Manatee County Expands Free Recycling Drop-Off Options for Residents
Manatee County residents now have convenient access to free recycling drop-off sites across the community, making it easy to properly dispose of materials such as paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, and glass.
These sites are designed to support residents who live in areas without recycling service—such as condominiums, RV parks, and multi-family communities—or for those whose recyclables exceed the capacity of their home bins. The program is open exclusively to Manatee County residents.
Recycling drop-off sites are available at:
Braden River Park – 5201 51st St. E., Bradenton
Lakewood Ranch Park – 5350 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton
Buffalo Creek Park – 7550 69th St. E., Palmetto
Bayfront Park – 310 North Bay Blvd., Anna Maria
Manatee Public Beach – 4000 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach
Coquina Beach – 2650 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach
Bennett Park – 400 Cyprus Creek Blvd., Bradenton
Lena Road Landfill – 3333 Lena Rd., Bradenton
All recyclable items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely into containers—plastic bags, garbage, and yard waste are not accepted. Cardboard should be flattened before disposal.
For more information and a full list of accepted materials, visit mymanatee.org/recycling.
