Lake County Central Phase I Landfill

Lake County Central Phase I Landfill in Tavares is the county landfill where household cleanouts, local contractors and commercial haulers bring trash to be buried. It sits off Astatula Landfill Road and looks like a big industrial site - mounded cells, long access roads and plenty of truck traffic. Expect it to be used by both residents with trailers and larger commercial vehicles, with county tipping fees applying for disposal.

On approach there’s typically an entrance booth and a weigh scale - landfills most often charge tipping fees by weight or volume, so stopping to be weighed is part of the visit. After the scale, follow the internal roads past large piles of cover material to the active disposal area; the ground can be dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Big roll‑off trucks and tractor‑trailers are common, so slower maneuvering is normal for small pickups and trailers. Weekend mornings, spring cleanup season and the days after a hurricane tend to be the busiest times.