FAQ Category: Solid Waste

Lithium-Ion batteries can cause fires if thrown in your regular trash or recycling cart. To protect our collection crew, facilities, equipment and our community, drop off old lithium batteries at a Home Depot, Staples, Lowes etc., or at any of our Drop-off Centers (PDF). For more information you can contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or…

Community Outreach & Volunteering – St. Johns County to schedule a tour, presentation, or a visit from Captain Reducio! You can contact the Solid Waste Division at SolidWaste@sjcfl.us or (904) 827-6980.

St. Johns County makes it easy to be a responsible recycler. Place only the five categories of recyclable items (PDF). No, labels do not have to be removed before recycling, however, make sure everything is empty, clean, and dry loose (unbagged) in your recycling cart. Check out our Recycle Coach app!

The Construction and Demolition Franchise Haulers List (PDF) services homeowners and businesses that are remodeling and need a roll-off container for construction and demolition projects.

The Commercial Franchise Haulers List (PDF) services commercial properties and businesses that need a dumpster as their primary means of waste disposal or to set up recycling services.

The Solid Waste Non-Ad Valorem Assessments are paid for in advance of receiving the service. The assessment you see on your tax bill is for next years’ service. The service period is from January 1st through December 31st.

Drop-Off Locations and full list of acceptable household hazardous waste items is found on the Garbage Collection page’s Drop-Off tab.

Construction debris can be disposed of at either of the two Residential and Commercial Construction & Demolition Disposal Facilities.

Residents of St. Johns County with proof of residence (driver’s license with your current St. Johns County address) can bring items to either transfer station. (Fees may apply) Other items such as pressure treated wood, tires, residential construction debris, and latex/oil-based paint are accepted across the scale for a charge.

Cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed inside your recycling cart, or cut into 3-foot by 3-foot sections and placed beside the recycling cart on your service day. Cardboard can also be taken to the Cardboard Recycling Drop-Off Center found on the Locations tab of our Garbage Collection page.