Marion County Solid Waste Department
Recycling Center in Ocala, Florida
About This Location
Marion County's Baseline Landfill and Transfer Station in Ocala, the main county solid-waste facility that handles trash disposal, recycling, household hazardous waste and electronics for county residents.
What Marion County Solid Waste Department Accepts
- Residents in unincorporated Marion County pay a solid waste assessment and can dispose of most materials at recycling centers at no additional cost.
- Household hazardous waste is accepted at the Baseline Landfill; incorporated cities pay an annual fee for their residents to use it.
- General solid waste disposal is charged per ton at the landfill.
- Marion County operates numerous recycling centers countywide; accepted items can vary by location.
Not handled here: 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.
Materials and fees 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 toilets 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 at 352-671-8465 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.
Other Recycling Centers in Ocala
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Wm - Cypress Acres Landfill7424 NE 33rd Ct, Ocala, FL 34480›
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Recycle Florida TodayInc., 3101 SW 34th Ave #905-405, Ocala, FL 34474›
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Baseline Landfill And Transfer Facility5601 SE 66th St, Ocala, FL 34480›
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Friends Recycling2350 NW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475›
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Waste Pro - Recycling CenterOcala, 3621 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475›
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Blichton Recycling Center13247 US-27, Ocala, FL 34482›