⛰️ Putnam County Central Landfill, FL
📍 140 County Landfill Road, Palatka, FL 32177 · Landfill run by Putnam County Sanitation Department
✅ Checked November 1, 2026 against its published source. How we check
⚡ Quick Answer
Putnam County Central Landfill is at 140 County Landfill Road, Palatka, FL 32177. Starting price: $24 (per ton for residential waste, $5 minimum; free for assessed residents within limits). Hours: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Sunday Closed. Accepts: household trash, furniture, construction debris, yard waste, tires, electronics, hazardous waste. Phone: (386) 329-0395. Not yet confirmed with the operator. Rate sheet checked November 1, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🗑️ Household Trash | $24.00 / ton residential, $5.00 minimum; no fee for assessed residents |
| 🛋️ Furniture | No fee for assessed residents as bulky waste; otherwise $24.00 / ton (inference). Call to confirm. |
| 🧱 Construction Debris | No fee for assessed residents up to 3,000 lbs per year; then $24.00 / ton residential (inference) |
| 🌿 Yard Waste | No fee for assessed residents up to 5,000 lbs per year; then $24.00 / ton residential (inference) |
| 🛞 Tires | $210.00 / ton; 5 car or light truck tires per year free for assessed residents |
| 📺 Electronics | Accepted at the recycle area; no fee printed |
| ☣️ Hazardous Waste | No fee for assessed residents, 5-gallon limit |
Rates October 1, 2025; checked November 1, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Mattresses, Appliances, Concrete and Dirt, Scrap Metal, Paint. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to unload before the gates lock. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Recycling drop-off is at this site.
- ➕Exempt wastes (land clearing debris, roofing hauled by a roofer, boats and trailers, agricultural waste and others) are charged at any County landfill.
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Residents who have paid the Solid Waste Special Assessment may bring household garbage, horticultural trash and bulky waste at no additional charge. Proof of residential assessment required (tax bill, utility bill, or a lease agreement for renters) plus a driver's license or photo ID matching the address.
- ✅C&D debris and yard waste allowances apply at the Central Landfill only.
🎟️ Free Drop-Offs and Vouchers
Waste Tire Amnesty Day was Saturday, October 24, 2026 (past). Toxic Round Up (household hazardous waste and electronics) was Saturday, April 25, 2026 (past).
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❓ Common Questions About Putnam County Central Landfill
How much does it cost to dump at Putnam County Central Landfill?
Published fees at Putnam County Central Landfill: Residential waste by weight: $24.00 / ton ($5.00 minimum); Commercial waste by weight: $38.00 / ton ($5.00 minimum); Tires: $210.00 / ton (Weighed on the landfill scale); Assessed residents: household garbage, horticultural trash, bulky waste: No fee (With proof of paid Solid Waste Special Assessment). Rates effective October 1, 2025. Checked November 1, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to Putnam County Central Landfill?
Putnam County Central Landfill lists these as accepted: household trash, furniture, construction debris, yard waste, tires, electronics, hazardous waste.
Do they take cash or card at Putnam County Central Landfill?
The sources we read do not say how Putnam County Central Landfill takes payment. Call (386) 329-0395 before you go.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Putnam County Central Landfill?
Waste Tire Amnesty Day was Saturday, October 24, 2026 (past). Toxic Round Up (household hazardous waste and electronics) was Saturday, April 25, 2026 (past). Residency rules: Residents who have paid the Solid Waste Special Assessment may bring household garbage, horticultural trash and bulky waste at no additional charge. Proof of residential assessment required (tax bill, utility bill, or a lease agreement for renters) plus a driver's license or photo ID matching the address.
What are the hours at Putnam County Central Landfill?
Monday to Friday: 7 AM to 5 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Sunday: Closed. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to unload before the gates lock. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
📚 Where This Comes From
- 📄County Sanitation Services page, sites, hours, FY 2026-27 document links (read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County landfill flyer, "FY 2025-2026 Solid Waste Tipping Rate Information" (older; read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County fee resolution adopted August 26, 2025, "to take effect on October 1, 2025", Exhibit K (older; read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County Sanitation Department Facts PDF, "(Updated for FY 25/26)" (read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County Fee Schedule page linking FY 2026-27 Resolution 2026-071 (PDF not loaded; read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County post, Waste Tire Amnesty Day, October 24, 2026 (read November 1, 2026)
- 📄County post, Toxic Round Up, April 25, 2026 (read November 1, 2026)
Checked November 1, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. We recheck every facility at least once a year; this one is due by November 2027. Call before you load up.
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