Every couple of weeks we bring our newspapers and cardboard to the Sumter County Citizen's Drop-off Area (CDA). Ordinary recyclables are free if you are a resident and other items can be dropped off for a nominal fee.
For fee schedule see their web site:
Solid Waste | Sumter County, FL - Official Website
From their website:
Sumter County Solid Waste does provide a Citizen’s Drop-Off Area (CDA) at 819 CR 529, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 for residents to drop off the following acceptable items for a fee (See Fee Schedule below):
Residential/Household Class 1 Waste/Garbage
Residential Recyclable Materials –
No Charge
Plastics #1 through #7
Aluminum, Tin, and Steel Cans
Mixed Paper (Magazines, Newsprint, Office Paper,
Phone Books, Catalogs)
Clean Paper Bags
Waste Tires
Batteries, Car, rechargeable, normal household batteries
Scrap Metal
Cardboard
Brush, Construction, and Demolition Debris
Electronics
Furniture
Fire Extinguisher
Fees
Click here for a list of fees:
Fees effective 1/1/2021 | Sumter County, FL - Official Website
Paint Disposal Options
Paint cans are not accepted at the CDA.
If you have a large amount of paint, it is considered hazardous waste and we will only accept this item at one of the Mobile Collection days (see below).
If there is a small amount of latex paint left, open the paint lid and let the latex paint dry. Dried latex paint is not considered a hazardous waste and can be disposed with regular trash.
Small amounts of latex paint can also be mixed with kitty litter and allowed to dry with the lid off.
Empty paint cans should have the lid removed and can be disposed of with ordinary trash.
Hazardous Waste or Household Electronics (Amnesty Day)
Sumter County does not accept hazardous waste at the CDA but does provide Mobile Collections events where citizens can drop-off hazardous waste or household electronics. Click here for more information.
Household Electronics & Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection - Amnesty Day | Sumter County, FL - Official Website
Sharps Disposal Program
Disposal of needles and sharps is handled through the Florida Department of Health. Click here to find information about the Sharps Disposal Program.
Needle Disposal Program | Florida Department of Health in Sumter