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East Hernando Convenience Center
East Hernando Convenience Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Hernando County, FL, listed under Ridge Manor. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. Hernando County has 6 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 33070 Cortez Blvd, Ridge Manor, FL 33523 Directions |
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| County | Hernando County, FL |
| Website | hernandocounty.us |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Driver's license with current Hernando County address, or out-of-county license plus TRIM notice, utility bill or deed |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, motor oil, batteries, household hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | tires, commercial waste, construction debris, land-clearing debris, whole vehicles, liquids, radioactive materials, biomedical waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: hernandocounty.us, hernandocounty.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Hernando County
- Convenience centers are for residential properties that pay the solid waste disposal assessment on their property taxes; bring a driver's license with a current Hernando County address, or an out-of-county license plus a TRIM notice, utility bill or deed. Businesses, vacant lots, multifamily properties with more than four units and non-assessed properties must use the Northwest landfill. All sites are closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Source
- Since June 1, 2026 the landfill no longer offers the free 2,000-pound allowance; all waste is charged by weight. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm … Household bagged garbage (up to 5 bags, 60 gallons or less): $5.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance): 10 cubic yards free per yearHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Up to 8 bags of residential garbage per day: No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Class I waste (household garbage): 3.1 cents/lb or $62.47/tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Hernando County
All 6 drop-off sites in Hernando County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is East Hernando Convenience Center?
33070 Cortez Blvd, Ridge Manor, FL 33523. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at East Hernando Convenience Center?
East Hernando Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: tires, commercial waste, construction debris, land-clearing debris, whole vehicles and liquids.
Can non-residents use East Hernando Convenience Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Driver's license with current Hernando County address, or out-of-county license plus TRIM notice, utility bill or deed.
How much does it cost to dump at East Hernando Convenience Center?
Household bagged garbage (up to 5 bags, 60 gallons or less): $5.00; Household bulk garbage (more than 5 bags, furniture): $15.00; Yard waste: $15.00; Recycling, metal and household hazardous waste: Free. Fees effective June 1, 2026. Convenience fees may apply.. Source checked October 2026.
When is East Hernando Convenience Center open?
Tue-Sat: 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays..
What other convenience centers are near East Hernando Convenience Center?
West Hernando Convenience Center in Spring Hill (26 mi) and Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility in Seffner (36 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ridge Manor?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is East Pasco Transfer Station, about 15 miles away.
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