 Citrus County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
Alternatives to household chemicals
Drop off days
NOTICE: The county is expanding its free Household Hazardous Waste
Drop-off Program for residents. It will now coincide with the Paint
Disposal Program days. The Household
Hazardous Drop- off days will now be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new hours will go into effect Tuesday, September 2.
The free disposal is for residential
drop-off only. Businesses are allowed to drop-off, but they will be charged. Materials will be
accepted in original containers only, and up to 50 pounds total per visit will be accepted.
The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off program operates during scheduled events offering
citizens a free program to separate hazardous materials from the waste stream. Small businesses
can participate by paying a fee for proper disposal.
Free Disposal Days - Citrus County homeowners may bring up to 50 lbs
of chemicals for proper disposal free of charge at the posted
locations.
Household Hazardous Waste Materials
- Pesticides / Herbicides
- Oil base paints / stains
- Paint remover / paint thinner
- Solvents / degreasers
- Stale gasoline / automobile fluids
- Household cleaners
- Pool chemicals
Directions for preparing your Household Hazardous Waste for transport to the advertised locations:
- If possible, keep the material in the original container with the label intact. If you
must use a container other than the original, please label the container clearly.
- If you do not know what the item is, label it unknown. Include any information that you
have about an unknown item. For instance, is it a painting product, an insecticide, etc. This
will provide assistance in determining the proper disposal method.
- If containers are leaking, please put in a larger container with absorbent. For instance,
a leaking quart bottle could be put in a large coffee can with kitty litter or vermiculite.
- Do Not mix different or unknown materials together! Toxic gases may be
released. Cushion glass bottles.
If you must store the household waste, keep in a cool dry place.
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