Waste and Recycling

If you need to report a missed collection, or request bulk pickup service, please call our customer service center at (863) 284-4319, submit a service request online or use the Polk Waste Wise app on your smartphone.

Polk County Waste & Recycling's mission is to provide excellent service to Polk County residents, to add value to our employees, to protect the environment and reduce operating cost through the effective use of resources. Waste & Recycling has 50 employees in the areas of landfill operations staff, administration, engineering and customer care.

The division performs a number of key functions including:

• Landfill management
• Residential curbside collection facilitation and contract management
• Household hazardous waste processing

In addition, the division is responsible for communicating information from the State regarding disposal, recycling and solid waste management.

Waste & Recycling staff are following CDC safety guidelines/precautions. To ensure your safety and the safety of our staff, prior to entering the facility we will be asking preliminary questions through our intercom system to better assist you.

We appreciate your patience as well serve you as efficiently and safely as possible.