Where Monroe County Residents Can Drop Off Household Hazardous Waste, E‑Waste

Household Hazardous Waste and E‑Waste should be recycled," Monroe County advises, and the county provides several recurring collection points and transfer-station drop-off hours for residents of the Florida Keys. Proper disposal matters here because household chemicals "can contaminate Monroe County’s sensitive ecosystem," creating risks for waterways, wildlife, and sanitation workers.

The County hosts several free collections throughout the year for residents of unincorporated Monroe County. Regular fixed events include Bernstein Park in Stock Island (6751 5th Street), held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Marathon collection at the Monroe County Public Works Building (10600 Aviation Blvd), also from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Key Largo has a remote roadside collection by the Key Largo Community Park at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and St. Croix Place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Transfer stations provide ongoing drop-off options. The Cudjoe Key Transfer Station (MM21.5, Blimp Road) accepts HHW on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and accepts E-Waste Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Long Key Transfer Station (MM68) accepts HHW on the first and third Fridays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with E-Waste accepted Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Key Largo Transfer Station on Card Sound Road (CR 905) accepts HHW by appointment only; call 305-367-4236 to schedule. E-Waste at Key Largo Transfer Station is accepted Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Note that the Key Largo Recycling Facility located at 300 Magnolia Street is closed.

Monroe County also directs Islamorada residents to contact the Village of Islands, Islamorada at (305) 664-6400 for local collection details. The County’s pages emphasize that these collections are intended for residents; several other Florida counties likewise limit free services to local residents only.

Practical handling and packing guidance from neighboring counties can help Keys residents transport materials safely. Orange County recommends: "Use up any material that is still usable." "Label the material. If you do not know what the material is, label it 'unknown.'" "Don't mix different or unknown materials together." "Pack leaking containers in a larger container with absorbent material, such as kitty litter, to soak up leaks." "Use boxes with dividers for easy packaging and transport." Orange County also warns that "Improperly disposing of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E‑Waste) can injure waste workers and contaminate the environment." For electronics, Orange County notes: "Do not put electronics in the blue lid recycling cart." "An item is considered electronic waste if it contains a circuit board."

For residents who travel or live off-island, regional programs provide additional options and models. Tamarac and participating Broward cities are offering remote HHW and E-Waste events in 2026 on specified Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; scheduled dates include Feb. 21, Mar. 7, Mar. 21, Apr. 11 and May 2 at host-city locations, with contact numbers for each city listed by the organizer. Manatee County operates a free third-Saturday HHW and e-scrap program at Lena Road Landfill with a published list of dates; Charlotte County accepts residential HHW at Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities and offers E-Waste pickup by request through Waste Management.

A small reporting note from compiled sources: an evergreen listing for Bernstein Park mentioned accepted items including "paint, solvents, pesticides, household batteries, compact flu" but that line is truncated in the source and should be verified for the full item wording before bringing materials that might require special handling.

What this means for Keys residents is straightforward: use the local collections and transfer stations, call ahead for Key Largo appointments at 305-367-4236, and follow packing, labeling and volume guidance to protect people and the environment. Verify current schedules before you go, because collection dates and times can change, and keep in mind most county programs are reserved for local residents only.