Collections sites are for the use of Suwannee County residents only
New Year 2026 Assessment and Decal Issuance
Effective January 1st, the assessment begins at $250 and will be prorated the first business day of each of the following months. Following completion of the required affidavit for issuance.
Effective January 31, 2026, all residents of Suwannee County are required to present a 2026 Solid Waste Decal (Resolution No. 2022-28) for entrance into any county Collection Site Facility. All property owners with assessed dwelling(s) on their property are receiving two (2) Decal(s) per assessment. For questions concerning decals, call the Public Works/Road Department at 386-362-3992.
Your assessment information can be found in the “Non-Ad Valorem” section of your 2025 property tax bill, which was mailed by the Suwannee County Tax Collector’s Office in November. You may also visit their website at www.suwtax.com to view information related to your tax bill.
The issuance of the Decal(s), is to ensure appropriate county residents are permitted access to Collection Site Facilities and to minimize the unauthorized use of the facilities.
Instructions for use and placement of Decal(s).
Guidelines for proper use of Decal(s):
Decal(s) are specific to the parcel, not the resident
If the property is sold, Decal(s) are to transfer to new owners of the property
It is illegal to reproduce, distribute, and/or sell county-issued Decal(s).
Any misuse of Decal(s) or illegal dumping subjects the violator to a possible $500.00 fine, (Ref. County Ord. Sec. 62-36).
If you are a landlord:
It is the responsibility of the property owner to disperse Decal(s) to any lease or rental units properly assessed and identified by the above-listed tax ID.
Replacement of Decal(s) Damaged or Lost:
Damaged decal(s) can be replaced at no cost upon return of said damaged decal.
Lost decal(s) can be replaced for a fee of $50.00 per decal upon completion of an affidavit and specified backup documentation provided by the landowner (must be the landowner).
Decal(s) can be issued to the property owner at the Public Works/Road Department located at 13150 80th Terrace, Live Oak, FL 32060.
Collection Sites Hours
Monday 7am-7pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 7am-7pm
Thursday closed
Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 7am-7pm
Sunday closed
Items that are accepted at the collection site.
Household waste– All waste produced in the home.
Furniture items
White goods– Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, and all metal items
Yard debris– limbs, branches, leaves and all vegetation.
Tires– car and small truck tires (limited to four tires per household per year)
Items that are not accepted at the collection sites.
Construction and demolition debris
Commercial waste
Commercial tires, Semi and Agriculture tires
Paint used motor oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and batteries.
Items that must be taken to the Solid Waste facility (Landfill)
Commercial waste
Commercial tires
Semi-truck and agriculture tires
Paint used motor oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and old batteries.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WALK-IN ACCESS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Collections sites are for the use of
Suwannee County residents only!!
Landfill located at 10910 144th Street Live Oak, FL 386-364-6612 Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Contact Information
Dennis Rafferty, Supervisor 10910 144th Street
Phone: (386) 364-6612
Email:[email protected]
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
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