Hazardous Material
Household hazardous waste should NOT be placed in your green or blue containers.
The City of Lakeland hosts an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. For more information about this event, please call the Solid Waste Office at (863) 834-8773.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The Solid Waste Management/Recycling Division establishes locations where City of Lakeland residents can deposit Household Hazardous Waste.
All information is subject to change. Call beforehand to make sure the business is continuing to accept the items.
Our next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is February 7th, 2026, from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Visit the Polk County Hazardous Waste Collection Website
Used Electronics & Appliance Recycling
Best Buy Stores accepts E-waste (used electronics and appliances) as part of their national recycling program.
Visit Best Buy's E-waste Recycling Program Website
Batteries
Lithium-Ion (rechargeable) batteries are not acceptable in the garbage or recycling cart. These batteries cause fires in the trucks and processing centers.
Visit Call2Recycle.org | Leading the Charge for Battery Recycling for drop-off locations.
Used Oil
Do not mix oil with anti-freeze, gas or any other product.
Residents can check with their local automobile service centers for disposal of used oil. You can call these local stores:
- O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Discount Auto
- Pep Boys
- Auto Zone
Anti-Freeze
Do not mix anti-freeze, gas or any other product.
Automobile Tires
Residential customers can place 4 automotive tires, per calendar year, at the curb for collection at no charge. Tires are also collected during the Hazardous Waste Collection event for free.
Scrap Metal, Copper & Aluminum
Residents should contact their local metal dealers in their area for hours, current selling prices and times for drop-offs.