Bay County Waste Amnesty Days Draw Over 1,300 Participants, Collect Nearly 570 Tons of Waste

BAY COUNTY, FL – (Apr 29, 2025) Bay County’s Spring 2025 Waste Amnesty Days event, held on April 25 and 26 at the Steelfield Landfill, culminated with some 1,394 residents participating in the two-day cleanup effort. The event, designed to give residents a no-cost way to dispose of household waste and hazardous materials, resulted in the collection of more than 568 tons of waste. 
Collections included:

• 495.39 tons of trash
• 72.09 tons of yard debris
• 1,485 tires
• 1 vessel
• 290 white goods (74 refrigerant, 216 non-refrigerant)
• 1,600 fluorescent tubes
• 545 batteries (145 large, 400 small)
• 1 cubic yard box of aerosol containers
• 2,805 gallons of paint
• 330 gallons of flammable bulk solvents
• 200 gallons of waste oil
• 110 gallons of antifreeze
• 16 drums (55-gallon) of household chemicals

“This event makes a major impact twice a year,” said Solid Waste Division Manager Cory Parsons. “It allows residents to clean up safely and responsibly and ensures hazardous materials don’t end up harming our environment.” 

Waste Amnesty Days are held each spring and fall as a public service to Bay County residents, with proof of residency required. Commercial waste and non-residential vehicles are not eligible for the program. 

For more information on waste disposal or future amnesty events, contact Bay County Solid Waste Management at (850) 236-2212.