Marion County Solid Waste Department
Recycling Center in Ocala, Florida
About This Location
The Marion County Solid Waste Department runs the Baseline Landfill and Transfer Station at 5601 SE 66th Street in Ocala, the county's main solid-waste facility for trash disposal, recycling, household hazardous waste and electronics. Residents can recycle paper and cardboard, plastics #1-5 and #7, and metal cans, and drop off up to two cubic yards of yard waste per day. One key change: glass is no longer accepted for recycling and should be bagged with household garbage. The facility is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
What Marion County Solid Waste Department Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Glass is no longer accepted at Marion County recycling centers; residents are asked to bag glass bottles with their household garbage. Styrofoam (plastic #6) is not accepted.
Fees
- General solid waste disposal — charged per ton at the landfill
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents in unincorporated Marion County pay a solid waste assessment and can use recycling centers at no additional cost; incorporated cities pay an annual fee for HHW access at Baseline.
Programs & events
- Household hazardous waste — HHW accepted at the Baseline Landfill; unincorporated residents covered by their assessment, incorporated cities pay an annual fee.
- Electronics recycling — Electronics accepted in the green 'Electronics Recycling' compactor boxes at recycling centers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocala / Marion County stopping recycling?
No. Marion County still operates its recycling centers and the Baseline recycling center. However, glass is no longer accepted for recycling and should be bagged with household garbage; paper, cardboard, plastics #1-5 and #7, and metal cans are still collected.
What does Marion County recycling accept?
Paper and cardboard, plastics #1-5 and #7 (no #6 Styrofoam), metal cans, and electronics. Up to two cubic yards of residential yard waste per day is accepted, and household hazardous waste is accepted at the Baseline Landfill.
Can I take old appliances or bulky items to the Baseline Landfill?
The Baseline Landfill and Transfer Station accepts household solid waste and bulky items for disposal for a per-ton fee. Contact Solid Waste to confirm handling and any charges for specific items.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste in Marion County?
Household hazardous waste is accepted at the Baseline Landfill at 5601 SE 66th St, Ocala. Residents in unincorporated areas are covered by their solid waste assessment; incorporated cities pay an annual fee for their residents to participate.
What are the hours of the Marion County Baseline Landfill?
The Baseline Landfill and Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Sunday.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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