Recycling Centers in Wimauma, FL

Recycling in Wimauma: A Local Guide

Wimauma, in southern Hillsborough County, is served by two facilities with very different purposes. Understanding which one fits your need — and whether you qualify as a county resident — matters before making the drive.

The anchor resource for most households is the Wimauma Solid Waste Facility, a Hillsborough County Community Collection Center (CCC) at 16180 West Lake Drive. Open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, it accepts the full range of residential materials: curbside recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, glass), household electronics, paint, automotive and lithium-ion batteries, passenger vehicle tires (up to 12 per year), appliances and bulk furniture, scrap metal, and cooking oil through the CORE program. Yard waste and wood waste are also accepted. Hillsborough County photo ID is required for batteries, electronics, and appliances; no ID is needed for standard recyclables. Residents may dispose of up to 10 cubic yards of bulk material per year at no additional charge as part of their annual solid waste assessment.

Bronco Auto Salvage at 10502 Bill Tucker Rd has historically served the south Tampa Bay area as a U-pull-it vehicle salvage yard, buying junk cars and selling used auto parts. Multiple third-party sources have flagged this location as possibly permanently closed; call (813) 633-0836 before visiting to confirm whether it is still operating.

For materials the county CCC does not take on a regular basis — particularly household hazardous waste like pesticides and chemicals — Hillsborough County schedules HHW collection events at select locations on limited Saturdays. Check hcfl.gov or call (813) 272-5680 for the current schedule. Nearby recycling options can be found in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and across Florida.