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Nassau County, Florida

Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event and Food Drive for Barnabas

2/11/2021

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2/11/21 @ 2:45 p.m. - The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Aerosol cans
- Household cleaners
- Cooking oil (used)
- Oil, lubricants, oil filters
- Insecticides and pesticides
- Computers
- Radios
- Printers
- Power tools
- Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
- Medication
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

See flyer for additional details.

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer


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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event This Saturday

12/1/2020

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12/1/20 @ 8:45 a.m. - Just a friendly reminder that the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will take place this Saturday, December 5th from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
  • Aerosol cans
  • Household cleaners
  • Cooking oil (used)
  • Oil, lubricants, oil filterse
  • Insecticides and pesticides
  • Computers
  • Radios
  • Printers
  • Power tools
  • Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
  • Medication
  • Batteries
  • Propane Tanks
  • Paints and paint thinners
  • And much, much more!

See flyer for additional details.

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: December 5th from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Waste Tire Amnesty Event

10/21/2020

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10/21/20 @ 2:40 p.m. - Below is a short video from the Waste Tire Amnesty Event held on September 12, 2020.
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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

10/9/2020

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10/9/20 @ 10:20 a.m. - On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County Solid Waste hosted a Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Event. During a 4 hour period, over 500 vehicles delivered 69,973 pounds of materials. Most common items included paint, electronics, propane tanks, oils & lubricants, aerosol cans, batteries and fluorescent light bulbs.

The next event is currently being planned so please stay tuned for details!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Paint Recycling Off to Great Start

10/6/2020

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10/6/20 @ 10:20 a.m. - Last week, we announced that the Nassau County Convenience Recycling Center would begin accepting latex paint on October 1st for recycling. Click here to view the original story.

It looks like we are off to a great start! Above are photos from the first day and it appears that several dozen cans were brought in for disposal. Thank you to the residents who are using this opportunity to dispose of paint properly and safely.

As mentioned previously, we will be working with Keep Nassau Beautiful to provide an informational video on how you can dispose of it at home. Stay tuned!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Nassau County Convenience Recycling Center to Begin Accepting Latex Paint

9/30/2020

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9/30/20 @ 8:15 a.m. - Beginning Thursday, October 1, 2020, the Nassau County Convenience Recycling Center located at 46026 Landfill Rd. Callahan, will begin accepting latex paint for disposal. Previously, latex paint could only be disposed of twice a year at the Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Events. Now, you can dispose of it safely year-round at the Convenience Recycling Center during normal business hours. 

Please keep in mind that the Convenience Recycling Center is closed on Wednesdays, however they are open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon to accommodate residents who can't make it during the work week. To view operating hours, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Diden at (904) 530-6700.

Also, stay tuned for an upcoming Public Service Announcement describing how you can safely dispose of latex paint at home. We will be working with Keep Nassau Beautiful to bring this information to the residents within the next few weeks.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
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Nassau County to Begin Accepting Cardboard at Bailey and Goodbread Recycling Centers

9/28/2020

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Nassau County is excited to announce that the Solid Waste Department will begin accepting cardboard for recycling at the Bailey Rd and Goodbread Rd recycling locations, beginning on October 1, 2020. Previously, the only County owned recycling facility that accepted cardboard was the Convenience and Recycling Center located qt 46026 Landfill Rd. in Callahan.

For all cardboard recycling centers, please note that the cardboard must be broken down and free of any packing material or styrofoam. The cardboard should then be placed in the bin labeled for cardboard. Plastics, glass, aluminum, office paper and newspaper can also be recycled at those locations in the Single Stream Recycle Bins.

If you have any questions regarding recycling at one of these locations, please contact Becky Diden at  904-530-6700 or visit the Nassau County Solid Waste website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office 

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Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Next Saturday

8/7/2020

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8/7/20 @ 9:15 a.m. - Next Saturday, August 15th is the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. That means that you only have one weekend left to get ready!

The event will be held at the Nassau County Road Department located at 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd. Participants should access the site using Eric Oliver Way (roadway to the left of Target), to Courtney Isles Way, to Gene Lassere.

The event will be held from 8am-noon (or until trucks reach capacity) and is FREE to Nassau County residents. Proof of residency is required.

See flyer for a complete list of items that will be accepted.

You are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food to be donated to Barnabas.

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Waste Tire Amnesty Day

6/4/2020

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6/4/20 @ 9:30 a.m. - The annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day will be held on Saturday, September 12th. This event allows each Nassau County household to dispose of up 15 car and truck tires at no cost, with proof of residency. Each tire should be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads.

WHAT: Tire Waste Amnesty Day
WHEN: Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until trailer is full... whichever comes first)
WHERE: Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan, FL 32011

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event

5/14/2020

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5/14/20 @ 2:15 p.m. - The fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event has been scheduled for Saturday, August 15th. Types of items collected include:

  • -Aerosol cans
  • -Cooking oils
  • -Fluorescent batteries
  • -Motor oil, oil filters, lubricants, radiator fluid
  • -Pesticides
  • -Household cleaners
  • -Propane tanks
  • -Pool chemicals
  • -Paint
  • -Batteries
  • -Electronics
  • -and more!

Please see the attached flyer for a complete list of items that will be accepted.

Participants are also asked to bring a canned or non-perishable item to be donated to Barnabas Center.

This event is free to Nassau County Residents (proof of residency will be required).
No commercial loads without prior approval. Call in advance for pricing to 352-334-0440.

WHAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
WHEN: Saturday, August 15th from 8:00 to noon (or until truck reaches capacity)
WHERE: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165

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