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Solid Waste Facility
Fairbanks Solid Waste Collection Center
9920 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 334-3873Fairbanks Solid Waste Collection Center in Gainesville (9920 NE Waldo Rd) is the local spot people use when hauling household trash, recycling, or yard debris. Neighbors drop by with pickup loads, trailers, or truck beds rather than relying on curbside bulk pickup.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop and speak with someone there before proceeding. A scale and large open tipping areas are visible from the entrance, with recycling bins and piles of yard material off to the side. Trucks and trailers are common, and lines build on weekends and during spring cleanups or after storms. The site feels industrial - dusty drive lanes, big piles, and the occasional truck backing up to a bay.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down loose loads and cover soggy yard debris so it doesn’t blow out while waiting in line.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes; there’s a lot of uneven ground and loose material to step over.
- Expect longer waits on weekends and right after storms - arrive early in the day if possible and separate brush from bagged trash before you get there.
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