Alachua County Recycles

06/25/2026

Alachua County offers a variety of resources to help businesses stay compliant, reduce waste, and recycle right. Whether it’s setting up a recycling program, understanding local requirements, or finding ways to go green, support is available every step of the way. Help keep waste out of landfills, protect natural resources, and build a greener future for everyone. Learn more at AlachuaCountyRecycles.com

06/17/2026

🎉 "Toy Story 5" Movie Premiere Event! 🎉
Meet your favorite new reusable utility utensil! To celebrate the pre-release of Toy Story 5, Alachua County Recycling is hosting a special tabling event. Come say hi, learn about local waste reduction, and take home a sustainable companion.
📍 Event Details
• Where: Regal Cinemas (Gainesville)
• When: This Thursday Afternoon
🍴 Why Visit Us?
• You've Got a Friend in Me: Take home a reliable, reusable spork friend.
• Meet a Real Forky: We are giving away free, durable utensils.
• Save the Planet: Learn easy tips to ditch single-use plastics.
• Be a Hero: Protect the Earth like Buzz and Woody protect friends.
🚀 To Infinity and Beyond (Waste)!
In the movies, Forky learned he was definitely not trash. We want to help you keep plastic out of the landfill, too! Toys aren't trash, so let's choose to reuse together. Drop by our table before or after your showtime to grab your free spork.

🤫 SECRET MISSION: Operation Titanium Spork
Walk up to our table and whisper the secret phrase, "There's a spork in my boot!", to unlock our limited edition, "Dinosaur proof" bonus prize: a Titanium Spork!
Forky wished he was made of this stuff! This isn't your average plastic utensil—it is built like Buzz Lightyear's armor. It is virtually indestructible, ultra-lightweight, and ready to accompany you on any adventure. Quantities are extremely limited, so channel your inner Space Ranger, say the phrase, and claim the ultimate reusable companion before they fly away!

06/17/2026

Juneteenth Curbside Collection and Solid Waste Schedule

Residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash will not be affected by the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19th, 2026. In addition, the Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station and the Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be open during regularly scheduled hours on Friday. All Rural Collection Centers will be closed on Friday.

The Office of Waste Collection will be closed on Friday, June 19th, and will resume its normal schedule on Monday, June 22nd.

06/05/2026

✨ The Force (of habit) is strong in Alachua County. ✨

This May, members of the Reuse Rebellion joined forces to break the single-use plastic habit and show off their reusable alternatives. From bags and bottles to sporks and containers, you proved that small everyday choices can help create a cleaner, greener galaxy.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our May the Spork Be With You campaign and showed that reducing waste doesn't require Jedi-level powers—just a little consistency.

Missed out on winning a reusable spork, T-shirt, or other galactic swag? Don't worry—your adventure isn't over yet! Catch our team at local movie theaters this June, where “Sporky" will be joining his pal Forky and the rest of the Toy Story crew to spread an important message: single-use plastic…actually IS trash, but you’ve got a friend in reusable items.

06/01/2026

♻️ Behind the Scenes at Solid Waste! 🚛
A special thank you to Reporter Hawah Ezell from WCJB TV20 News for showcasing our hardworking Solid Waste staff at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station!

📺👇Check out this great video to see what goes into managing our community's waste every single day.

⚠️ Critical Safety Reminder
Please keep lithium batteries OUT of trash and recycle bins. ❌🔋
- Battery fires are highly dangerous.
- They cause severe equipment damage.
- They create major service delays for everyone.

Want to see the facility in person? We offer free, behind-the-scenes tours! Email Alanna Carinio, Public Education Program Coordinator, at [email protected] to schedule your visit today.

The transfer station also offers free compost, dual stream recycling, and they create about 200 to 350 gallons of biodiesel gas a month to help fuel the garbage trucks.

05/29/2026

When plastic bags go in the recycling bin, they can jam sorting equipment, cause shutdowns and delays, and even send otherwise recyclable materials straight to the landfill. At sorting facilities, staff and machines need to quickly identify and separate materials. Bagged items can make this task impossible, causing them to be skipped altogether and sent to the landfill.

♻️ Recycle right:
- Place items loose in the bin—no bagging
- Only exception: shredded paper can go in a paper bag
- Never place plastic bags in curbside recycling containers
- Return plastic bags to participating store drop-off bins for recycling

Recycling works best when everyone participates correctly. Thank you, Alachua County, for Recycling Right!

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Thank you for helping us Keep Alachua County Beautiful!

05/25/2026

Every bag you reuse helps keep single-use plastic out of our landfills and waterways. This week, the Reuse Rebellion calls on you to master the force…of habit…and bring your reusable bags when you shop. Small choices can shift the galaxy.

If you choose to accept this mission… here is what you must do:
✅ Like/follow this page
✅ Post a picture or video on your page of your favorite reusable bags – at the store, in the car, or ready by the door – with the hashtag . Tag us in your post and make sure your post is set to public so we can see you!
✅ Comment below, “Hey (tag your friends and comrades), choose to reuse, the galaxy depends on it!”

Join the Reuse Rebellion for a chance to win limited edition “May the Spork Be With You” swag bags!

05/24/2026

Grogu remembers to bring his reusable spork to the ballpark! Be like Grogu! Go Gators!