Recycle Right Nassau – Recycling Best Practices

Recycling is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to care for our community and environment—but only when done right. In Nassau County, proper recycling ensures materials are actually processed and kept out of landfills, rather than ending up as contamination.

The Nassau County Solid Waste Department is making recycling easier with enhancements at County recycling sites and a new downloadable Recycling Guide. Here’s how to recycle confidently and effectively in Nassau County:

Know Where to Go
Nassau County operates the Convenience Recycling Center (Callahan), the Gene Lasserre (Yulee), and the Bryceville drop-off sites. These locations now feature clear signage and bin decals to show exactly what is accepted—and what isn’t.

All County-operated recycling locations are free for residents, who are asked to recycle no more than two loads per week.

Visit https://nassaufl.co/recycling for more details.

Know What to Throw
All sites accept glass, #1 and #2 plastics, cans, paper, and flattened cardboard. The Convenience Recycling Center also accepts furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, scrap metal, and more. Download the Residential Recycling Guide for the full list.

No Plastic Bags
Keep recyclables loose. Plastic bags tangle sorting equipment, damage machinery, and slow down processing. Collect recyclables at home, then place them unbagged into County bins.

Keep Recyclables Clean, Loose, and Dry
Rinse cans, bottles, and jars. Pizza boxes with food or excess grease aren’t recyclable. Keep paper and cardboard dry to prevent mold and brittleness, which reduce their recyclability.

Empty and Flatten Boxes
Remove plastic film, Styrofoam, and packing materials before recycling boxes. Flatten all boxboard (e.g. cereal boxes) and corrugated cardboard (e.g. shipping boxes).

Don’t Wishcycle
Wishcycling—putting items in the bin and hoping they’re recyclable—contaminates recycling streams. Common non-recyclable items include light bulbs, take-out containers and cups, plastic cutlery, and straws. These items clog machinery and can render batches unusable.