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Used Appliances
Used refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, washers, dryers, and small appliances are collected by a special scrap truck. Items must be curbside prior to pickup. Refrigerator and freezer doors MUST BE REMOVED for the safety of others.

Please call Customer Service - 834-8773 to arrange for pickup or click the e-mail link at the top of the page.

Pressurized Tanks
Tanks such as propane gas tanks, welding air tanks, and other pressurized tanks should not be mixed with your regular household garbage. Tanks must be empty prior to pickup.

Please call Customer Service - 834-8773 to arrange for pickup or click the e-mail link at the top of the page. The special scrap truck will come by to pick up these tanks and dispose of them in a safe manner. Itms must be curbside prior to pickup.

Dead Animals
The Solid Waste Management Division is on call daily to remove dead animals from city streets and roadways during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. call 834-8773 or click the e-mail link at the top of the page.

Weekends, holidays and after normal business hours (4:00 p.m. weekdays) call the Lakeland Police Department at 834-6900. DO NOT CALL 911, this is for EMERGENCIES ONLY.

Construction & Demolition Debris
The Solid Waste Management Division does not pick up this type of debris with the exception of small amounts of building debris from the homeowner's upkeep and maintenance of a residence.

Please bend nails over when protruding from lumber for pickup and place these items curbside.

If your repairs require a permit from the City or a private contractor has been hired to complete the job, the resulting debris must be designated landfill by the homeowner or contractor.

If you have questions about permits, please contact the Building Inspection Office.

Tires
Please call Customer Service - 834-8773 to arrange for pickup or click the e-mail link at the top of the page.