Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Polk County, FL
In Polk County, FL you can take waste to 14 sites we know of (3 landfills, 4 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off). The largest city in the county is Lakeland. For 3 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (3)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (4)Household hazardous waste (1)Construction debris (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (5)
County rules
- Polk County landfill and transfer station loads must be covered and secured, and every incoming load pays at least a $10 minimum fee. Out-of-county waste is not accepted without prior written approval from the Board of County Commissioners. Source
- Curbside recycling collection in unincorporated Polk County has been discontinued. Residents can drop off recyclables at a container in the north parking lot of the North Central Landfill. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 09:00-13:00: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection, Rueben Williams Sports Complex, 1751 Seventh St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Source
- Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 09:00-13:00: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection, Davenport High School, 4525 County Road 547, Davenport, FL 33837 Source
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 09:00-13:00: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection, Lakeland Solid Waste, 602 Evelyn Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 Source
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · 09:00-13:00: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection, Haines City Public Works, 300 N 5th St, Haines City, FL 33844 Source
Landfills in Polk County
- Cedar Trail Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Cedar Trail Landfill (CTL) Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Polk County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Garbage / trash (Class 1), per ton, from Oct 1, 2026: $48.30Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm … Car, SUV or pickup: $10Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Enviroserve Mulberry (Fka Clark Environmental Mrf/Sttf) Transfer station
- Pembroke South C&DD Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Household hazardous waste in Polk County
- Hours: Fri: 8 am to 12 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Construction debris in Polk County
- Orange Blossom Disposal Facility C&D recycler
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Polk County
- 4375 Hwy 60, LLC (Fka Scrap It, LLC / Poley Creek, LLC) Tire recycler
- Allied Scrap Processors INC Scrap metal yard
- Scrapco Metal Recycling LLC Scrap metal yard
- Telecom Network Supply INC Electronics recycler
- West World Telecom Electronics recycler
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Polk County?
North Central Transfer Station (Auburndale), Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center (Haines City), Cedar Trail Landfill (Bartow) and Cedar Trail Landfill (CTL) (Bartow) and 3 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Polk County?
We list 3 active landfills in Polk County: Cedar Trail Landfill, Cedar Trail Landfill (CTL) and North Polk Central Landfill (Site 201).
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Polk County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
How much does the dump cost in Polk County?
North Central Transfer Station: garbage / trash (class 1), per ton, from oct 1, 2026 $48.30; Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center: car, suv or pickup $10. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Polk County?
North Central Transfer Station, Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center and Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility are for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of Polk County residency.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Polk County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Polk County below.
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