Dumps NearbyConvenience centerVerified October 2026
Fairbanks Rural Collection Center
You will find Fairbanks Rural Collection Center in Gainesville, FL. It is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Alachua County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. We list 15 other drop-off sites in Alachua County.
| Address | 9920 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL |
| Phone | (352) 334-3873 |
| Website | alachuacounty.us |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Closed on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, furniture, lumber, air conditioners, refrigerators, plastic bags |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: alachuacounty.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Alachua County
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … Solid waste: $65.00 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
More in Alachua County
All 16 drop-off sites in Alachua County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fairbanks Rural Collection Center?
9920 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Fairbanks Rural Collection Center?
Fairbanks Rural Collection Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: commercial waste, furniture, lumber, air conditioners, refrigerators and plastic bags.
Is Fairbanks Rural Collection Center open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Fairbanks Rural Collection Center open?
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day..
What other convenience centers are near Fairbanks Rural Collection Center?
North Central Rural Collection Center in Gainesville (6.6 mi), Phifer Rural Collection Center in Gainesville (13 mi) and Archer Rural Collection Center in Archer (18 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Gainesville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, about 2 miles away.
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