Why? The significant reduction in the volume of materials dropped off at the site. Plus, there is a considerable overtime cost to operate this drop-off location on Saturday. Even with minimal staff, this cost can no longer be justified.
- “As we sought out a viable recycling plan following the suspension of curbside recycling in 2023, many residents who still wanted to participate in a recycling program actively sought this drop-off site,” says Darryl Singleton, director of Pensacola Energy and Sanitation Services. “We believe many of those people have jumped on board our opt-in recycling program, and the amount of collections on Saturdays simply does not justify the overtime costs associated with keeping this site open.”
Summit Still Open
The recycling drop-off center near 2750 Summit Boulevard, beside Fire Station 3 remains open, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is video monitored.
- As a reminder, household garbage and yard waste are not accepted. The following is a list of what is and is not acceptable at the Summit Boulevard collection site.
Acceptable items:
- Cardboard (please place in designated containers)
- Aluminum, tin, steel (including cans and lids)
- Glass jars and bottles, cereal boxes and other paperboard boxes
- Plastic bottles, milk and juice cartons
- Plastics No. 1 and 2
- Magazines and catalogs
- Hardcover or paperback books
- Newspaper and inserts, office paper and junk mail
- Metal pots, pans and cookie sheets
- Paper bags
Unacceptable items:
- Styrofoam
- Electronics
- Aerosol cans
- Ceramics or dishes
- Food waste
- Plastic bags or film
- Motor oil containers
- Household hazardous waste
- Light bulbs, window glass or mirrors
- Household items or furniture
- Construction materials
For more information on recycling, contact City of Pensacola Sanitation Services at 850-435-1890 or visit cityofpensacolarecycles.com.