Approximately 40 groups & organizations participate in our adopt-a-road program, accounting for about 80 miles of clean, county-maintained roadway.

Participants volunteer to help clean litter along two miles of roadway at least four times each year. Trash bags, protective equipment & safety items are provided. The adopted stretch of roadway will also feature a road sign recognizing the volunteer group.

Fill out an adopt-a-road application to get started.

U.S. flags should never be thrown in the trash, even when they are too old or damaged to fly.

Find a collection location near you to respectfully retire Old Glory.

Solid Waste holds monthly furniture collection events at varying recycling centers throughout the county to provide convenient locations for citizens to bring their old furniture. Solid Waste then transports the furniture to the landfill.

Marion County and City of Ocala residents can recycle old or unneeded household electronics by taking them to one of the following seven recycling centers:

• Baseline
• Dunnellon
• Forest Corner
• Fort McCoy
• Martel
• Newton
• Weirsdale

The below items may also be brought to one of four special events held at the McPherson Governmental Complex throughout the year. Accepted household electronics include:

• Cell phones & chargers
• Computers, monitors & keyboards
• Digital clocks
• Scanners, fax machines & printers
• Stereos, CD players, radios, tape recorders & personal music devices
• Telephones & answering machines
• Televisions & remote controls

Residents can dispose of hypodermic needles or other sharps in containers at special kiosks located at each of the 18 recycling centers & obtain a free replacement container with each disposal visit.

First-time participants should see the recycling center attendant on duty or contact Solid Waste at 352-671-8465 for more information.