Transfer stationVerified October 2026

South County Transfer Station

South County Transfer Station is a transfer station in Gibsonton, FL, in Hillsborough County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 21 drop-off sites we list in Hillsborough County.

Address	13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 Directions
County	Hillsborough County, FL
Phone	(813) 272-5680
Website	hcfl.gov
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Household hazardous waste: second Saturday of each month, 8 AM to 2 PM. Sunday not listed.
Fees	Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance, CCC) 10 cubic yards free per year Residential tires (CCC) 12 free per year Tire without rim (beyond allowance) $13.00 each Tire with rim (beyond allowance) $27.00 each Commercial/self-haul disposal, processable, per ton $148.00 Fees effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Photo ID showing the property owner's Hillsborough County address plus current tax bill (printed or digital); photo ID only for batteries, paint, electronics; no ID for recycling
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, batteries
Not accepted	medications, commercial waste, explosives, radioactive materials
Payment	cash, card

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

Rules in Hillsborough County

Residential customers get 10 cubic yards per year of free disposal of bulky waste and appliances at the Community Collection Centers (resets Oct. 1) and up to 12 tires per year. Bring a photo ID showing the property owner's Hillsborough County address plus a printed or digital current tax bill; businesses cannot use the CCCs. Source
Once the annual limit is reached, residents pay standard commercial disposal fees at the Southeast County Landfill or the Northwest or South County transfer stations. Special curbside bulky pickup generally costs $30 to $50 per item. Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other transfer stations nearby

McKay Bay Refuse - to - Energy Project Transfer station

34th St & Clark St, Tampa · 11 mi · (813) 878-1111
Waste Management INC of Florida - Pinellas MRF Transfer station

12950 40th Street North, Clearwater · 20 mi
Lutz Recycling Facility and Transfer Station Transfer station

1201 E 148 Ave, Tampa · 20 mi · (407) 947-5563

Household trash & bulky itemsTires
Northwest Hillsborough Sanitary Landfill Transfer station Verified

8001 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa · 20 mi · (813) 272-5680

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance, CCC): 10 cubic yards free per year

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Clearwater Materials Transfer Facility Transfer station

12875 60th St N, Clearwater · 21 mi · (727) 539-1083

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Dumpster Rental Demolition Service Recycling center

2309 North 54th Street, Tampa · 11 mi

Hours: Open 24/7

Household hazardous wasteScrap metal
Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility Convenience center Verified

6209 County Road 579, Seffner · 14 mi · (813) 272-5680

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance): 10 cubic yards free per year

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in Hillsborough County

All 21 drop-off sites in Hillsborough County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where is South County Transfer Station?

13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at South County Transfer Station?

South County Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: medications, commercial waste, explosives and radioactive materials.

Can non-residents use South County Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Photo ID showing the property owner's Hillsborough County address plus current tax bill (printed or digital); photo ID only for batteries, paint, electronics; no ID for recycling.

How much does it cost to dump at South County Transfer Station?

Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance, CCC): 10 cubic yards free per year; Residential tires (CCC): 12 free per year; Tire without rim (beyond allowance): $13.00 each; Tire with rim (beyond allowance): $27.00 each. Fees effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.. Source checked October 2026.

When is South County Transfer Station open?

Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm. Household hazardous waste: second Saturday of each month, 8 AM to 2 PM. Sunday not listed..

What other transfer stations are near South County Transfer Station?

McKay Bay Refuse - to - Energy Project in Tampa (11 mi), Waste Management INC of Florida - Pinellas MRF in Clearwater (20 mi) and Lutz Recycling Facility and Transfer Station in Tampa (20 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Gibsonton?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Dumpster Rental Demolition Service, about 11 miles away.

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