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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.

Turtle Talk Tuesday: Sea Turtle Nesting on Amelia Island

5/13/2025

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5/13/25 @ 6:00 am.

Sea turtle nesting season takes places annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this time, we will share week messages regarding sea turtles and what is being done to protect them.

Week Two: 
Mary Duffy, Executive Director for the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, has provided a beginning of the season update. Please see below. 

"Turtle season 2025 has started off with a bang.  Historically, the island’s first nest occurs around Mother’s Day.  This year, all species have started nesting earlier throughout the state.  Amelia Island’s first nest in 2025 was April 30!  The earliest nest recorded was in 2013, on April 29.  Prior to 2013, the turtles arrived during the first and second weeks of May.  FWC (Fish and Wildlife Commission) has no definite reason other than the speculation that temperature changes might be getting them started earlier.  At any rate, the nesting season has begun.

Beach renourishment is alive and well on our island and around the state.  In 2021, the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association (SAISSA) conducted a project on the south end of Amelia Island during nesting season.  Also, each winter, the Navy contracts the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) to perform a maintenance dredge of the St. Mary’s River Channel.  Material dredged from the channel is placed on the north end of the island in an arrangement with the Navy, the ACE, and the City of Fernandina Beach. This maintenance dredge is not considered beach renourishment because the purpose of the work is to maintain the width and depth of the channel for the navy submarines.  The sand that comes from the channel is considered sand deposition. There are no requirements for AISTW to monitor the beach during this maintenance dredge work because it is outside of nesting season. 

As the 2025 nesting season begins, we have another project happening on the island.  This project is also coordinated by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), and is considered renourishment because the borrow pit is south of the jetties and will not affect the channel used for submarines. It is a project that was funded several years ago but was postponed due to Covid.  The purpose is to restore the beach after impact from numerous hurricanes.  When the project begins, sand will be pumped onto the island beginning about 2 blocks north of Dolphin Street at Main Beach and will travel south to access 24, south of Sadler Rd.  As with the project on the south end in 2021, AISTW is monitoring and relocating nests from the impacted area. 

Mother’s Day brought the first nest to the project area and was relocated to a safe location.  

AISTW has identified areas of the island where nests are safe from lights, vehicles, and normal erosion.  This and future nests from the path of the project will be carefully dug up, carried to the new location, and carefully reburied.  A new cavity is dug and designed to replicate (as much as possible) the original nest cavity.  Sand from the original nest is used to line the new nest because it contains body fluid from the mother turtle.  AISTW permitted volunteers are trained to dig up and relocate the eggs.  

This is the only condition under which relocation can occur based on the AISTW permit issued by FWC and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (MTP 088).  Nest relocation is considered by FWC to be a viable solution to issues created by such projects occurring during nesting season. 

Hopefully, the turtles will choose less active and quieter places on the island to nest once construction is fully underway.  This is another example of how adaptable these ancient mariners have proven to be." 

Thank you, Mary, for this very exciting and informative update. We look forward to hearing more as the season goes on. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer
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Turtle Talk Tuesday

5/6/2025

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5/6/25 @ 6:00 a.m.

​Sea turtle nesting season takes places annually from May 1st to October 31st. During this time, we will share week messages regarding sea turtles and what is being done to protect them.


Week One:
During sea turtle nesting season, the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch will do daily, early morning walks on the beach to look for signs that a sea turtle has come onshore and/or nested. You can help them by reporting tracks or nests you locate by texting a photo and the location to the AISTW at (904) 583-1913 or emailing to [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer



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Waste Tire Amnesty Day

5/2/2025

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5/2/25 @ 4:00 p.m.

Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. 


This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling. There is no cost to participate however you will be required to show proof of residency. 

All tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. 

WHAT: Waste Tire Amnesty Day
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - noon (or until trailer reaches capacity, whichever comes first)
WHERE: 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 


If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer
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Early Results from Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

4/30/2025

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4/30/25 @ 1:30 p.m. - On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Nassau County Public Works and Keep Nassau Beautiful partnered to offer the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This event is aimed at keeping harmful items out of the landfill and is free for Nassau County residents. 

Once again, the community showed great support of this endeavor with a whopping 449 vehicles coming through during the 4-hour event.  While the exact tonnage collected is not yet known, it is safe to stay that many Nassau County residents are doing their part to ensure electronics, paint, aerosols, batteries, used oils, lubricants, fluorescent light bulbs and other hazardous items are recycled properly.

We are also excited to announce that 700 lbs of food was collected for the Barnabas Food Pantry and will be used to feed hungry families right here in our community! 


We greatly appreciate the Nassau County Public Works team and the Keep Nassau Beautiful volunteers for all their hard work in coordinating the event and serving residents quickly and efficiently. Your hard work, speed and professionalism did not go unnoticed. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the residents who helped make this a successful event and for doing what you can to keep Nassau County clean and safe. 

The next Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will take place in the fall of 2025. As a reminder, the Convenience Recycle Center in Callahan takes many of these items year-round. Examples include batteries, latex paint, electronics, and used cooking oil. For more information, visit the Nassau County Solid Waste webpage. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins Thursday

4/29/2025

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4/29/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and runs through October 31, 2025. At this time, we would like to remind residents to begin checking outside lighting in preparation of the upcoming season. 

Nassau County Code Section 37.08, Beachfront Lighting Restrictions, was created to safeguard nesting mothers and their hatchlings. A failure to comply could result in a fine. 


  • Replace white porch lights with turtle safe lighting found at your local hardware store
  • Eliminate, turn off, redirect or shield lights that can be seen from the beach surface
  • Install timers and/or motion detectors and set the timer to 5 minutes or less for areas where light is needed
  • Keep pool and cabana lights off
  • Apply dark window tinting or draw curtains/blinds after dark.
 
Stay tuned each week for "Turtle Talk Tuesday" in which we will share information about our local sea turtle population and what is being done to protect them. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer




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Non-Profit Spotlight: Keep Nassau Beautiful

4/22/2025

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4/22/25 @ 2:30 p.m. 

In recognition of Earth Day, we wanted to highlight a local non-profit who goes above and beyond to keep Nassau County clean, safe, and beautiful for the community. 

Established in 1991, Keep Nassau Beautiful works to maintain litter and waste control programs, organize community beautification and conservation efforts, and promote the benefits of a clean and beautiful environment. This is accomplished in a variety of ways including organized roadside litter cleanup, community cleanup events, and planting trees and flowers around the county. Keep Nassau Beautiful also partners with the County twice a year to offer the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event aimed to keep harmful items out of the landfill. Hundreds participate in these recycling events each year to dispose of things like paint, electronics, pesticides, fluorescent lightbulbs, used motor oil, batteries and other similar items that are hazardous to the environment. 

Through its Gardens of Amelia Program, Keep Nassau Beautiful provides information on native plants and Nassau's historic maritime forest, and they recognize property owners who are preserving and regenerating the maritime forest. Another interesting program you may not be aware of is their Donate a Legacy Tree Program. This program is designed to enhance the existing tree canopy and beautify public spaces while allowing residents to honor a loved one. 

Last but not least, Keep Nassau Beautiful hosts the popular Wild Amelia Festival which introduces residents and visitors to Nassau County's diverse local ecosystems and the wonderful creatures that inhabit them. The 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival will take place from May 9 - May 17, 2025 and includes 9 fun-filled days of ecotours, sunset river cruises, Wild Storytime events for kids, a community cleanup and more. Be sure to stop by the Wild Amelia Eco-Expo on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-3pm at Main Beach for children's activities, animal exhibits and informational booths by environmental organizations. There will be something for everyone at this wonderful family event. Relax, have fun and get in touch with nature. While there be sure to wander over to the County's Opening of the Beaches Event where you will find live music, food trucks and the County's Vision 2050 tent. 

About Keep Nassau Beautiful
Keep Nassau Beautiful is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of up to 25 members. The day-to-day management is overseen by an Executive Director who operates within the framework of the established budget, adopted programs, and policies developed by the Board of Directors. Annual reports can be located on their website at www.keepnassaubeautiful.org. Here you can also find information on how you can help including volunteer opportunities and ways to donate.  

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer


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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

4/22/2025

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4/22/25 @ 12:00 p.m.

Just a friendly reminder that the next Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event is this Saturday, April 26, 2025 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
  • Batteries
  • Propane Tanks
  • Paints and paint thinners
  • And much, much more!

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
 Communications Officer


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Happy Earth Day 2025

4/22/2025

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Happy Earth Day!

Today, we would like to highlight Nassau County's recycling program. Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces the need for landfill space, and minimizes the environmental impact from producing new products.

Nassau County Solid Waste provides a Convenience Recycle Center for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables for its residents. Located on Landfill Road in Callahan, this site accepts a variety of recyclable materials including cardboard, glass (clear, brown and green), aluminum, plastics (1 and 2), paper, electronics, appliances, paint and used cooking oil.

We also offer two additional recycling sites: 72823 Motes Road in Bryceville and 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd. in Yulee. These two sites accept paper, glass (clear, brown and green); plastics (1 and 2), aluminum and cardboard.

All recycling sites are FREE to use by Nassau County residents. To learn more, visit https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/228/Solid-Waste.
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We've also attached a handy recycling brochure to provide proper recycling techniques and information on what can and can't be recycled. You can download the PDF version here: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/.../24233/Recycling-Brochure-
#earthdayeveryday #recycle #reducereuserecycle
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Earth Day Celebration: Invasive Species Roundup

3/18/2025

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3/18/25 @ 8:30 a.m. - This Earth Day, the Nassau County Extension Office and Board of County Commissioners are teaming up to offer an invasive species roundup.

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 9am-11am while we remove the invasive Kalanchoe from the dunes. Removal of this invasive species will help native plants and wildlife (like the gopher tortoise) thrive. 

There is no cost to participate however an RSVP is required. Register at this link or by scanning the QR Code above. The event will start at the American Beach Community Center at 9am where Extension Agent David Herbert will lead you on a brief walk to the beach access on Gregg Street, identifying various invasive species along the way. 

If you have any questions, please contact David Herbert at (904) 530-6356 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

3/7/2025

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3/7/25 @ 9:30 a.m.

​The next Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event has been scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025 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
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

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
​ Communications Officer

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