Services and Events
Services
Dispose of Garbage at Lena Road Landfill
Information about visiting the Lena Road Landfill, including hours, closures, and fee schedules.
Dispose of Yard Waste
Yard waste, including tree branches, leaves, and grass clippings, is collected every Wednesday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in Manatee County, with proper preparation by bundling, using paper bags, or cans.
Drop Off Your Recycling
Manatee County recycling drop-off locations listed are for residential use only. Items must be placed inside provided recycling containers, and cardboard must be clean, broken down, and flattened.
Find Your Garbage and Recycling Collection Days
Information about how to find your trash and recycling collection days for residents of Unincorporated Manatee County.
Manatee County’s Medical Rear Door Assistance Program: Making Waste Management Accessible for All
Manatee County’s Medical Rear Door Assistance Program provides free garbage bin collection and return services for residents with conditions that limit their ability to move bins to the curb. Eligible applicants, verified by a physician’s certification, can apply by contacting the Solid Waste Division, and upon approval, sanitation workers will handle bin placement and retrieval on pickup days. This inclusive program supports community members’ independence and well-being by removing the physical burden of waste management.
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Pick up of Recycling Materials
Manatee County uses single-stream recycling, allowing all clean recyclable paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and plastics to be placed together in one cart for easy curbside collection.
Report a Missed Garbage Pickup
Contact information for reporting a missed residential garbage pickup.
Virtually Tour Lena Road Landfill
Virtual tour of the Lena Road Landfill
Waste Wizard: Garbage or Recycling?
Not sure how to dispose of an item? Use our Waste Wizard tool!
HHW / E-SCRAP COLLECTION
9:00am - 3:00pm
19 JUL
Collecting Household Hazardous Waste Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for free from Manatee County residents only at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
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HHW / E-SCRAP COLLECTION
9:00am - 3:00pm
16 AUG
Collecting Household Hazardous Waste Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for free from Manatee County residents only at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
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HHW / E-SCRAP COLLECTION
9:00am - 3:00pm
20 SEP
Collecting Household Hazardous Waste Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for free from Manatee County residents only at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Scrap collection held the third Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
***Please note E-Scrap can be dropped off for free at the Lena Road Landfill Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.***
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- Commercial Recycling Vendor List 10-03-2024 (pdf) (132 KB)
- Septage Hauler Manifest Form 16 (pdf) (230 KB)
- Authorization of Approved Representative (pdf) (129 KB)
- Waste Hauler Permit Application (pdf) (608 KB)
- Waste Hauler Manifest Form (pdf) (230 KB)
- Sewer Use Ordinance (docx) (17 KB)
- 2020 Permit Guidance Manual (pdf) (400 KB)
News and Information
Please do not lean garbage bags or any other items against or place them on top of the bin. All waste must be inside the bin with the lid fully closed.
Bins that are overfilled or obstructed will not be collected.
No. Starting October 6, 2025, plastic bags will no longer be accepted. Yard waste must be in bins, tied bundles of 4 feet or less in length (with any branches be 6 (inches) or less in diameter),or compostable paper lawn and leaf bags. The weight limit is 40 lbs. Yard waste cannot be collected if it is not properly disposed of. Do not place yard waste in garbage or recycling bins. You may repurpose your old garbage can for your yard waste.
We're here to help! If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming changes to your solid waste collection services, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Our team will be happy to assist you.
Below are the options for disposal of construction demolition for unincorporated Manatee County residents.
Properly prepared* residential construction demolition may be placed at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage pickup day. Residents may have a roll off box delivered to the site.
Construction demolition is an open market, and any waste hauler may be used.
Construction demolition can be hauled to the Lena Road Landfill at 3333 Lena Rd., Bradenton.
*Properly Prepared: Bags or cans less than 50 lbs., not protruding from the container, or tied and bundled, less than 4ft and under 50lbs.
Manatee County offers FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) service to Manatee County residents only. HHW is unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, dangerous, warning, or caution. You may take your HHW to the Lena Road Landfill, on Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do not dispose of any of the above with your regular trash. The hauler will not pick them up. Click here to visit the Electronic Scrap and Household Hazardous Waste page.
Report missed service by completing the Missed Collection Reporting Form the next business day.
Contact 311 to make a report or for more information, at mymanatee.org/311 or call 311.
For utilities inquiries, email [email protected].
Recycling drop-off locations are for Manatee County residents only and accept recyclables that cannot fit in your cart or if your residence lacks recycling service. Sites include parks and public areas like GT Bray Park, Braden River Park, and Coquina Beach. Only recyclable materials are accepted, and all cardboard must be clean, flattened, and properly prepared before dropping off or curbside collection.
These are considered bulk items and are collected by request. To schedule a pickup, call 941-792-8811.
Motor Oil is classified as household hazardous waste (HHW). Manatee County offers FREE Household Hazardous Waste service to residents. You may take your Motor Oil to the Lena Road Landfill, on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Yard Waste Disposal Guidelines
Bag It
- Use sturdy, compostable paper bags for yard waste.
Bundle It
- If you're not using garbage cans, bundle yard waste.
- Bundles must be 4 feet or shorter in length.
- Branches must be 6 inches or smaller in diameter.
- Any branch larger than 6 inches must be cut in half lengthwise, tied, and bundled.
- Use heavy-duty string to tie bundles.
Can It
- Use a garbage can (not a recycling cart).
- Yard waste must not extend above the top of the can.
- Bundles, bags, or cans must not exceed 50 pounds each.
- Properly prepared yard waste is picked up every Wednesday (except during holiday schedule adjustments).
Bring It
- You may take yard waste to the landfill for a fee.
Free Annual Pickup
- Each residential address in unincorporated Manatee County gets one free special pickup per year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30).
- This includes:
- More than two large items
- Excess yard waste (too much to bundle)
- E-scrap and white goods
- Pickup limit: 60 cubic yards (L 40' x W 8' x H 6').
Extra Yard Waste Removal
- No limit on yard waste if properly bundled nor canned.
- Large amounts of loose yard waste will require an "Extraordinary Service" pickup.
- Fee will be added to your utility bill.
- Residents may also transport yard waste to Lena Road Landfill themselves.
Curbside Material Separation
- Garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be kept separate at the curb. Each category must be a minimum of three feet from the other.
- For free annual or large pickups, materials must be properly sorted for collection.
To recycle cardboard boxes at home, break down all boxes and place them in your recycling cart. The boxes must be loose fitting in the cart. The lid to your cart must close.
Pick up of Recycling Materials
Pick up of Recycling Materials
Complete the missed pick up form by clicking here.
You can schedule a pickup on your CSS account at mymanatee.org/css.
For more information email Utilities Customer Service at [email protected] or call Manatee County Utilities Customer Service at (941) 792-8811, or call 311.
Place carts 3 feet from the curb and keep them at least 3 feet from cars, mailboxes, meters/backflow assemblies, yard waste, and any other obstruction.
Bulk items are collected per item or cubic yard for an additional fee. Call 941-792-8811 to schedule a pickup in advance for a fee. This takes effect on October 6, 2025.
Unincorporated Manatee County offers the "Waste Wizard" tool for solid waste and recycling look-up. You can also sign up for Household Hazardous & Electronic Scrap collection reminders via email, phone, or text. Visit our Waste Wizard tool for details.
Keep textiles out of landfills by donating, selling, or repurposing them. Drop off clean clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens at the blue textile box at Lena Road Landfill (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). You can also donate to thrift stores, trade online, or share with friends and family.
Residential household waste is collected twice a week, either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Recycling is collected once a week, and each home is issued one 64-gallon container for recyclable materials. Yard waste is picked up every Wednesday, with properly prepared waste placed no more than three feet from the curb. Use our Resident Information Tool for your specific pickup days.
Look up your collection days with our Resident Information Tool or use the Interactive Map.
Yard waste is collected on Wednesdays for all unincorporated Manatee County residents. For more information about how to properly dispose of yard waste, click here.
Yard waste is collected on Wednesdays for all unincorporated Manatee County residents. For more information about how to properly dispose of yard waste, click here.
All yard waste is picked up on Wednesdays. Yard waste placed not more than three feet from the road or curb will be collected once a week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
White goods are large appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, stoves, freezers, water heaters and pool heaters. The state has banned all of the above from the landfills.
Waste Wizard: Garbage or Recycling?
Waste Wizard: Garbage or Recycling?
Manatee County uses a single-cart system for all household recyclables, requiring no sorting. The "Recycle Right" campaign promotes proper recycling practices to help the community reach its 75% recycling goal.
"Recycle Right" is the national campaign initiative created to improve recycling education and awareness. It specifically details the right way to recycle and emphasizes what items can and can’t be recycled.
You can request an additional 96-gallon bin on your CSS account at mymanatee.org/css now, but they will not be delivered until after October 6th for an additional monthly service fee of $13.32 per additional bin. To order an additional bin on your account, log in, and go to "Service Request".
E-Scrap refers to consumer electronic devices that are no longer wanted or needed, such as computers and other similar gadgets. It's important to note that many of these devices contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, which require careful handling and proper disposal.
Manatee County accepts paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel cans, and plastic bottles for recycling.
Plastic bags, Styrofoam, electronics, and hazardous waste are not accepted. Rinse all food and beverage containers before recycling.
Use our Waste Wizard tool by clicking here for more information!
Plastic bags, Styrofoam, electronics, and hazardous waste are not accepted. Rinse all food and beverage containers before recycling.
Use our Waste Wizard tool by clicking here for more information!
You can email [email protected], call 941-792-8811, or dial 311.
Curbside collection of recycling items is once a week. Use our Resident Information Tool to find your scheduled pickup day.
Weekly garbage pickup is limited to the contents of your bin, with the lid closed. If you have extra items that won’t fit, you can schedule a special pickup in advance for a fee by calling. You may also take the excess waste directly to the landfill for a fee. View current rates by visiting Rates for Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
You may keep your old bin for yard waste or other uses. If you’d prefer it be taken away, simply place a note on it that says “Please remove” within the first 30 days of receiving your new bin, and it will be collected for you. Please know - they are not recyclable and will go to the landfill to be disposed of.
You may print and tape the below document (or make your own) to your old can if you want it taken to the landfill for you.
Big Bin - Remove Old Can
You may print and tape the below document (or make your own) to your old can if you want it taken to the landfill for you.
Big Bin - Remove Old Can
Use 32-gallon cans or water-tight plastic bags (1.5 mil thick), with a 40-pound weight limit. Cardboard boxes are not suitable for garbage collection, but will be collected if emptied, broken down, and bundled. Clean, dry carboard can also be placed with your recycling instead of garbage. Place waste within three feet of the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Pickup may occur anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Place your waste in one location, no more than 3 (three) feet from the curb or road, before 6:00 a.m., on your scheduled collection day.
New Weekly Collection Schedule – Effective October 6, 2025
Starting October 6, 2025, garbage, yard waste, and recycling will all be collected once per week on the same day.
Each material type will be picked up separately, but all collections will occur on your designated collection day.
What to Expect:
One collection day per week
Three separate pickups: one each for garbage, recycling, and yard waste
Place all items curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, following the separation guidelines.
Manatee County residents can drop off their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic scrap (e-Scrap) on the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Lena Road Landfill free of charge.
The new collection schedule begins on October 6, 2025.
If your regular garbage, recycling, or yard waste pickup day falls on a holiday, your collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Regular service resumes the following Monday.
Holidays That May Affect Service in 2025:
New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 20
Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
Independence Day – Friday, July 4
Labor Day – Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25
Example: If your pickup is normally on Thursday and that day is a holiday, your items will be collected on Friday instead. Friday collections move to Saturday. On Monday, the normal schedule resumes.
Start using your new garbage bin immediately upon receiving it. Your new schedule will begin on October 6, 2025
The old garbage container will no longer be in use starting October 6, 2025.
Once collected from your curb, anything that is picked up becomes the property and responsibility of the waste haulers. Your recyclables are taken to the material recycling facility (MRF) for processing and recycling.
If your condo complex, RV park, or multi-family residence does not offer recycling or if your recyclables are too large for the recycling cart, you may drop them off. Find a list of recycling drop-off locations here:
Recycling Locations and Information
Recycling Locations and Information
Recycling Cart Guidelines
- The recycling cart is for recyclables only.
- The cart must be placed three feet from the curb and all obstructions, including cars, mailboxes, and garbage cans.
- Position the cart with the arrow facing the street.
- The recycling cart must be at the curb by six a.m.
- Arrange materials loosely inside the cart. Items packed too tightly may not be emptied properly.
Yes, your collection day may change. Please check the Resident Information Tool for updated details.
Lena Road Landfill
Manatee County landfill for drop off.
3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Details
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Solid Waste Division