Lena Road Landfill

General Rules of Using the Landfill 

• All vehicles entering the Landfill must go across the scales at the Scalehouse.
• Payments can be made by cash, check and all major credit cards. 
• Vehicles with low ground clearance are discouraged. 
• Be aware of other vehicles, workers on foot, equipment, traffic control devices and overhead obstructions. 
• Scavenging is prohibited at any location at the Landfill. 
• Obey all posted signs.

Fees are Determined by:

• Type of Material - such as yard waste, tires, household garbage, etc. 
• Weight of Material 
• Origin - Waste brought from outside of Manatee County will be charged triple the fee.

Fees will be doubled for the following:

• Improperly covered loads. 
• Improperly separated loads. Examples: Yard waste cannot be mixed with regular garbage. Tires cannot be mixed with regular garbage. 

Accepted at the Landfill for a fee: 

• Scrap metal 
• Tires 
• Yard waste 
• Appliances 
• Household garbage 

SPECIAL WASTES

• Soils, dredge materials, car wash and street sweeping grit, fill dirt, wastewater cake/sludge and other similar special waste require prior approval for disposal.
• For each load of asbestos brought to the Manatee County Landfill, haulers must schedule the drop-off at least 24 hours in advance by calling 941-748-5543.