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Lee County Recycling Center on Carbonton Rd in Sanford is the local spot for dropping off household recyclables and larger loads that won't fit at the curb. Neighbors, small pickups and folks doing yard or garage cleanouts are the usual crowd.
Pull into a modest entrance that usually has a small booth and a scale; many recycling centers charge by weight, so be prepared to stop at the scale on the way in and again when you leave. The site looks like a working yard - open space with roll-off containers and separate spots for paper, cardboard, plastics and metal at most centers. Expect lines on weekends and during spring cleanups, and note that electronics or household hazardous materials are often collected through occasional special programs rather than regular drop-off.
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Before You Go
- Flatten and bundle cardboard at home to speed up unloading; the quicker a car moves through, the quicker the line goes.
- Bring ID or proof of residency - many county centers check this for residential access or pricing.
- Skip peak times if possible (weekend mornings and spring cleanup days get busy). If hauling a trailer, secure the load and be ready to back into a bay or roll-off area.
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