🆓 Free Dump Days and Collection Events
Upcoming free and low-cost disposal events in FL, CA, NC and SC: hazardous waste days, electronics and shredding, tire amnesty and cleanups.
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32 free or low-cost disposal events are coming up in Florida, California, North Carolina and South Carolina between now and February 2027: household hazardous waste days, electronics and shredding events, tire amnesty days and cleanups. The next one is free automobile tire disposal month in Hernando County on Sun, November 1, 2026. Most are for residents only, so bring proof of address, and check the official page before you go.
Published November 1, 2026. Each event comes from the official county, city or authority page, read November 1, 2026. Not confirmed by phone.
Florida (14)
Free automobile tire disposal month
🗓️ Sun, November 1, 2026 to Mon, November 30, 2026 · Regular site hours; closed Thanksgiving Day, November 26
- 📍Main Landfill, 14450 Landfill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34614; West Hernando Convenience Center, 2525 Osowaw Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34607; East Hernando Convenience Center, 33070 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL 33523 (Hernando County)
- 👥Hernando County households; brief form required at drop-off
- ♻️Up to 8 standard automobile tires without rims per household; rimmed, semi or extra tires pay normal fees at the Main Landfill
- 💵Free
Waste Tire Amnesty Day
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM to noon
- 📍West Nassau Convenience Recycling Center, 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011 (Nassau County)
- 👥Nassau County residents
- ♻️Waste tires
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
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Free residential tire and household chemical disposal day
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 7 AM to noon
- 📍Bass Road Disposal Site, 750 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (Osceola County)
- 👥Osceola County residents with photo ID; no vendors or commercial waste
- ♻️Up to 4 passenger car tires free; automotive fluids, paint, garden and pool chemicals, cleaners; computers, TVs, phones
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous and electronic waste collection (Stock Island)
🗓️ Sat, November 14, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Bernstein Park, 6751 5th Street, Stock Island, FL (Monroe County)
- 👥Residents of unincorporated Monroe County
- ♻️Paints, solvents, pesticides, auto and marine products, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries including lithium-ion, computers, TVs, phones
- 💵Free
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America Recycles Day with lithium battery drop-off (Solid Waste Authority)
🗓️ Sun, November 15, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍SWA Education Center, 6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 (Palm Beach County)
- 👥No eligibility rules listed on page
- ♻️Lithium battery drop-off; exchange 2 single-use plastic bags for 2 reusable bags
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off (Fort Lauderdale)
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 9 AM to 3 PM
- 📍2201 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (Broward County)
- 👥Residents of participating Broward cities, including Pompano Beach; proof of residency required
- ♻️Household chemicals, paint, pesticides, auto and boat fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, up to 4 tires, electronics
- 💵Free to residents of participating cities
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Household hazardous waste and electronics day
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 9 AM to 3 PM
- 📍Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, FL 34211 (Manatee County)
- 👥Manatee County residents
- ♻️Aerosols, antifreeze, batteries, fuel, motor oil, paint, pesticides, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs; electronics such as computers, TVs, phones and printers
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off (Tamarac)
🗓️ Sat, December 5, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍6011 Nob Hill Road, Tamarac, FL 33321 (Broward County)
- 👥Residents of participating Broward cities, including Pompano Beach; proof of residency required
- ♻️Household chemicals, paint, pesticides, auto and boat fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, up to 4 tires, electronics
- 💵Free to residents of participating cities
Household hazardous waste and electronics disposal event
🗓️ Sat, December 5, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Rueben Williams Sports Complex, 1751 Seventh St. NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 (Polk County)
- 👥Residential households (businesses not eligible)
- ♻️Household hazardous waste and electronics
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
Household hazardous waste and electronics day
🗓️ Sat, December 19, 2026 · 9 AM to 3 PM
- 📍Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, FL 34211 (Manatee County)
- 👥Manatee County residents
- ♻️Household hazardous waste and electronics scrap
- 💵Free
Household hazardous and electronic waste collection (Marathon)
🗓️ Sat, January 9, 2027 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Monroe County Public Works Building, 10600 Aviation Blvd, Marathon, FL (Monroe County)
- 👥Residents of unincorporated Monroe County
- ♻️Paints, solvents, pesticides, auto and marine products, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries including lithium-ion, computers, TVs, phones
- 💵Free
Household hazardous waste and electronics disposal event
🗓️ Sat, January 23, 2027 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Davenport High School, 4525 County Road 547, Davenport, FL 33837 (Polk County)
- 👥Residential households (businesses not eligible)
- ♻️Household hazardous waste and electronics
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
Household hazardous waste and electronics disposal event
🗓️ Sat, February 6, 2027 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Lakeland Solid Waste, 602 Evelyn Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801 (Polk County)
- 👥Residential households (businesses not eligible)
- ♻️Household hazardous waste and electronics
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
Household hazardous and electronic waste collection (Stock Island)
🗓️ Sat, February 13, 2027 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Bernstein Park, 6751 5th Street, Stock Island, FL (Monroe County)
- 👥Residents of unincorporated Monroe County
- ♻️Paints, solvents, pesticides, auto and marine products, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries including lithium-ion, computers, TVs, phones
- 💵Free
California (9)
Recycling event at City Yards (Santa Monica)
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Los Angeles County)
- 👥Santa Monica residents only
- ♻️Up to 5 banker boxes of paper for shredding; phones, laptops, TVs, monitors, printers, stereos, batteries; clean, dry mattresses and box springs
- 💵Free
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E-waste collection and paper shredding (Culver City)
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Syd Kronenthal Park, 3459 McManus Ave, Culver City, CA 90232 (Los Angeles County)
- 👥Culver City residents and businesses with ID or mail showing address
- ♻️Most electronics (no refrigerators, thermostats or air conditioners); paper shredding up to 6 boxes per vehicle
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste collection (Lake Elsinore)
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍Lake Elsinore PHHWCF, 512 North Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (Riverside County)
- 👥Riverside County residents
- ♻️Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, phones, motor oil, filters, gasoline, lawn and garden products; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
- 💵Free
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America Recycles Day collection (Diamond Bar)
🗓️ Sat, November 14, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍South Coast AQMD parking lot, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (Los Angeles County)
- 👥No residency rule stated on page
- ♻️Document shredding (2 boxes per person), clothing and textiles, computers, TVs and household electronics
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
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Household hazardous waste collection (Moreno Valley)
🗓️ Sat, November 14, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍RCDWR Main Office, 14310 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (Riverside County)
- 👥Riverside County residents
- ♻️Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, phones, motor oil, filters, gasoline, lawn and garden products; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste collection (Beaumont)
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍Lamb Canyon PHHWCF, 16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, CA 92223 (Riverside County)
- 👥Riverside County residents
- ♻️Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, phones, motor oil, filters, gasoline, lawn and garden products; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste collection (Blythe)
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 9 AM to 2 PM
- 📍Blythe Landfill, 1000 Midland Road, Blythe, CA 92225 (Riverside County)
- 👥Riverside County residents
- ♻️Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, TVs, printers, phones, motor oil, filters, gasoline, lawn and garden products; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
- 💵Free
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E-waste recycling and paper shredding (Torrance)
🗓️ Sat, December 5, 2026 · 8 AM to noon
- 📍Torrance City Hall employee parking lot, near the courthouse off Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA (Los Angeles County)
- 👥Torrance residents only; bring ID or utility bill
- ♻️TVs, monitors, phones, small appliances, other electronics; paper shredding up to 3 boxes or bags per vehicle; no hazardous waste
- 💵Free
Shred and e-waste collection event (City of La Quinta)
🗓️ Sat, December 5, 2026 · 7 AM to 11 AM
- 📍La Quinta City Hall South Parking Lot, La Quinta, CA (Riverside County)
- 👥Not stated on page
- ♻️Paper shredding; TVs, monitors, computers, phones, cables, small appliances, batteries, bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
North Carolina (8)
TV and paint (household hazardous waste) collection day
🗓️ Tue, November 3, 2026 · 9 AM to 3 PM
- 📍Buncombe County Landfill, 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701 (Buncombe County)
- 👥Buncombe County residents; no hazardous waste from businesses
- ♻️Electronics, TVs, monitors, laptops, pesticides, automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, paint, gasoline and other flammable liquids, light bulbs
- 💵Reduced cost: most electronics, pesticides and auto fluids free; TVs, monitors and laptops $10 each; paint and flammables $2 per gallon
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Household hazardous waste day
🗓️ Wed, November 4, 2026 · 8 AM to 4 PM
- 📍Household Hazardous Waste Facility/Recycling Convenience Center, 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025 (Cabarrus County)
- 👥Households; household hazardous waste only
- ♻️Household hazardous waste drop-off
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste and electronics collection event
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍LP Frans Stadium, 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC (Catawba County)
- 👥Catawba County residents; no businesses, no trailers
- ♻️Cleaners, paint, automotive products, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, kerosene, batteries, fluorescent tubes, TVs, monitors, phones, small appliances; medications (no sharps)
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste collection and paper shredding event
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 9 AM to noon
- 📍Site not listed on county page; call Harnett County Solid Waste at 910-814-6156 (Harnett County)
- 👥Harnett County residents
- ♻️Paper documents for shredding; select household hazardous items such as alkaline batteries, light bulbs and gasoline
- 💵Free
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Secure paper shredding event
🗓️ Sat, November 14, 2026 · Not listed; advance registration opens November 1
- 📍Compost Central, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 (Mecklenburg County)
- 👥Mecklenburg County residential customers only
- ♻️Paper for secure shredding, up to 3 banker boxes
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
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Household hazardous waste day
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 8 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Household Hazardous Waste Facility/Recycling Convenience Center, 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025 (Cabarrus County)
- 👥Households; household hazardous waste only
- ♻️Household hazardous waste drop-off
- 💵Free
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Household hazardous waste collection day
🗓️ Sat, November 21, 2026 · 9 AM to 1 PM
- 📍Across from the Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility, 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (Chatham County)
- 👥Chatham County residents with a solid waste decal, or residents inside Cary, Pittsboro or Siler City town limits; ID required
- ♻️Household chemicals, paints, cleaners, automotive fluids, pesticides; Sheriff's Office medicine take-back same day 9 AM to 3 PM
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
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TV and paint (household hazardous waste) collection day
🗓️ Tue, December 1, 2026 · 9 AM to 3 PM
- 📍Buncombe County Landfill, 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701 (Buncombe County)
- 👥Buncombe County residents; no hazardous waste from businesses
- ♻️Electronics, TVs, monitors, laptops, pesticides, automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, paint, gasoline and other flammable liquids, light bulbs
- 💵Reduced cost: most electronics, pesticides and auto fluids free; TVs, monitors and laptops $10 each; paint and flammables $2 per gallon
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South Carolina (1)
Citywide cleanup day with document shredding (North Myrtle Beach)
🗓️ Sat, November 7, 2026 · 8 AM to noon; shredding 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- 📍North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Transfer Station, 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
- 👥North Myrtle Beach residents (stated for the shredding)
- ♻️Appliances, chemicals, electronics, furniture, oil, old tires, paint, pesticides, TVs; documents for shredding, up to 3 bags or boxes; no construction debris or medical waste
- 💵Cost not stated on the official page.
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❓ Common Questions
What is a free dump day?
A day when a county or city waives its normal fee for certain items, such as tires, household chemicals or electronics, or for residents' trash loads. Each event below lists what it takes.
Do I need to live in the county?
Usually. Most events listed here are for residents of that county or city, and many ask for a driver's license or utility bill.
Can I bring paint and chemicals?
Household hazardous waste days take paint, cleaners, pesticides, batteries and similar items. Check each event's list, and keep products in their original containers.
How current is this list?
Every event comes from the official county, city or authority page, read November 1, 2026. Events that have passed drop off the page when it is rebuilt. Dates can change, so confirm on the official page.
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