Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste

Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor a FREE “Toxic Round-Up” collection event to properly dispose of and recycle common household waste items that cannot be collected curbside. Residents can bring hazardous waste items to the Mayo Community Center, located at 176 S.W. Community Cir., on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Household hazardous waste can be toxic to the public and harmful to the environment if improperly disposed of. In 2025, over two TONS of waste (4,315 poun