Recycling Centers in Florida

Find local recycling drop-off locations across Florida. Browse by city to see nearby facilities with hours and contact information.

169 Centers 72 Cities

Recycling in Florida

Florida lists 169 recycling centers across 72 cities, covering scrap processors, electronics drop-offs, HHW facilities, and municipal recycling centers. The state does not have a bottle-deposit law and has no comprehensive statewide electronics EPR statute — making it one of roughly 25 states without a dedicated e-waste law. Florida's guiding framework is Section 403.7032, Florida Statutes, enacted in 2008, which sets a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% and requires all counties to provide residents the opportunity to recycle at least four designated materials (such as newspaper, aluminum, plastic bottles, and cardboard). The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers waste reduction and recycling programs statewide. Florida reported an overall recycling rate of approximately 48–50% in recent years, short of the 75% statutory goal; only three of the state's large counties — Charlotte, Lee, and Pinellas — have met that target.

Recycling centers cluster around the Tampa Bay and Central Florida metros. Tampa tops the state with 24 centers, followed by Orlando with 20, and Lakeland with 13. Smaller I-4 corridor and Central Florida hubs include Ocala (7), Kissimmee (5), and Plant City and Mulberry with 4 each. Tampa Bay cities St. Petersburg also lists 4 centers.

Because Florida has no bottle bill, beverage containers are recycled exclusively through curbside and drop-off programs that vary by county. Electronics disposal options differ county by county — residents in counties without designated e-waste events must use private certified recyclers or retailer take-back programs. DEP classifies EV and lithium batteries as hazardous waste requiring special handling. Neighboring states include Georgia to the north and Alabama to the northwest. The DEP publishes an annual Public Sector Recycling Report, and county solid waste authorities are the primary point of contact for local program details.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Tampa 24 Orlando 20 Lakeland 13 Ocala 7 Kissimmee 5 Mulberry 4 Plant City 4 St Petersburg 4

All Cities in Florida

Apopka 1 center Atlantic Beach 1 center Auburndale 3 centers Avon Park 1 center Bartow 3 centers Bonifay 1 center Bradenton 1 center Brandon 1 center Clearwater 3 centers Clermont 1 center Dade City 1 center Deerfield Beach 2 centers Deland 3 centers Delray Beach 1 center Doral 1 center Duette 1 center Dundee 1 center Dunedin 1 center Dunnellon 2 centers Fort Mccoy 1 center Fort Myers 3 centers Freeport 1 center Gainesville 1 center Haines City 1 center Hollywood 1 center Hudson 1 center Kissimmee 5 centers Lake City 1 center Lake Placid 1 center Lake Wales 1 center Lakeland 13 centers Largo 1 center Lecanto 1 center Lehigh Acres 1 center Lithia 1 center Live Oak 1 center Macclenny 1 center Melbourne 2 centers Milton 1 center Mulberry 4 centers Naples 1 center North Port 1 center Ocala 7 centers Ocklawaha 1 center Ocoee 1 center Okeechobee 2 centers Orange City 1 center Orlando 20 centers Palmetto 1 center Perry 1 center Plant City 4 centers Polk City 1 center Pompano Beach 1 center Port Charlotte 3 centers Punta Gorda 3 centers Sebastian 1 center Sebring 3 centers Seffner 1 center Seminole 1 center St Petersburg 4 centers Tampa 24 centers Tavares 1 center Umatilla 1 center University Park 1 center Vero Beach 1 center Weirsdale 1 center West Palm Beach 1 center Wimauma 2 centers Winter Haven 2 centers Winter Park 1 center Winter Springs 1 center Zephyrhills 3 centers

Recycling in Florida — FAQ

Does Florida have a bottle deposit law?

No. Florida does not have a bottle bill or container-deposit system. Beverage containers are recycled through county-run curbside programs; all Florida counties are required by state law to give residents the opportunity to recycle at least four material types, but refund systems are not part of that framework.

What is Florida's recycling goal and how is it doing?

Florida law (s. 403.7032, Florida Statutes) sets a statewide recycling goal of 75% of municipal solid waste. The state has consistently fallen short of that target, reporting an overall recycling rate of roughly 48–50% in 2022–2023. Only a handful of counties — including Charlotte, Lee, and Pinellas — have met the 75% goal.

Does Florida have an e-waste recycling law?

Florida does not have a statewide electronics extended producer responsibility (EPR) law comparable to those in New Jersey or Minnesota. E-waste disposal is managed under general solid waste rules. Residents can use certified private electronics recyclers, municipal collection events, or retailer take-back programs. The DEP classifies EV and lithium-ion batteries as hazardous waste requiring separate handling. Centers in Tampa and Orlando include several electronics-focused recyclers.

Where are the largest recycling hubs in Florida?

Tampa leads the state with 24 centers, followed by Orlando with 20 and Lakeland with 13. Ocala lists 7 and Kissimmee offers 5. These cities cover the widest range of scrap, household hazardous waste, and electronics drop-off options in the state.