Manatee County Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division of the Utilities Department manages solid waste material at the Manatee County Landfill in an environmentally safe manner.

Garbage service is provided to 94,000 accounts in unincorporated Manatee County and the Landfill manages over 273,000 tons of material annually. This division also plans for and implements alternative future disposal methods for the County and develops and manages a program for the identification and proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. The recycling division promotes recycling through education and special events.

How To Guide

How To Guide

All the do's and don'ts of preparing your garbage, yard waste and recycling for proper disposal in Manatee County.

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Lena Road Landfill

Lena Road Landfill

Manatee County Lena Road Landfill information.
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Missed Pick-ups

Missed Pick-ups

Was your garbage not collected? Start here for reasons why, and what to do if you were missed in error. [more]

Recycling Program

Recycling Program

Get information on recycling practices, as well as events and ideas on living greener. [more]

Escrap

Escrap

Information on disposing of electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. [more]

What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

How to dispose of unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, reactive, combustible or explosive.

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Large or Special Types of Garbage

Large or Special Types of Garbage

Links to information about various types of garbage that is collected in Manatee County. [more]

Solid Waste FAQs

Solid Waste FAQs

Got a question about garbage? Check out our most commonly asked questions pertaining to garbage. [more]

Garbage Pick-up Schedule

Garbage Pick-up Schedule

View maps to see when your household garbage will be collected. [more]