Local Disposal Guide

Gilchrist County Dump Sites: Hours, Fees & Locations

Gilchrist County dump site hours, locations, and what they accept — verified from official county sources, kept in plain English.

Skip the Trip — Book a Dumpster

Gilchrist County publishes some of the clearest dump information in the region — a main scale facility in Bell, satellite centers near Trenton and High Springs, and posted per-ton fees. Here's the current picture in one place. (Housekeeping note: we're Muckpro, the dumpster rental outfit — not the county facility — we just answer this question a lot.)

Hours

Site	Hours
Main Site — 1659 NW 10th St, Bell · (352) 463-3185	Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (scale entrance closes 30 min before close)
NE Site — 2700 NE SR 47, High Springs · (386) 454-7881	Tue 8–12 · Wed 8–5 · Thu 8–6 · Fri 8–5 · Sat 8–4
SE Site — 6980 SE 70th Ave, Trenton · (352) 472-1140	Tue 8–12 · Wed 8–5 · Thu 8–6 · Fri 8–5 · Sat 8–4

Posted fees

Construction & demolition debris: $4.00 per 100 lbs ($80/ton)
Yard trash (leaves, limbs): $4.00 per 100 lbs ($80/ton)
Furniture, appliances, mattresses: $4.00 per 100 lbs ($80/ton)
Tires: $12.00 per 100 lbs
Auto/marine batteries: free

Used oil is accepted only at the main Bell facility, in containers of 5 gallons or less with no water. Full current rules: gilchrist.fl.us/solid-waste-recycling.

Do the math before you haul

At $80/ton across the scale, a typical remodel or cleanout load adds up fast — and you're paying it per trip, on their scale, during their hours, after loading your own truck twice.

When the dump isn't the answer

Compare that against a flat-rate Muckpro roll-off delivered to Trenton, Bell, or Fanning Springs: one price quoted up front, C&D at a flat rate no matter what the scale says, loaded once at your own pace. For anything past a single pickup load, the can usually wins on both money and Saturdays.

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Gilchrist County dump FAQs

What are the Gilchrist County dump hours?

The main facility at 1659 NW 10th St in Bell runs Monday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM (scale closes 4:30). The Trenton and High Springs satellite sites run Tuesday 8–12, Wednesday 8–5, Thursday 8–6, Friday 8–5, and Saturday 8–4.

How much does the Gilchrist County dump charge?

C&D debris, yard trash, and furniture/appliances all run $4.00 per 100 lbs — $80 per ton — weighed across the scale. Tires are $12 per 100 lbs; auto and marine batteries are free.

Is a dumpster rental cheaper than hauling to the Bell facility?

For big loads, usually — Muckpro's C&D pricing is flat-rate regardless of weight, quoted before you book, with delivery and haul-off included. No scale surprises, no repeat trips.

County hours, fees, and rules are set by the county and can change without notice — this page is a convenience guide, verified against official county sources, not an official county page. Always confirm by phone before hauling.

We deliver dumpsters throughout Gilchrist County: Trenton · Bell · Fanning Springs