HARDEE COUNTY | HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Help protect our environment by gathering up your household hazardous
waste and participate in our collection program.
This service is provided to Hardee County’s household residents and allows for
the disposal of up to 60 pounds of household hazardous waste per home for free.

Saturday, April 4th, 2026

8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

The Hardee County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center,
is located at the Hardee County Landfill, 685 Airport Road,
three miles east of Wauchula off of Highway 636 (Main Street).

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:
 Household Chemical and Cleaners
 Garden Pesticides / Insecticides / Herbicides
 Old Paints and Paint Removers
 Old Gasoline and Petroleum Products
 Wood Preservatives / Stains / Polyurethane’s
 Antifreeze / Brake Fluids / Transmissions Fluids
 Pool Chemicals / Photographic Chemicals
 Fluorescent Light Bulbs

UNACCEPTED MATERIALS:
 Gas Cylinders / Flares / Ammunition
 Explosives / Pyrotechnics
 Radioactive Waste
 Biohazards / Infectious Waste

For questions or more information please call 863-773-5089

BUSINESSES:
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators:
Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may bring their waste to the collection for proper disposal. A
price quote will be given for the hazardous waste material according to current contract prices. Disposal must be paid at the time of
acceptance, with cash, MC/VS, cashier’s check, or a money order. Personal or company checks may not be accepted.

Small Quantity Generators:
Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds and less than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste per month will not be allowed to bring their waste to the collection.
However, you may call US Ecology Inc. (813)623-5302 for pick up at your place of business at current contract prices.