Sumter County, FL

10/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 13:30

Home Electronics & Hazardous Waste Drop November 2, 2024 8 a.m. 2 p.m.

Join Us For The Next Amnesty Day: Home Electronics & Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

When: Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Lake Okahumpka Park, 6085 E SR 44, Wildwood, FL 34785.

It's time to clear out those unwanted items! Sumter County residents can drop off eligible electronics and hazardous waste free of charge. With many of us in the midst of summer cleaning, this is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted items. Last year, residents recycled over 100,000 pounds of material and safely disposed of more than 50,000 pounds of hazardous waste.

Mark your calendars for the next Amnesty Drop-Off Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Lake Okahumpka Park in Wildwood!

Items Accepted: Automotive fluids and batteries Herbicides Propane tanks (up to 25 pounds) Household electronics (TVs, VCRs, computers, etc.) Rechargeable batteries Latex and oil paints Solvents Pool chemicals, and more

Do NOT bring:


Storm Debris

Biological/infectious waste

Explosives

Radioactive waste

Empty paint cans

Tires
Don't miss out on this opportunity to responsibly recycle and dispose of hazardous materials! For more information, please visit our website www.sumtercountyfl.gov/amnestyday