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Jeff Wood - Manager
(863) 834-8773

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(863) 834-8773

Debbie Almon (863) 834-8774
Clayton Gillem (863) 834-8779
Gordon Harper (863) 834-8767
Joe Paholski (863) 834-8772
Emanuel Rivers (863) 834-8786
Billing (863) 834-8276

Address: 
501 Evelyn Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801

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Yard Trash Collection

Yard Trash Service Days
Regular Yard Trash collection is Wenesday. Residents may contact the Solid Waste Office to determine which day a particular location is scheduled for collection.

As required by Federal and State Law, yard trash must be separated from household garbage. Separation allows the yard waste to be utilized as a recyclable product.

Place containerized yard trash out on the evening before pickup after 6:00 p.m., or the morning of pickup before 6:00 a.m.

Yard Trash Size RegulationsExample of Yard Trash prepared for collection in Container.
In order to reduce the cost of yard waste collection, and by providing a more efficient means of loading, residents are to comply with the following procedures for Regular Yard Trash collection:

*Branches and limbs are to be cut into lengths not to exceed five feet (5) or five inches (5) in diameter, bundled and tied, or containerized. Bundles or containers can not exceed 40 pounds, in weight.

Example of Bundled Yard Trash prepared for collection
*Place leaves and grass in containers or bags (bag weight should not exceed 40 pounds).

Bulk Yard Trash
Residential customers shall be provided one collection of Bulk Yard Trash, per each calendar quarter. Bulk Yard Trash means wood matter including tree branches larger than five feet (5) in length, not exceeding twelve feet (12) in length and/or five inches (5) in diameter. Residents desiring to have a Bulk Yard Trash collection should call 834-8773 to schedule the pickup.

Place large piles of yard trash away from power lines, trees, mail boxes, fences, sprinkler systems, flower beds, and parked cars. DO NOT place trash or large items in the street or alleyway.