LandfillVerified October 2026

Hernando County Northwest Landfill

Hernando County Northwest Landfill is a landfill in Hernando County, FL, listed under Brooksville. 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, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. It is one of 6 drop-off sites we list in Hernando County. It handled about 159,349 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34614 Directions
County	Hernando County, FL
Phone	(352) 754-4112
Website	hernandocounty.us
Hours	Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Closed Sundays and holidays (July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
Fees	Class I waste (household garbage) 3.1 cents/lb or $62.47/ton Construction and demolition debris 3.9 cents/lb or $78.47/ton Yard waste 2.8 cents/lb or $56.27/ton Automobile tires 7.7 cents/lb or $154.88/ton Off-road tires 10.3 cents/lb or $206.50/ton Recycling Free Household hazardous waste (within limits) Free Fees effective June 1, 2026. The former free 2,000-pound allowance has ended.
Access	Operated by a local government agency
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, paint, motor oil, batteries, household hazardous waste
Not accepted	radioactive materials, biomedical waste, liquids, commercial hazardous waste, whole vehicles
Operator	Hernando County (publicly owned)
Opened	1991

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: hernandocounty.us, hernandocounty.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Hernando County

Convenience centers are for residential properties that pay the solid waste disposal assessment on their property taxes; bring a driver's license with a current Hernando County address, or an out-of-county license plus a TRIM notice, utility bill or deed. Businesses, vacant lots, multifamily properties with more than four units and non-assessed properties must use the Northwest landfill. All sites are closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Source
Since June 1, 2026 the landfill no longer offers the free 2,000-pound allowance; all waste is charged by weight. Source

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other landfills nearby

Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill Landfill

230 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto · 13 mi · (352) 726-8500

Household trash & bulky itemsTires
Pasco County Resource Recovery Landfill Verified

14606 Hays Rd, Spring Hill · 21 mi · (727) 856-0119

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Up to 8 bags of residential garbage per day: No charge

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Acms Class I Landfill Landfill

1032 Cr 529a, Lake Panasoffkee · 24 mi · (352) 568-0999

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Sumter County Citizen Drop - Off Area Facility Landfill

835 Cr 529, Lake Panasoffkee · 25 mi · (352) 793-4221

Household trash & bulky itemsTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

West Hernando Convenience Center Convenience center Verified

2525 Osowaw Blvd, Spring Hill · 14 mi

Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm … Household bagged garbage (up to 5 bags, 60 gallons or less): $5.00

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Pasco County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (West Pasco and East Pasco sites) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

14606 Hays Rd, Spring Hill · 18 mi

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Computer monitor, tower or laptop: $5

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Hernando County

All 6 drop-off sites in Hernando County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hernando County Northwest Landfill?

14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34614.

What can I drop off at Hernando County Northwest Landfill?

Hernando County Northwest Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Not accepted: radioactive materials, biomedical waste, liquids, commercial hazardous waste and whole vehicles.

Is Hernando County Northwest Landfill open to the public?

As far as we know: operated by a local government agency.

How much does it cost to dump at Hernando County Northwest Landfill?

Class I waste (household garbage): 3.1 cents/lb or $62.47/ton; Construction and demolition debris: 3.9 cents/lb or $78.47/ton; Yard waste: 2.8 cents/lb or $56.27/ton; Automobile tires: 7.7 cents/lb or $154.88/ton. Fees effective June 1, 2026. The former free 2,000-pound allowance has ended.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Hernando County Northwest Landfill open?

Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Sundays and holidays (July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)..

What other landfills are near Hernando County Northwest Landfill?

Citrus Central Sanitary Landfill in Lecanto (13 mi), Pasco County Resource Recovery in Spring Hill (21 mi) and Acms Class I Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee (24 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Brooksville?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is West Hernando Convenience Center, about 14 miles away.

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