City of Pensacola
City Moves Recycling Drop-Off to Leonard Street—Effective Today
The Summit Boulevard recycling center closes as the city shifts to a staffed, fenced facility that slashes operating costs by 90% and tackles chronic contamination.
The relocation comes after persistent problems at the Summit location, where contamination rates ran between 85 and 90 percent—sending nearly five tons of material to the Perdido Landfill every week instead of to recyclers.
“The annual operating cost will be $30,000 at the Transfer Station site compared to the current cost of $300,000. Summit’s current contamination rates are approximately 85–90%, so a secure, staffed location at a 90% decrease in operational cost is a win for everyone.”
—Mayor D.C. Reeves
Why the Move?
The Transfer Center site is fenced and staffed, giving the city tools it didn’t have on Summit Boulevard: trained staff to sort incoming material, educate residents on what goes where, and intercept contamination before it ruins entire loads. The result is cleaner recycling streams and dramatically lower operational costs.
New Hours and Location
The Leonard Street drop-off is open to City of Pensacola residents on the following schedule, weather permitting:
100 W. Leonard St.—Sanitation Services Transfer Center
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Note: The site is closed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
What’s Accepted
The site includes multiple containers for the following materials:
- Cardboard (must be broken down flat)
- #1 PET plastics
- #2 plastics
- Steel cans
- Aluminum cans
Household garbage and yard waste are not accepted.
Tips Before You Go
- Presort at home before arriving to keep the line moving.
- Break down all cardboard boxes before dropping them off.
- Rinse everything—all items must be clean and free of food residue.
For more information, visit cityofpensacola.com or call Pensacola Sanitation Services at 850-435-1890.