LandfillVerified October 2026

Sarasota Central Landfill Complex

Sarasota Central Landfill Complex is a landfill in Nokomis, FL, in Sarasota County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 6 other drop-off sites in Sarasota County. It handled about 354,356 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	4000 Knights Trail Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 Directions
County	Sarasota County, FL
Phone	(941) 861-5000
Website	scgov.net
Hours	Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 8 am to 1:30 pm Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers unloading by hand must arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The Citizens' Convenience Center (4010 Knights Trail Rd) keeps the same hours. A county drop-off sheet lists slightly longer hours (Mon-Fri to 5 p.m., Sat to 2 p.m.), so call before a late trip.
Fees	Garbage per ton $60.85 Garbage minimum $15.00 Construction and demolition debris per ton $59.91 Construction and demolition minimum $19.77 Yard trash per ton $47.43 Yard trash minimum $13.00 Scrap metal and white goods per ton $60.85 Scrap metal and white goods minimum $15.00 Tires per ton $290.61 Individual passenger tire (up to 5) $3.62 each Rates effective Oct. 1, 2024. Yard waste delivered in plastic bags also pays the $15.00 minimum garbage fee.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Valid government-issued photo ID (electronic IDs not accepted)
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances
Not accepted	drilling mud, mulch, waste from outside sarasota county
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, card
Operator	WM (publicly owned)
Opened	1998

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

Rules in Sarasota County

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

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.

Other landfills nearby

Lena Rd County Landfill Landfill Verified

3333 Lena Road, Bradenton · 19 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
Section 16 Landfill Landfill

3268 Dishong Avenue, Arcadia · 29 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Chemical Collection Center (North) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

8750 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota · 6.7 mi · (941) 861-5000

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household hazardous waste and electronics (county residents): Free

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Lena Road Landfill Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

3333 Lena Road, Bradenton · 17 mi · (941) 792-8811

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm …

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More in Sarasota County

All 7 drop-off sites in Sarasota County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sarasota Central Landfill Complex?

4000 Knights Trail Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Sarasota Central Landfill Complex?

Sarasota Central Landfill Complex is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: drilling mud, mulch and waste from outside sarasota county.

Can non-residents use Sarasota Central Landfill Complex?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid government-issued photo ID (electronic IDs not accepted).

How much does it cost to dump at Sarasota Central Landfill Complex?

Garbage per ton: $60.85; Garbage minimum: $15.00; Construction and demolition debris per ton: $59.91; Construction and demolition minimum: $19.77. Rates effective Oct. 1, 2024. Yard waste delivered in plastic bags also pays the $15.00 minimum garbage fee.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Sarasota Central Landfill Complex open?

Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 8 am to 1:30 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers unloading by hand must arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The Citizens' Convenience Center (4010 Knights Trail Rd) keeps the same hours. A county drop-off sheet lists slightly longer hours (Mon-Fri to 5 p.m., Sat to 2 p.m.), so call before a late trip..

What other landfills are near Sarasota Central Landfill Complex?

Lena Rd County Landfill in Bradenton (19 mi) and Section 16 Landfill in Arcadia (29 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Nokomis?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Chemical Collection Center (North), about 6.7 miles away.

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