WCA Of Florida 8001 Fruitville Road Mrf

MRF

Sarasota, FL

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Facility details

Address
8001 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
Phone
(941) 377-5370
Facility type
MRF
County
Sarasota County
EPA Region
4
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-09

EPA record

Listed in the EPA Facility Registry: 110025347998

Programs on file: AIR FL0000001277700143 · Air program 1277700143 · NPDES permit FLR05G292 · NPDES permit FLR05I759 · NPDES permit FLR05I909

Interest types: AIR MINOR, ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL

EPA record updated 2016-10-07

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Bee Ridge LF, Sarasota — 3.2 mi

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Area served

Serves Sarasota, Bradenton, Osprey, Nokomis, Longboat Key, Myakka City, Ellenton.

County context

One of 15 recycling centers in Sarasota County, FL.

ZIP 34240 population 16,356.

Florida solid-waste agency: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)