Lena Road Landfill

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  • Hours: Mon - Sat, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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  • (941) 748-5543

NO RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND/OR RECYCLING COLLECTION

On Thursday, July 4th due to the 4th of July Holiday. Residential garbage, yard waste and recycling collection will be as follows:    

  • Monday’s collection normal schedule
  • Tuesday’s collection normal schedule
  • Wednesday’s collection normal schedule
  • Thursday’s collection will be collected on Friday, July 5th 
  • Friday’s collection will be collected on Saturday, July 6th

Note: Residents of Trailer Estates, City of Bradenton Beach, The Town of Longboat Key, City of Palmetto, City of Bradenton, City of Holmes Beach, City of Anna Maria, City of Sarasota, or Sarasota County should check their waste haulers holiday schedule. 

Additional Information: The Lena Road Landfill will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.




Location and Hours of Operation

The Manatee County's landfill is located south of State Road 64, 1 mile east of I-75 at:

3333 Lena Road
Bradenton, FL 34211

No access from State Road 70

Phone: (941) 748-5543

Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

The landfill is closed the following holidays: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Map of Lena Road landfill

General Rules of Using the Landfill 

  • All vehicles entering the Landfill must go across the scales at the Scalehouse.
  • Payments can be made by cash, check and all major credit cards. 
  • Vehicles with low ground clearance are discouraged. 
  • Be aware of other vehicles, workers on foot, equipment, traffic control devices and overhead obstructions. 
  • Scavenging is prohibited at any location at the Landfill. 
  • Obey all posted signs.

Fees are Determined by:

  • Type of Material - such as yard waste, tires, household garbage, etc. 
  • Weight of Material
  • Origin - Waste brought from outside of Manatee County will be charged triple the fee.

Fees will be doubled for the following:

  • Improperly covered loads. 
  • Improperly separated loads. Examples: Yard waste cannot be mixed with regular garbage. Tires cannot be mixed with regular garbage. 

Accepted at the Landfill for a fee:

  • Scrap metal 
  • Tires 
  • Yard waste 
  • Appliances 
  • Household garbage 

SPECIAL WASTES

  • Soils, dredge materials, car wash and street sweeping grit, fill dirt, wastewater cake/sludge and other similar special waste require prior approval for disposal.
  • For each load of asbestos brought to the Manatee County Landfill, haulers must schedule the drop-off at least 24 hours in advance by calling 941-748-5543.

LANDFILL RATE/FEE SCHEDULE 

  • Garbage - $40.00/ton, $20.00 minimum
  • Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) - $61.00/ton, $30.00 minimum
  • Yard Waste - $40.00/ton, $20.00 minimum
  • Tires - $86.00/ton, $43.00 minimum
  • Sludge- $61.00/ton
  • Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste (Manatee County Residents Only) - FREE
  • Scrap Metal - $40.00/ton, $20.00 minimum
  • Certified Weight - $1.50 each
  • Mixed Loads, Uncovered Loads - Double Charged
  • Material Outside of Manatee County - Triple Charged 
Note: All visitors check in at the Scale house.