Old paint cans, worn-out electronics and other products that should never go in the regular trash tend to pile up in garages and sheds. Wedgefield residents who want to clear them out have an official option run by Orange County. This guide pulls together what the county says about where to go, when it is open, what it costs and who to call with questions. The sources are Orange County pages and do not mention Wedgefield by name, so check details with the county before making a trip.
Where to drop off household hazardous waste
The Orange County Landfill accepts household hazardous waste. It is at 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando. The county's Utilities Solid Waste Division publishes this location on its Orange County waste sites page.
Residents who plan a trip should put the address in a navigation app ahead of time and confirm the route they prefer. This guide does not give a drive time, because none of the verified sources provide one.
When the landfill takes household hazardous waste
According to the county, household hazardous waste is accepted at the Orange County Landfill:
- Monday through Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The county's published hours do not include Sunday for this service, so plan for a weekday or a Saturday. Because hours can change, a quick call to the hotline in the contact section below is a sensible step before loading the car.
What it costs
Orange County offers household hazardous waste disposal free of charge. The county's household hazardous waste page says this applies at its community collection events and at its county drop-off locations. The Orange County Landfill is the drop-off location named in the sources used here. Residents who see another county drop-off location or a collection event announced can expect the same free-of-charge approach described on that page.
What counts as household hazardous waste
The county's page describes household hazardous waste with a set of examples. One of the items on that page is paint products. That makes the county's household hazardous waste program the place to start for leftover paint rather than the regular trash.
The county page names other examples as well. Anyone with an unfamiliar product, such as an old chemical in the back of a cabinet, can read the full set of examples on the county page or ask the Solid Waste Hotline whether it qualifies.
Electronics recycling
Electronic equipment has its own path. The county says electronic equipment can be dropped off for recycling at household hazardous waste collection sites and events. That means the household hazardous waste program is also where the county directs old electronics, so one trip may cover both paint and electronics.
The sources do not spell out which specific electronics are accepted at which site. If a household has an unusual item, such as an older device with a battery, ask before making the trip.
Planning a drop-off
A few practical steps can make the trip easier:
- Gather paint, electronics and other household hazardous items in one spot at home.
- Check the county's household hazardous waste page for the current examples.
- Pick a day from Monday through Saturday and arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Drive to 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando.
- Call the Solid Waste Hotline first if any item is unclear.
Keep items in a place where they will not tip over or spill while the vehicle is moving. The county sources do not give packing rules, so the hotline is the right place to ask about containers and labeling.
Why it matters
Household hazardous waste is the category of products that the county handles separately from ordinary trash. Because the county offers free disposal at its drop-off locations and events, there is no cost barrier to doing it properly. The same page that describes the program also points to electronics recycling, so a single stop can clear several shelves at once.
For other local resources, see the residents page on this site.
Who to contact
- Orange County Solid Waste Hotline: (407) 836-6601, for questions about household hazardous waste
- Orange County Landfill: 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for household hazardous waste
- County information: Orange County household hazardous waste page and Orange County waste sites page
Sources
Compiled from the official sources below.