This guide covers essential information for residents and property owners throughout Santa Rosa Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, and all 30A communities. For specific service needs, visit our services page or learn more about our commitment to environmentally responsible disposal and supporting local charities like Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill.
If you live or own property in Bay County, Florida — including Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, and Mexico Beach — Bay County Solid Waste is your primary disposal route for non-curbside waste. This 2026 guide covers hours, fees, accepted materials, banned items, and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) schedule.
Where Bay County disposal happens
The primary Bay County solid waste facility is the Steelfield Road Landfill at 7012 Steelfield Road, Panama City, FL 32404. This is the legal terminal destination for most general waste, construction debris, and yard waste generated in Bay County.
Hours of operation (2026)
Steelfield Road Landfill:
- Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: CLOSED
- Closed major holidays (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Tonnage fees (2026)
Bay County charges by weight, with rates that have historically been slightly cheaper than Walton County for high-volume construction loads:
| Material | 2026 Rate (per ton) |
|---|---|
| General municipal solid waste | ~$70 |
| Construction & demolition (C&D) | ~$55 |
| Yard waste (clean) | ~$35 |
| Tires (each) | $2-6 per tire |
| White goods (appliances with 608 cert) | $20 surcharge |
| Mattresses (must be bagged) | $15-25 per mattress |
Minimum fee: $15-20 for any load under a half-ton.
What Bay County accepts
- General household waste
- Furniture, mattresses (plastic-bagged), C&D debris, yard waste
- Tires (up to 4 per residential visit at standard rates)
- Refrigerators with EPA Section 608 certificate
- White goods, electronics (routed to e-waste recyclers)
- Scrap metal (no fee, separate lane)
What Bay County does NOT accept
The same federal and Florida regulations that apply at Walton County apply here. Paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, asbestos, and medical waste all require alternative routing. See our paint and hazmat disposal guide for the complete alternative routing breakdown.
Bay County HHW collection events (2026)
Bay County Resource Management offers fewer HHW events per year than Walton County — typically 2 per year:
- Spring event: Usually April or May (around Earth Day)
- Fall event: Usually October
Hours: Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM typically.
Contact: Bay County Resource Management at 850-872-7720.
Residency proof required: Bay County driver's license or property tax bill.
How Bay County compares to Walton County
For 30A property owners with addresses near the county line, here is the comparison:
| Factor | Walton County | Bay County |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from 30A | 35-50 min inland (DeFuniak Springs) | 25-40 min from PCB |
| General waste rate | ~$85/ton | ~$70/ton |
| C&D rate | ~$60/ton | ~$55/ton |
| Saturday hours | Until 3 PM | Until 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| HHW events/year | 4 (quarterly) | 2 (spring + fall) |
Bay County advantage: Cheaper per-ton rates and longer Saturday hours. Generally the better DIY destination for large construction loads.
Walton County advantage: More frequent HHW events. If you have paint or chemicals to dispose of, Walton County wait time is shorter.
When DIY makes sense vs hiring junk removal
DIY transfer station run in Bay County makes sense if all apply:
- You own a pickup truck
- Load is light enough (under 1 ton)
- You have help loading
- The load is "clean" (no refrigerants, hazmat, mattresses needing bags)
- You can reach the facility during operating hours
For most PCB and 30A scenarios — refrigerator removal, hot tub disposal, or any project beyond a single truck-load — professional junk removal beats DIY on time + dollars math.
What we handle (so you do not have to)
For Bay County customers, we handle EPA Section 608 evacuation for refrigerators, plastic-bag wrapping for mattresses, routing hazmat to the appropriate Bay County HHW collection event, sorting mixed loads to claim cheaper C&D rates, and disposal documentation for permitting purposes.
The bottom line: Steelfield Road is the right destination for clean general waste loads if you have a truck and time. For everything else — and especially with the limited HHW event schedule — professional pickup avoids the timing constraints and federal compliance work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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1What are the Bay County Steelfield Road landfill hours?
Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Sundays and major holidays. Located at 7012 Steelfield Road, Panama City, FL 32404 — roughly 25-40 minutes from Panama City Beach.
2How much does Bay County charge to dump trash?
General waste is approximately $70 per ton, C&D (construction debris) is approximately $55 per ton, and yard waste runs about $35 per ton. Bay County rates are generally slightly cheaper than Walton County. Minimum fee is $15-20 per load under a half-ton.
3When is the next HHW collection event in Bay County?
Bay County hosts 2 HHW events per year: typically April/May (spring, around Earth Day) and October (fall). Call Bay County Resource Management at 850-872-7720 for exact upcoming dates and confirm residency requirements.
4Can I dispose of paint at Bay County landfill?
No — paint is household hazardous waste and must go through the 2 annual HHW collection events. Latex paint can be solidified using the cat litter or sawdust dry-out method for landfill disposal in regular trash, but oil-based paint requires an HHW event regardless of quantity.
5Bay County vs Walton County — which is better for DIY junk removal?
Bay County offers cheaper per-ton rates, longer Saturday hours (until 5 PM vs 3 PM), and convenience centers closer to coastal communities. Walton County offers more frequent HHW collection events (4 per year vs 2). For routine waste loads, Bay County wins. For paint and hazmat disposal, Walton County wait time is shorter.
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Locally Owned & Operated at 30A Junk Removal. Serving the 30A corridor with professional junk removal, estate cleanouts, and property management services. Committed to eco-friendly disposal and supporting local charities.