FREE Manatee County Community Cleanup

Join us for a Manatee County Community Cleanup Event! 
Date: TBD
Time: TBD

Pitch in with neighbors to keep Manatee County clean! Just bring accepted items to one of our drop-off locations below, and our staff will help you unload.

Stay tuned: More free cleanup dates and locations are coming throughout 2026!

Got bulk items to get rid of now? Dispose of them at the Lena Road Landfill today! Cars and SUVs are just $5, and all other vehicles are $23 up to 1,000 lbs.

Who Can Participate

• Unincorporated Manatee County residents only
  → Look up your address by clicking here

• No businesses, landlords, or contractors
  

• Proof of residency required at drop-off (driver’s license, state ID, or utility/tax bill)

Accepted Items

• Tires (no oversized/commercial)

• Large appliances (refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer)

• Furniture & bulky items (sofas, mattresses, tables, chairs)

• Yard waste in paper bags, tied, or bundled (≤ 4 ft, ≤ 40 lbs, no plastic bags)
  → For yard waste disposal info, click here

• Recyclables ♻️
  → For recycling info, click here

Not Accepted Items

• Household Hazardous Waste (paint, chemicals, fuel, oil, propane)
  → For household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal info, click here

• Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors, printers)
  → For household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal info, click here

• Commercial/contractor/demolition debris (residential C&D accepted)

• Medical waste

• Business waste of any kind

Note: The County reserves the right to refuse prohibited materials.

Event Day Tips

• Sort materials in advance

• Follow staff directions on site

• Be patient during peak times

• Consider carpooling with neighbors

Drop-Off Locations

Follow this page and social media accounts for announcements for more dates spread across Manatee County throughout 2026!

Learn More

• Tour Lena Road Landfill from wherever you are: Virtually Tour Lena Road Landfill

• Follow along: @MANATEEGOV (social)

Let’s keep Manatee County clean—see you on January 10!