Disposal tips for Baseline Landfill and recycling centers

After the Christmas holiday is done, residents usually have plenty of things to dispose of and recycle. The following is a list of how to dispose of things such as batteries, Christmas trees, and lights can help prevent hazards and reduce wait times at recycling centers.

Batteries: Rechargeable batteries can be placed in the hazardous waste shed at any recycling center. Non-rechargeable household batteries (AA, AAA, C and D) should be placed in your household garbage.

Cardboard: Can be placed in the single-stream recycling containers at any recycling center.

Christmas cards: Can be placed in the single-stream recycling containers at any recycling center.

Christmas lights: Can be placed in the metal bin at any recycling center or into the electronics box at the following locations: Baseline, Dunnellon, Forest Corners, Fort McCoy, Martel, Newton and Weirsdale.

Christmas trees (with decorations removed): Can be placed in the yard waste area at any recycling center.

Christmas ribbons and bows: Should be placed in your household garbage.

Christmas wrapping paper: Can be placed in the single-stream recycling containers at any recycling center.

Electronics: Can be placed in the electronics box at the following locations: Baseline, Dunnellon, Forest Corners, Fort McCoy, Martel, Newton and Weirsdale.

Plastic shopping bags: May be recycled at participating department and grocery stores.

Styrofoam and packing peanuts: Should be placed in your household garbage.

Marion County recycling centers are open to residents of unincorporated Marion County.

Electronics recycling events are open to residents of unincorporated Marion County and the City of Ocala.

Residents who live outside of the county or within other municipalities can take advantage of these opportunities through the purchase of an annual recycling center permit.