Waste Services

There are four divisions within the Waste Services Department: Administration, Landfill Operations, Engineering and Compliance, and Programs. The fees collected are used to maintain the landfill and equipment, as well as support all Waste Services programs. The department works to manage Escambia County waste in an economically and environmentally sound manner and receives no county tax dollars. 

The Escambia County Waste Services Department operates two facilities open to the public: the Perdido Landfill and the Oak Grove Citizens’ Convenience Center. Escambia County has independent residential waste services providers. 

Escambia County Drop-Off Recycling Sites Closed Effective Monday, July 13 until Further Notice Read More...

Emphasis is placed on providing the citizens and businesses of Escambia County with a safe, efficient and environmentally sound waste/trash disposal system. A landfill is an ever-changing environment adapting to the needs of the community.

The University of Florida (UF) is conducting an online survey on behalf of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to learn more about the use of disposable plastic bags, auxiliary materials and wrappings (UF IRB Protocol Number IRB202101831) by Florida residents.The study principal investigator is Dr. Tim Townsend from UF and the Sustainable Materials Management Research Laboratory. The survey will be administered online using Qualtrics from mid Sept. until Oct. 31, if you are able to participate, please visit  https://faculty.eng.ufl.edu/timothy-townsend/survey/.