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About This Location

The Starkey Road Recycling Center is the City of Largo's public drop-off site at 1551 Starkey Rd in Pinellas County. It takes clean plastics #1-7, metal, glass, cardboard and paper, and also accepts used cooking oil for conversion into biofuel and offers free mulch through a partnership with Pinellas County Solid Waste.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastics #1-7 (clean, dry, no lids or caps)
✓ Metal: aluminum, tin and steel, including foil, food trays, aerosol cans and steel caps/lids
✓ Glass: colored bottles and jars, cleaned, no lids or caps
✓ Cardboard: uncoated boxes flattened, incl. clean pizza boxes
✓ Paper: mixed paper, junk mail, magazines, paperboard
✓ Used cooking oil (recycled into biofuel)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Electronics
✕ Household chemicals / hazardous waste
✕ Dirty foil or food trays
✕ Waxy or metallic-coated paper
✕ Shredded paper
✕ Plastic lids and caps

Access & restrictions

Public City of Largo drop-off recycling center in Pinellas County · Closed on all City-observed holidays. Electronics and household chemicals must go to Pinellas County programs instead.

Programs & events

  • Free mulch pickup — Free composted mulch available through a partnership with Pinellas County Solid Waste; bring your own shovel and container or truck.
  • Cooking oil recycling — Used cooking oil accepted and recycled into biofuel.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off my old TV or electronics at Starkey Road?

No. Electronics are not accepted at this City of Largo drop-off. For TVs, computers and other e-waste, use Pinellas County's electronics-recycling programs instead.

Does the Starkey Road center take household chemicals or batteries?

No. Household chemicals and hazardous waste are not accepted here. These items must go to Pinellas County's household hazardous waste program.

Can I bring used cooking oil here?

Yes. The site accepts used cooking oil, which is recycled into biofuel, so you can keep it out of your drains.

What are the hours and is there free mulch?

Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, closed Sundays and City holidays. Free composted mulch is available through a Pinellas County partnership; bring your own shovel and container.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1551 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771
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City / State
Largo, Florida

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday Closed