Frequently Asked Questions - Solid Waste Management - Environmental Services - Seminole County Government

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

The Question:

How can I get rid of my old paint?

The Answer:

You can dispose of waste paint from your home by bringing it to the Seminole County's Household Hazardous Waste Center. Disposal is free to residents of Seminole County. NO BUSINESSES PLEASE.

Click here to find out more about Household Hazardous Waste.

Click here to visit the Solid Waste Management web page.

GENERAL

	How do I get information about trash collection and disposal?
	How do I get rid of large appliances or furniture?
	How do I make changes to my curbside collection service?
	What are the rules for yard waste collection?
	What are your hours of operation?
	What forms of payment are accepted at the Transfer Station and the Landfill?
	What is accepted in the curbside recycling program?

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

	How can I dispose of old alkaline and single-use household batteries?
	How can I get rid of my old paint?
	How do I get rid my Medical Sharps? (*Medical Sharps are hypodermic needs, lancets used to prick fingers to test blood, etc.)
	How should I dispose of my old rechargeable batteries?
	What do I do if I break a device containing mercury, such as thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent lamps?
	What do I do with this old Mercury?
	What is the problem with old fluorescent light tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)?
	What should I do if I find a spot where illegal dumping has taken place?
	What should I do if I see someone in the act of illegally dumping on the right of way or on private property?
	What should I do with my old mercury thermostat, mercury thermometer or other mercury containing device?
	Where can I recycle computers and televisions?
	Where can I take my used oil?
	Where do I call if I want to make an environmental related complaint?
	Where do I dispose of Hazardous Waste from my small business?

RESOURCES

Department Main Page

SECTIONS

Business Office

Planning, Engineering

and Inspections (PEI)

Reclaimed Water

Solid Waste

Management

Announcements

Authorized Waste

Service Providers

Events Calendar

and Holiday Schedule

Common Questions (FAQ)

Curbside Collection

Drop Off Facilities

Hazardous Waste

Programs for Businesses

Program Options

Rates

Recycling

Special Waste

Wastewater

Water

Water Conservation

CONTACT INFORMATION
Solid Waste
1950 State Road 419
Longwood, FL 32750
Phone: (407) 665-2260

Environmental Services
500 West Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773-7499
Phone: (407) 665-2000
Fax: (407) 665-2019
E-mail

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