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☣️ Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, FL

πŸ“ 5 Environmental Loop S., Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Hazardous Waste Drop-Off run by Polk County Solid Waste Division

βœ… Checked October 31, 2026 against its published source. How we check

3Item Types Accepted

⚑ Quick Answer

Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 5 Environmental Loop S., Winter Haven, FL 33880. No single starting price is published; see the fee list below. Hours: Friday 8 AM to 12 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Accepts: hazardous waste, paint, electronics. Phone: (863) 284-4319. Not yet confirmed with the operator. Rate sheet checked October 31, 2026.

πŸ’΅ Published Fees

Household chemical and electronic waste from Polk County residentsCounty wording: accepted at no additional feeNo additional fee
Small business (CESQG) waste, by appointmentExamples: acids $7.15 / gal, oil based paint $4.34 / gal, latex paint $2.00 / gal, lead acid batteries $1.00 each, fluorescent lamps $0.50 each. Prices subject to change without notice.Per unit rates
βœ… Rate sheet checked October 31, 2026⏳ Not yet confirmed with the operatorRate sheet not datedView the rate sheet →

πŸ“‹ Items and Fees

ItemFee
☣️ Hazardous WasteNo additional fee for Polk County residents
🎨 PaintNo additional fee, 20 gallons per year limit
πŸ“Ί ElectronicsNo additional fee, 5 components per visit

Rates not dated; checked October 31, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Household Trash, Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Concrete and Dirt, Scrap Metal. Call to confirm before you go.

⚠️The county prints no effective date for the HHW fees. Small business prices are subject to change without notice.
⚠️Drop-off is only for noncommercial residents; businesses and nonprofits use the CESQG program by appointment. The page states no proof of residency document.
⚠️Storm rules may override normal fees and hours after a hurricane. The Hurricane Preparation page says storm debris is collected separately under FEMA and county guidelines and prints no drop-off site or fee waiver. In 2026 the county took freeze-related yard waste at the transfer station for a $10 flat fee from March 4 through May 4, 2026 (ended).

πŸ•’ Hours

Friday8 AM to 12 PM
Saturday7:30 AM to 12:30 PM

The county prints hours for Friday and Saturday only. Located at the North Central Landfill per the HHW page.

βœ… What They Take

☣️ Hazardous Waste🎨 PaintπŸ“Ί Electronics
  • βž•Auto and boat batteries, rechargeable batteries, fuel and gas containers up to five gallons including propane, filters, used motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, mercury and fluorescent lights, flares, paint (20 gallons per year), and electronics (computers, monitors, printers, TVs, VHS players; 5 components per visit).

🚫 Not Accepted

  • 🚫Biohazardous waste
  • 🚫Hypodermic needles and sharps
  • 🚫Unused or expired medication
  • 🚫Business waste outside the CESQG program

πŸ“‹ Before You Go

  • βœ…Noncommercial residents only.
  • βœ…CESQG appointments Monday to Friday except Wednesday; register first at (863) 284-4319 ext. 203. Business must transport its own waste and pay by cash, check or credit card.

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❓ Common Questions About Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

How much does it cost to dump at Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Published fees at Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Household chemical and electronic waste from Polk County residents: No additional fee (County wording: accepted at no additional fee); Small business (CESQG) waste, by appointment: Per unit rates (Examples: acids $7.15 / gal, oil based paint $4.34 / gal, latex paint $2.00 / gal, lead acid batteries $1.00 each, fluorescent lamps $0.50 each. Prices subject to change without notice.). The rate sheet is not dated. Checked October 31, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

What can I bring to Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility lists these as accepted: hazardous waste, paint, electronics. Not accepted: Biohazardous waste; Hypodermic needles and sharps; Unused or expired medication; Business waste outside the CESQG program.

Do they take cash or card at Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

CESQG appointments Monday to Friday except Wednesday; register first at (863) 284-4319 ext. 203. Business must transport its own waste and pay by cash, check or credit card.

Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Residency rules: Noncommercial residents only.

What are the hours at Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Friday: 8 AM to 12 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The county prints hours for Friday and Saturday only. Located at the North Central Landfill per the HHW page.

πŸ“š Where This Comes From

Checked October 31, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. We recheck every facility at least once a year; this one is due by October 2027. Call before you load up.

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