Dumps NearbyConvenience centerVerified October 2026
Phifer Rural Collection Center
Phifer Rural Collection Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Gainesville, FL, in Alachua County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for 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 | 11700 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32640 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL |
| Phone | (352) 334-3874 |
| 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 | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| 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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
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 … Solid waste: $65.00 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap 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 Phifer Rural Collection Center?
11700 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32640.
What can I drop off at Phifer Rural Collection Center?
Phifer 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 Phifer Rural Collection Center open to the public?
As far as we know: run by the county, city or a waste district.
When is Phifer 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 Phifer Rural Collection Center?
Fairbanks Rural Collection Center in Gainesville (13 mi), North Central Rural Collection Center in Gainesville (20 mi) and Archer Rural Collection Center in Archer (27 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Gainesville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Alachua County Solid Waste Transfer Station and Wtcc, about 13 miles away.
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