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Newton Recycling Center in Ocala is a local recycling drop-off that people from the neighborhood and nearby areas use to keep materials out of the landfill. It handles the usual household recyclables and has space for bulk yard debris, which is handy after storms. The site feels like a working yard more than a fancy facility - practical and busy when the weather turns warm or after hurricane season.
Drive in past an entrance booth and pull up to the sorting bays that sit behind it; the layout is open and a bit industrial. A scale is visible near the entry road, and rows of bins and covered tipping areas stretch out beyond that. Recycling bays for paper, cardboard, glass, metals and mixed plastics are easy to find, while yard waste and larger debris are set to the side in a separate pile area. Weekends and spring-cleanup times bring a line of trucks and trailers, so plan for some waiting during peak periods.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already separated if possible - it makes the drop-off quicker and less fiddly when unloading at the bays.
- Use a small trailer or pick-up bed cover for loose yard waste so it doesn’t scatter while driving through the site.
- Expect some dust and vehicle movement; close car windows when near active tipping areas and wear shoes that can handle gravel.
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