LandfillVerified October 2026

Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)

You will find Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill) in Lithia, FL. It is a landfill in Hillsborough County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 20 other drop-off sites in Hillsborough County. It handled about 452,173 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	15960 County Road 672, Lithia, FL 33547 Directions
County	Hillsborough County, FL
Phone	(813) 272-5680
Website	hcfl.gov
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm No hand unloading after 4:30 PM. Sunday not listed.
Fees	Commercial/self-haul disposal, processable, per ton $148.00 Minimum charge (200 lbs or less) 10% of the applicable rate Tire without rim $13.00 each Tire with rim $27.00 each Fees effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The $148.00 figure is the Commercial processable rate; the county page says residents beyond free limits pay standard commercial disposal fees.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Run by the county, city or a waste district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances
Not accepted	construction debris, yard waste, liquids, hazardous waste
Payment	cash, card
Operator	WM (publicly owned)
Opened	1984

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: hcfl.gov, hcfl.gov, hcfl.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Hillsborough County

Residential customers get 10 cubic yards per year of free disposal of bulky waste and appliances at the Community Collection Centers (resets Oct. 1) and up to 12 tires per year. Bring a photo ID showing the property owner's Hillsborough County address plus a printed or digital current tax bill; businesses cannot use the CCCs. Source
Once the annual limit is reached, residents pay standard commercial disposal fees at the Southeast County Landfill or the Northwest or South County transfer stations. Special curbside bulky pickup generally costs $30 to $50 per item. Source

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other landfills nearby

Cedar Trail Landfill (CTL) Landfill

2500 State Road 60 West, Bartow · 20 mi
Cedar Trail Landfill Landfill

2500 State Road 60 West, Bartow · 21 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Lena Rd County Landfill Landfill Verified

3333 Lena Road, Bradenton · 26 mi · (941) 792-8811

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Passenger vehicle (cars, SUVs, standard minivans; no trailer), flat rate: $5.00

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
North Polk Central Landfill (Site 201) Landfill

7399 Decastro Road, Winter Haven · 27 mi · (863) 284-4319

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
Hardee County Regional Landfill Landfill

685 Airport Road, Wauchula · 28 mi · (863) 773-5089

Household trash & bulky itemsTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

South County Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton · 12 mi · (813) 272-5680

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance, CCC): 10 cubic yards free per year

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility Convenience center Verified

6209 County Road 579, Seffner · 16 mi · (813) 272-5680

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance): 10 cubic yards free per year

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in Hillsborough County

All 21 drop-off sites in Hillsborough County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where is Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)?

15960 County Road 672, Lithia, FL 33547.

What can I drop off at Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)?

Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill) is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: construction debris, yard waste, liquids and hazardous waste.

Can non-residents use Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)?

Commercial/self-haul disposal, processable, per ton: $148.00; Minimum charge (200 lbs or less): 10% of the applicable rate; Tire without rim: $13.00 each; Tire with rim: $27.00 each. Fees effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The $148.00 figure is the Commercial processable rate; the county page says residents beyond free limits pay standard commercial disposal fees.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill) open?

Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm. No hand unloading after 4:30 PM. Sunday not listed..

What other landfills are near Southeast County Sanitary Landfill (Picnic Landfill)?

Cedar Trail Landfill (CTL) in Bartow (20 mi), Cedar Trail Landfill in Bartow (21 mi) and Lena Rd County Landfill in Bradenton (26 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lithia?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is South County Transfer Station, about 12 miles away.

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