Lee County Recycling Center

A straightforward recycling center in Sanford that locals use to keep bulky recyclables out of the landfill. Neighbors drop off curbside items and things that don't fit at home, and it's the kind of place visited for neighborhood cleanouts and seasonal sorting. The setting is industrial-big bins and open concrete bays rather than a tidy storefront.

Drive in to an open lot with rows of large recycling containers and a few covered bays for different materials. Vehicles pull up to drive lanes and then unload to the nearest appropriate container; signage on the containers usually indicates what goes where. Expect concrete surfaces, metal bins, and a practical, no-frills layout more about function than aesthetics. Weekends tend to be busier, so there’s often a line or a bit of waiting during peak cleanup times.