Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill
You will find Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill in Lecanto, FL. It is a landfill in Citrus County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 6 drop-off sites we list in Citrus County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 123,812 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 230 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461 Directions |
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| County | Citrus County, FL |
| Phone | (352) 527-7670 |
| Website | citruscounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 8 am to 2:30 pm Closed Sunday. The page also says the administration office is closed on weekends, so call to confirm Saturday landfill hours. |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances |
| Not accepted | tvs |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1975 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: citruscounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Citrus County
- All loads at the county landfill must be covered with a tarp or cargo net; uncovered or uncontained loads incur a surcharge of a $10.00 minimum plus $10.00 per ton. Source
- Residents may drop off household hazardous waste free of charge, up to 10 gallons per day, and single-stream recycling is free. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Class I waste (household garbage): 3.1 cents/lb or $62.47/tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Acms Class I Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Household trash & bulky itemsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Solid waste disposal, per ton: $45Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Up to 8 bags of residential garbage per day: No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Class I waste (household garbage): 3.1 cents/lb or $62.47/tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm … Household bagged garbage (up to 5 bags, 60 gallons or less): $5.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Citrus County
All 6 drop-off sites in Citrus County · Electronics · Tires · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill?
230 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill?
Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: tvs.
Is Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
As far as we know: operated by a local government agency.
How much does it cost to dump at Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill?
Annual pass, 2026/2027: $200.00; Uncovered or uncontained load surcharge: $10.00 minimum plus $10.00 per ton. Landfill prices increased October 1, 2026. Call for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill open?
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 8 am to 2:30 pm. Closed Sunday. The page also says the administration office is closed on weekends, so call to confirm Saturday landfill hours..
What other landfills are near Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill?
Hernando County Northwest Landfill in Brooksville (13 mi), Acms Class I Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee (22 mi) and Sumter County Citizen Drop - Off Area Facility in Lake Panasoffkee (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lecanto?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Hernando County Northwest Landfill, about 13 miles away.
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