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Polk County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event (Rueben Williams Sports Complex), 2026-12-05
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Polk County Solid Waste in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Location
- 1751 Seventh St. NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- 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: Rueben Williams Sports Complex. 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.
- Collection event · 7 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 · 8 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 · 602 Evelyn Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801 · Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2027Who can use it: Polk County residential households only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities not eligible
- Collection event · 15 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 · 23 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 · 29 mi away · 2701 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud, FL 34769Who can use it: Osceola County residents (incl. Kissimmee and St. Cloud); residential households only
FAQ
Who can use Polk County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Event (Rueben Williams Sports Complex), 2026-12-05?
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.