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Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (North Central Landfill)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Polk County Solid Waste in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida.
- Address
- 5 Environmental Loop S, Winter Haven, FL
- Hours
- Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm; Sat 7:30 am-12:30 pm
- Who can use it
- Noncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Cost
- No additional fee for Polk County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- 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)Auto and boat batteries; rechargeable batteries; fuel and gas cylinders (up to 5 gal); propane; oil filters, used oil and antifreeze; household chemicals; electronic waste
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itNoncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
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 · 28 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).
- Permanent drop-off · 30 mi away · 750 S Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746Who can use it: Osceola County residents (incl. Kissimmee and St. Cloud); residential households only
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City, FLWho can use it: Pasco County residents; no commercial waste
- Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 2701 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud, FL 34769Who can use it: Osceola County residents (incl. Kissimmee and St. Cloud); residential households only
- Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton, 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).
FAQ
Who can use Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (North Central Landfill)?
Noncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
Is it free?
No additional fee for Polk County residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.polkfl.gov/services/polk-county-solid-waste/household-hazardous-waste/
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf