Dumps & landfills in Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota County has 7 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 1 landfill, 2 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off. North Port is the biggest town in Sarasota County. For 2 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (1)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (2)Household hazardous waste (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (3)
County rules
- The Central County landfill accepts garbage generated in unincorporated Sarasota County and the cities of North Port, Sarasota and Venice. Waste from outside Sarasota County is not accepted. Source
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required at the landfill (electronic IDs are not accepted) and closed-toe shoes are required in disposal areas. Source
- All loads must be covered when traveling to the landfill. Source
- All county solid waste facilities close on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Source
Landfills in Sarasota County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm … Garbage per ton: $60.85Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Sarasota County
- City of Sarasota Transfer Station Transfer station
- Southwest Recycling and Transfer - Washington Blvd. Transfer station
Household hazardous waste in Sarasota County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household hazardous waste and electronics (county residents): FreeHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Sarasota County
- Glueck's Auto Parts INC Tire recycler
- Trademark Metals Recycling LLC - Sarasota 1 Scrap metal yard
- Trademark Metals Recycling LLC - Sarasota 2 Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Sarasota County?
Sarasota Central Landfill Complex (Nokomis), City of Sarasota Transfer Station (Sarasota) and Southwest Recycling and Transfer - Washington Blvd. (Sarasota) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Sarasota County?
We list 1 active landfill in Sarasota County: Sarasota Central Landfill Complex.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Sarasota County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Chemical Collection Center (North).
How much does the dump cost in Sarasota County?
Chemical Collection Center (North): household hazardous waste and electronics (county residents) Free; Sarasota Central Landfill Complex: garbage per ton $60.85. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Sarasota County?
Chemical Collection Center (North) and Sarasota Central Landfill Complex are for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of county residency, such as a driver's license, tax bill or utility bill.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Sarasota County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Sarasota County below.
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