Polk County collects furniture and appliances (formerly bulk waste) once a month on a pre-set scheduled day for items too large for the roll cart. Residents may also self-haul bulk items, debris, tires and scrap metal to county landfill and transfer facilities.
Furniture and appliance collection, formerly known as bulk waste collection, is intended for items too large to fit inside the garbage roll cart and takes place once a month on a pre-set, scheduled day. Place items curbside by 6 a.m. on the scheduled bulk day. Residents can also self-haul: at the North Central Transfer Station a discounted $10-per-load fee applies to yard waste, and the Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center (4001 Bannon Island Road, Haines City) accepts household waste, yard waste, bulk items, residential construction debris, tires and scrap metal with proof of Polk County residency. Household hazardous waste and appliances with Freon must be handled through designated landfill programs.
Bulk items set out on the wrong day or exceeding limits may be left; improperly dumped bulk items become an illegal-dumping violation.
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