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Pine Ridge Landfill
Who do I contact about objectionable smells or dust/debris from the landfill?
- Dana Allison, with Waste Management (Pine Ridge Landfill) at 407-312-7392
- Orange County Environmental Protection Division at EPD@ocfl.net or 407-836-1400, option 2
- Report through the 311 Non-emergency Help & Information System. Make sure to note that this is the Pine Ridge Landfill on Rex Drive and the issue needs to be routed to OC Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and NOT to the Orange County Solid Waste Division.
The Pine Ridge Landfill is NOT owned or operated by Orange County. It is a private landfill owned and operated by Waste Management that only accepts Construction & Demolition debris. Regulatory oversight is through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Orange County office) and NOT through Orange County Solid Waste.
Who do I contact about landfill traffic cutting through the Rural Settlement?
- Dana Allison, with Waste Management (Pine Ridge Landfill) at 407-312-7392
- Report through the 311 Non-emergency Help & Information System. Make sure to note that per County Ordinance and the landfill’s operational permit, all traffic is required to access the landfill via Avalon/McKinney/Rex. Traffic is specifically prohibited from using the residential roads to the North and Northeast of the landfill. In addition, there are posted weight limits on Williams and Davenport that would apply to dump trucks, haul trucks, semi trucks, cement trucks, etc.
When reporting landfill traffic concerns, it is helpful to have a picture of the vehicle and/or a description including the company name on the truck. You should also include the date, time, and specific location where the vehicle was observed.
Who do I contact about trash dumped alongside the road?
- Report through the 311 Non-emergency Help & Information System.
- Orange County will not respond to trash reports alongside non-Orange County maintained roads. Maintenance of these roads, including picking up trash, is the residents’ responsibility.
- Frequent dumping in a specific area should be reported to the Orange Sheriff’s Office via the non-emergency number (407-836-4357).
As a resident of the AHPOA, can I dump at the landfill?
- AHPOA residents may dump one load per month for free. Proof of residency is required. Check in at the scale house upon arrival. If you need to dump more than one load per month, check the rates posted at the scale house or call one of the Waste Management contacts listed above.
- The landfill will accept yard/landscape debris and construction/demolition debris. They do NOT accept household garbage, hazardous waste, tires, appliances, furniture, recyclables, etc. To dispose of these items, visit the Orange County Solid Waste website.
- All loads must be properly secured and tarped.
- Persons entering the landfill must wear sturdy shoes, a hardhat, and a reflective vest.
- All traffic must enter via McKinney Road to Rex Drive to the landfill entrance.
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Trash & Recycling Collection
When are pick up days?
- Trash and recycling are picked up on Mondays
- Large items and yard waste are picked up on Tuesdays
They didn’t pick up my trash/recycling/large item/yard waste, who do I call?
- Report through the 311 Non-emergency Help & Information System.
- Occasionally, your trash pick up is missed because of an issue with the truck. If this happens, your trash will be picked up later in the evening or the next day as soon as another truck is available.
What can I put in my recycling bin?
- For more information on household trash & recycling collection, visit Orange County’s website: https://orangecountyfl.net/WaterGarbageRecycling/GreenClean.aspx
- Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs (leave the lids/caps on)
- Metal cans
- Glass bottles & jars (remove the lids/caps)
- Cardboard boxes
- Paper including junk mail, paperboard boxes, paper bags, and newspaper
- Do NOT put these items in the recycling bin:
- plastic bags, film or wrap
- scrap metal
- ceramics, glassware, mirrors
- dirty cardboard (greasy pizza boxes)
- shredded paper, paper cups/plates, polystyrene foam food containers, plastic utensils
- electronics, batteries, small appliances
- food, liquids
- yard waste
- hard plastic toys, buckets, hangers
- textiles, clothing
- long stringy items like hoses or wires
- When in doubt, leave it out!
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
- Household hazardous waste includes electronics, pesticides/herbicides, paint, motor oil, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, tires, cooking oil, cleaning chemicals, Freon containing devices and more.
- Household hazardous waste must be taken to a community collection event, or to one of the two Orange County collection sites (Porter Road Transfer Station or Orange County Landfill). For more information on community collection events and collection sites, visit the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste website: https://orangecountyfl.net/WaterGarbageRecycling/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx
- DO NOT PUT HAZARDOUS WASTE IN YOUR TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN!
- DO NOT DUMP HAZARDOUS WASTE ON VACANT PROPERTY, ALONGSIDE THE ROAD, OR IN THE WOODS/GROVES!
- For more information about household hazardous waste, visit the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste website: https://orangecountyfl.net/WaterGarbageRecycling/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx
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