage.Disposal Drop-off Locations: Accepted for disposal at Alachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsDonate: Large new carpet remnants are accepted forreuse at Molly & Friends Cat Furniture, 1030 SE 4th St.,Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-337-1535Donate: Carpet squares are accepted for reuse at Tools for Schools, 1147 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville,FL 32641, 352-374-5213Cell Phonesmobile phones, smartphones, flip phones, i-Phones,Blackberry, Android, Samsung, GalaxyNot accepted for recycling curbsidePublic Drop off Locations: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterAlachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsPrivate Drop-off Locations: Accepted for recycling atCartons (beverage, soup)shelf-stable Tetra Pak & Gable-top containers usedto store milk, juice, soup, almond milk, soy milk, oatmilk, broth, protein drinks, aseptic, drink boxRinse out and discard caps Most cellular phone stores, large retail stores,and many other locationsVisit Call2Recycle.org to find the closest dropoff location to youSell: Used cellular phones in good working conditioncan be sold through online sites.Repair: Cell phones can be repaired for a fee atAccepted for RecyclingCurbside: Place in yourBLUE bin Public Drop-offLocations: AlachuaCounty Rural CollectionCenters, 5 locations NO pouches or straws NO take-out containers uBreakiFix, 3333 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL32608, 352-505-6834Orange Phone Care, 4110 SW 34th St. #8,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-519-5848We Fix It Phone Repair, 3318 SW 35th Blvd.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-872-5920 (locatedinside Batteries Plus Bulbs)
Chemical Waste (hazardous)Christmas Trees (artificial)cleaners, fertilizers, Freon, furniture polishes, lead,mercury thermometer, thermostats, mothballs, nailpolishes, solvents, stains, turpentine, woodpreservatives, preservatives, antifreeze, brakefluids, transmission fluids, fertilizers, fungicides,gasoline, kerosene, herbicides, insecticides, lighterfluids, pesticides, poisons, pool chemicals, spachemicals, weed killers, round-upfake or plastic treesPROPER HANDLING OF CHEMICALS1. In case of spills, dilute with water, or soak upwith newspaper. Put into a plastic bag.2. Keep chemicals in original containers if possible.Be sure the chemicals are labeled.3. Do not mix chemicals.4. Place containers in cardboard boxes. Usecrumpled newspaper in boxes to preventbreakage.5. Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags andtransport in boxes with newspaper.6. Put boxes in the trunk of a car or bed of a truckaway from passengers.Public Drop-off Location: Chemical waste and toxicmaterials are accepted for recycling at Alachua County Household Hazardous WasteCollection CenterBusiness Drop-off: Small Quantity Generators may takethis material for proper disposal to the Alachua CountyHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a fee.Large Quantity Generators are responsible for arrangingthe collection and proper disposal services with privatechemical waste companiesNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLINGDisposal: Residential household generated waste fordisposal in the City of Gainesville's Bulk Item Pick UpCollection ProgramDisposal Drop-off Locations: Accepted for disposal at Alachua County Rural Collection Centers, 5locationsChristmas Trees (natural)natural or real holiday trees, fir trees, spruce treesRemove all decorations and lightsCurbside Yard Waste Collection: Place out for collectionon your normal Yard Waste collection day. NO plastic bags NO flocked or spray-painted treesPublic Drop-off Location: Accepted for recycling at Alachua County Rural Collection Center, 5locations
Clothes Hangersplastic, wire or wooden clothes hangers, coathangersNot accepted for recycling curbsideReuse: Many dry cleaners will take back their ownhangers for reuseDonate: Many local charities accept hangers for reuse Dignity Project Second Generation, 1125 SE 4thSt., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-371-6792Gainesville Community Ministry Thrift Shop,238 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352378-3654Goodwill Thrift Store (north), 1223 NW 23rdAve., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-340-2361Goodwill Thrift Store (south), 3520 SW 34th St.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-340-2738Goodwill Donation Center (Hunters’ Walk),5141 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606, 352792-6377Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store, 300 NW 8thAve., Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-378-7484Humane Society of North Central Florida ThriftStore, 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32609,352-373-9522Outreach Thrift Store, 2430 NW 6th St.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-375-3200Salvation Army Family Store, 55 NW 23rd Ave.,Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-373-7597St. Francis House, 413 S. Main St., Gainesville,FL 32601, 352-378-9079Recycle: Large volumes of metal coat hangers can berecycled as scrap metal at Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE WaldoRd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354Clothing (textiles)clothes, fabrics, pants, shirts, outfits, suits, bras, tshirtsNot accepted for recycling curbsideDonate: Clothing in good condition are accepted forreuse at Dignity Project Second Generation, 1125 SE 4thSt., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-371-6792Gainesville Community Ministry Thrift Shop,238 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601, 352378-3654Goodwill Thrift Store (north), 1223 NW 23rdAve., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-340-2361Goodwill Thrift Store (south), 3520 SW 34th St.,Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-340-2738Goodwill Donation Center (Hunters’ Walk),5141 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606, 352792-6377Haven Hospice Attic Resale Store, 300 NW 8thAve., Gainesville, FL 32608, 352-378-7484Humane Society of North Central Florida ThriftStore, 4205 NW 6th St., Ga
Gainesville, FL 32653, 352-375-0224 Trademark Metals Recycling, 817 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL 32641, 352-373-6354. Aluminum Foil & Pans Reynolds wrap, pie plates, chafing pans NOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING Disposal: Place this material in with your garbage . Donate: Clean pie tins are accepted for reuse at
