A County-by-County Guide to Bulk Waste Pickup

Hernando • Pasco • Citrus • Sumter — Rules, Schedules & Limits

Essential Public Reference for Homeowners
Hernando County
Unincorporated Areas Only
📅 Schedule: Week of 1st & 3rd Monday
📦 Volume Limit: 6 cubic yards (≈ pickup truck load)
📞 Contact: 352-754-4057
⚡ Special pickup: $45 minimum

🚫 Prohibited:

Paint Chemicals Tires Batteries Electronics Yard debris

Note: Yard waste collected separately on green waste schedule. E-waste accepted at transfer station only.

Pasco County
West & East Zones
📅 Schedule: 4x/year (quarterly by zone)
📦 Volume Limit: 6 cubic yards total
📞 Contact: 727-847-2411
⚡ Special pickup: $25-50

🚫 Prohibited:

Paint Chemicals Tires Concrete Dirt Asbestos

Note: County offers "Recycle Rama" events for HHW and electronics. Check website for dates.

Citrus County
Mandatory Franchise Areas
📅 Schedule: 2x/year by zone
📦 Volume Limit: 4 cubic yards max
📞 Contact: 352-527-7670
⚡ Special pickup: Not available

🚫 Prohibited:

Appliances (freon-free ok) TVs Tires Yard waste

Note: All bulk items require trip to Central Landfill or transfer station. No on-call bulk pickup.

Sumter County
Unincorporated & The Villages
📅 Schedule: 2nd Tuesday monthly
📦 Volume Limit: No specified limit (reasonable)
📞 Contact: 352-689-4400
⚡ Special pickup: $15-50

🚫 Prohibited:

Hazardous waste Liquid paint Tires Large appliances

Note: The Villages has separate HOA bulk collection; contact community management.

At-a-Glance Comparison

County Pickup Frequency Volume Limit Yard Waste Appliances Electronics
Hernando Bi-weekly (bulk zones) 6 cu yd Separate collection ✅ Freon-free ❌ Transfer station
Pasco Quarterly 6 cu yd ✅ Included ✅ With tag ($5) ✅ Recycle Rama
Citrus Semi-annual 4 cu yd ❌ Transfer station ✅ Freon-free ❌ Landfill only
Sumter Monthly Reasonable use ✅ Included ❌ Special pickup ❌ Transfer station

All counties prohibit hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, and tires in bulk collection. Verify with your specific hauler.

When Bulk Pickup Isn't Enough

🏭 Hernando County

Northwest Transfer Station: 14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville

West Hernando Transfer Station: 5465 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee

🕒 Mon-Sat 8am-4pm • $25 minimum

🏭 Pasco County

West Pasco Transfer Station: 14820 State Rd 52, Hudson

East Pasco Transfer Station: 9620 Handcart Rd, Dade City

🕒 Mon-Sat 7am-5pm • $20 minimum

🏭 Citrus County

Central Landfill: 2490 W Newberry Ln, Newberry

Inglis Transfer Station: 110 NE 1st St, Inglis

🕒 Mon-Sat 7:30am-4pm • $22/ton

🏭 Sumter County

Sumter County Landfill: 4375 SE 180th St, Sumterville

Lake Panasoffkee Transfer Station: 3690 CR 501, Wildwood

🕒 Mon-Sat 7am-4pm • $20 minimum

Items Requiring Special Handling (All Counties)

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Electronics

TVs, computers, monitors

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Batteries

Auto, lithium, rechargeable

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Hazardous

Paint, oil, pesticides

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Tires

Passenger $3-5 fee

Never place prohibited items with bulk waste. Violations may result in fines or loss of service.

Beyond County Limits?

For items not accepted in bulk programs—or when you need pickup before scheduled dates—professional junk removal services provide same-week, any-material solutions throughout the region.

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Homeowner tip: Always place bulk items curbside by 6 AM on your scheduled day. Separate materials (metal, yard waste, appliances) per county rules. If you live in a gated community or HOA, verify if private collection differs from county policy.