HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND "E-WASTE" DISPOSAL

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-waste) can be dropped off at the Highlands County Recycling Center at 6000 Skipper Road in Sebring.

Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

PAINTS

  • Oil base - Oil base paints are paints that require mineral spirits for cleanup. Oil base paints cannot be landfilled.
  • Latex - Latex paints are water soluble. This paint requires only water for cleanup and can be disposed of by removing the lid and allowing the paint to dry. This process will cause the paint to harden. When the paint is completely dry it may be put in your regular garbage (blue cart) which is picked up curbside.
  • Spray Paints - If there is spray paint left in the can, it should be disposed of at Highlands County Recycling Center located at 6000 Skipper Rd, M-F from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or at one of the semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Collections.  Once emptied, the cans may be recycled by placing them in your green cart for curbside pickup.  Full or partially filled cans should never be thrown in the blue or green cart for curbside collection.

BATTERIES

  • Car, boat and truck batteries as well as Nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hybrid and lithium-ion batteries are accepted at the Highlands County Recycling Center, 6000 Skipper Rd., Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or at one of the Semi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collections.  
  • Nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hybrid and lithium-ion batteries may also be recycled at your local Lowe's or Batteries Plus store.
  • Alkaline Batteries do NOT need to be recycled; they should be disposed of in your regular garbage (blue cart).

OIL, GASOLINE & ANITFREEZE

  • Used oil, old gasoline and antifreeze are accepted at the Highlands County Recycling Center.

PESTICIDES

  • Pesticides and Herbicides - These chemicals, commonly used on lawns and gardens are accepted at the Highlands County Recycling Center.

MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICALS AND ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • All Paints
  • Antifreeze
  • Auto Batteries
  • Automotive Cleaners
  • Brake Fluid
  • Carpet Cleaner
  • Cleaning Solvents
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Clothing Spot Cleaner
  • Garden Pesticides
  • Hearing Aid Batteries
  • Household Chemicals
  • Liquid furniture polish
  • Muriatic Acid
  • Paint remover
  • Paint Thinner
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Re-chargeable batteries
  • Unknown Chemicals
  • Used Oil
  • Water Sealers
  • Wood Preservatives