Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection Event - City of Sarasota
Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota are hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Payne Park. Please view the event flyer for additional information about items that will be accepted and procedures for disposal.
Hazardous Waste at Your Home
Due to safety and cost, most household hazardous wastes are not collected curbside. Residents of Sarasota County may take accepted items generated from non-business related activities to one of the County's Chemical Collection Centers for safe disposal free of charge. Proof of county residency (driver’s license, tax bill, utility bill, etc.) may be required.
Items Accepted
Automotive batteries Hazardous waste
Automotive products Lawn and garden chemicals
Batteries (button, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, rechargeable) Paints
Cell phones Paint thinner
Chemicals Pesticides
Cleaners Pool chemicals
Electronics (computer systems, printers, etc.) Rechargeable batteries
Fertilizers Sharps (needles, lancets) in proper container ONLY
Fire extinguishers Solvents
Fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps Toxic waste
Gasoline Used motor oil
For items not listed above, contact the Sarasota County Hazardous Waste office to confirm disposal options and requirements.
