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Polk County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event (Lakeland Solid Waste), 2027-02-06
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Polk County Solid Waste in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027
- Location
- 602 Evelyn Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
- Hours
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Cost
- Free (no additional fee for Polk County residents)
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 863-284-4319
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Polk County Solid Waste at 863-284-4319 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Household chemicals; auto and boat batteries; rechargeable batteries; fuel and gas cylinders (up to 5 gal); propane; oil filters, used oil and antifreeze; pesticides; mercury and fluorescent lights; marine and roadside flares; paint; electronic waste (computers, monitors, printers, televisions, VHS players)
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Biohazardous waste; hypodermic needles (sharps); unused or expired medication
Limits
Quantity limitsElectronics limited to five components per visit; paint limited to 20 gallons a year
Rules and residency
Who can use itPolk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
Note from the sourceVenue: Lakeland Solid Waste. Accepted items and limits are from the County HHW program page.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 7 mi away · 5 Environmental Loop S, Winter Haven, FLWho can use it: Noncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Collection event · 14 mi away · 1751 Seventh St. NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Date: Sat, Dec 5, 2026Who can use it: Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Collection event · 20 mi away · 300 N. 5th St., Haines City, FL 33844 · Date: Sat, Mar 6, 2027Who can use it: Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Permanent drop-off · 22 mi away · 6209 County Road 579, Seffner, FLWho can use it: Must show a state-issued photo ID with a Hillsborough County residential address. City of Tampa residents included under a city-county contract (no extra charge).
- Collection event · 25 mi away · 4525 County Road 547, Davenport, FL 33837 · Date: Sat, Jan 23, 2027Who can use it: Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Permanent drop-off · 25 mi away · 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City, FLWho can use it: Pasco County residents; no commercial waste
FAQ
Who can use Polk County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event (Lakeland Solid Waste), 2027-02-06?
Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
Is it free?
Free (no additional fee for Polk County residents)
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 863-284-4319 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint. Limit: paint limited to 20 gallons a year.
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: auto and boat batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries.
What will they turn away?
Biohazardous waste; hypodermic needles (sharps); unused or expired medication
Last checked Thu, Oct 29, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.