31 March, 2026
Contact: Jamie Floer
407-254-9682/Cell: 407-864-6054 or email: Jamie.Floer@ocfl.net
Orange County, FL – Orange County Utilities invites Orange County residents to a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste* Community Collection Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Buena Vista High School, 11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy. in Orlando. Participants will have the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste – free of charge.
The following items will be accepted (paint and chemicals limited to 25 gallons per vehicle):
Paint (oil & latex based)
Cooking oil & grease
Household chemicals
Pesticides & herbicides
Rechargeable & lead acid batteries
Drain cleaners & pool chemicals
Mercury-containing lamps & devices
Automobile fluids & cleaning products
Electronics**
Varnish & stains
Propane tanks (20-lb. max)
Fuels
Participants are prohibited from bringing biologically active materials, radioactive materials, explosives, tires, ammunition, fireworks, emergency flares, prescription drugs, and pressurized cylinders (except propane tanks as noted above). No regular garbage or commercial waste is accepted.
Cover all lithium battery terminals with tape and separate them from other batteries.
*An item is considered electronic waste if it contains a circuit board.
**Rear-projection TVs are not accepted.
For more information, including permanent drop-off locations and hours, please visit www.ocfl.net/HHW, call the Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Hotline at 407-836-6601, or email Solid.Waste@ocfl.net.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.