Recycling Centers in Ocala, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ocala, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Ocala has 7 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Ocala: A Local Guide
Ocala, Florida has 7 recycling-related locations in our directory, anchored by Marion County's public solid-waste system and rounded out by private processors and haulers. Marion County operates a network of neighborhood recycling (drop-off) centers plus the larger Baseline Landfill; county residents who pay the annual solid-waste assessment can use the centers at no extra charge. Collection sites take household garbage and single-stream recycling — paper and cardboard, plastics #1–#5 and #7 (no #6 Styrofoam), and metal food and beverage cans — while Baseline and several specific centers also handle electronics, tires, used motor oil and filters, latex paint, automotive/golf-cart batteries, CFL bulbs, and household hazardous waste. See our Florida recycling hub for the statewide view.
The two verified county facilities are the Marion County Solid Waste Department and the Baseline Landfill & Transfer Facility (both at 5601 SE 66th St) — these are the pages with confirmed accepted-material lists, including HHW, oil, tires, and batteries at Baseline. For disposal and private recycling, Ocala also lists WM – Cypress Acres Landfill, Waste Pro Recycling Center, Friends Recycling, and Blichton Recycling Center. For the private sites we haven't confirmed each material list or hours, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you need more options, central Florida's bigger markets are close. Orlando lists 20 centers and Tampa has 24, while Lakeland adds 13 and Kissimmee has 5. Browse every city on the Florida state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ocala
How do I recycle in Ocala, Florida?
Marion County runs a network of neighborhood recycling centers for drop-off, plus the Baseline Landfill. County residents who pay the annual solid-waste assessment can use the recycling centers at no additional cost; incorporated-city residents and anyone with larger loads can use Baseline. Collection sites take household garbage and single-stream recycling — see the Marion County Solid Waste Department page for details.
What can I recycle at Marion County recycling centers?
According to Marion County, drop-off recycling accepts paper and cardboard (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, cartons and cereal boxes), plastics #1–#5 and #7 (no #6 Styrofoam), and metal food and beverage cans. The Baseline Landfill adds used motor oil and filters, latex paint, automotive and golf-cart batteries, CFL bulbs, tires, and household hazardous waste. Confirm item limits with the county.
Where can I recycle electronics, tires, or hazardous waste in Ocala?
For e-waste, tires, used oil, batteries, CFL bulbs, latex paint, and household hazardous waste, use the Baseline Landfill & Transfer Facility, which Marion County lists as accepting those materials. Electronics can also be dropped at several designated county recycling centers. Start with the Marion County Solid Waste Department page and confirm current limits and fees.
Are there recycling options near Ocala?
Yes. Beyond Ocala's 7 listings, central Florida's larger markets are nearby: Orlando (20 centers), Tampa (24), Lakeland (13), and Kissimmee (5). See all Florida cities on the Florida hub.