Indian River County Landfill
Recycling Center in Vero Beach, Florida
About This Location
The Indian River County Landfill at 1325 74th Ave SW is the county's main solid-waste disposal site, run by the Solid Waste Disposal District. It is open seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and takes construction and demolition debris, large yard waste and branches over three inches, and bulk loads that cannot go to the smaller neighborhood centers. Tipping fees apply by weight and material.
What this location Accepts
Fees
- Tipping fees — By weight/material (rates effective Oct 1, 2023 with 3% annual increases)
Access & restrictions
Open to the public for disposal; the county's five Customer Convenience Centers are for residential use only · Construction and demolition debris and large land-clearing debris must be brought directly to this landfill, where tipping fees apply.
Programs & events
- Customer Convenience Centers (CCCs) — Five residential-only drop-off sites (open 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, closed Wednesday and holidays) accept curbside recyclables plus scrap metal, electronics, tires, small yard waste, white Styrofoam, plastic bags/wrap, and household hazardous waste (lithium-ion batteries, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, paint, mercury items and medical sharps).
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Indian River County Landfill open to the public?
Yes. The landfill at 1325 74th Ave SW is open to the public seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for disposal. Tipping fees apply by weight and material type.
Where do I take household recycling, electronics or TVs in Indian River County?
The county's five Customer Convenience Centers (Roseland, Winter Beach, Gifford, Oslo and Fellsmere) accept curbside recyclables plus electronics, scrap metal, tires, Styrofoam and small yard waste for residents. These centers are for residential use only and are closed on Wednesdays.
Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste like paint, motor oil or lithium batteries?
The Customer Convenience Centers accept household hazardous waste including rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, motor oil, water- and oil-based paints, mercury-containing items and medical sharps.
Can I bring construction debris or large branches here?
Yes. Construction and demolition debris is chargeable and must be brought directly to the sanitary landfill, and branches over three inches in diameter and land-clearing debris must be taken to the main county landfill rather than the convenience centers.
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