Many items used regularly around the house may contain substances that may explode, catch fire, or be toxic. These items include paint, pool chemicals, and many other products. Household hazardous waste is collected at the Household Chemical Collection Center and the mobile unit. This service is for residential waste and is free to residents of Lake County.

Household Hazardous Waste Center
13130 County Landfill Road, County Road 561
Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whenever possible, it is recommended the item is kept in its original container. If the container is leaking, put it in a new container. Please mark any unlabeled containers. Transport household hazardous waste in the rear of the vehicle and do not store in the vehicle for extended periods. For more information, call (352) 343-3776.

Tips for handling Household Hazardous Products

• Always read and follow directions on the container
• Keep hazardous products away from children, pets, food products, and sources of heat
• Keep waste in the original container, unless it leaks or will not close
• Use a proper container(heavy plastic) that will seal
• Make sure the container has a label to identify the contents
• Transport hazardous waste in the rear of your vehicle
• Do not store hazardous waste in  the vehicle for extended periods
• Find alternatives, less toxic items to use
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste items

Mobile Unit Schedule
Collection Time 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Printable 2009 Mobile Unit Schedule

Items accepted at Mobile Unit Events

• Poisons, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and insecticides
• Used motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, antifreeze, Freon,  kerosene, one pound propane bottles and automobile batteries
• Paint, paint thinners, paint strippers, and wood preservatives
• Aerosols cans and fire extinguishers
• Rechargeable household batteries including button batteries
• Swimming pool and Spa chemicals
• Fluorescent light bulbs, thermostat switches, smoke detectors, and other mercury-containing devices
• Household chemicals and cleaners

Items not accepted at Mobile Unit Events

• Ammunition and explosives (accepted at Landfill only)
• Unknown materials or liquids
• Biohazardous/Medical Waste
• Propane tanks or gas cylinders (accepted at Central Solid Waste Facility)
• Waste generated by a business (accepted at the Landfill only on Wednesday)
• Computers/Monitors