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Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

5 Environmental Loop S

Polk County's household hazardous waste facility at 5 Environmental Loop S takes residents' batteries, paint, solvents, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, gas cylinders and e-waste at no extra fee. It serves noncommercial residents only and opens Friday mornings and Saturdays.

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Listed hours: Friday 8 AM to noon, Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Accepts: Household, auto and marine batteries, Paint, thinners and solvents, Pesticides and herbicides, Fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, Gasoline, diesel and gas cylinders, Motor and hydraulic oil, Pool chemicals, Computers, TVs and cell phones

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Spivey's Auto Salvage

4201 Recker Hwy

Spivey's Auto Salvage is a family-owned full-service dismantling operation in Winter Haven that has operated since 1953. The yard sells tested used parts with warranty coverage, buys scrap and inoperable vehicles, and offers local delivery to repair shops within 20 miles.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat-Sun closed

Accepts: Junk cars, Inoperable vehicles, Scrap vehicles

Services: Used auto parts sales · Junk car buying · Free local delivery to shops · Nationwide shipping · Six-month engine and transmission warranty

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Materials Accepted in Winter Haven

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Winter Haven include hazardous waste, e-waste, batteries, paint, auto salvage. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven runs its own weekly garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection through the city Solid Waste & Recycling division, with blue and green carts for homes inside city limits. Addresses with a gray garbage cart and a black recycling cart are served by Polk County. Hazardous waste and electronics go to the Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 5 Environmental Loop S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Winter Haven homes get city recycling pickup and which get Polk County?

Homes inside city limits have blue and green carts and get weekly pickup from the City of Winter Haven. Homes with a gray garbage cart and a black recycling cart are served by Polk County Solid Waste at 863-284-4319. The city's Service Look-up Map shows whether an address is inside city limits.

Does Winter Haven take glass in the curbside recycling cart?

Yes. The city accepts brown, clear, and green bottles and jars, plus wine glasses, as long as they are rinsed, empty, and dry. Glass broken into small pieces, Pyrex and other heat-resistant glass, and ceramics stay out of the cart.

Can I recycle pizza boxes in Winter Haven?

No. Greasy pizza boxes, used paper plates, to-go cups, and any wet or soiled material are refused. Flattened cardboard boxes, cereal and shoe boxes, gift boxes, and paper towel and toilet paper rolls are accepted.

Where do I take paint, batteries, and old TVs in Winter Haven?

Take them to the Polk County household hazardous waste facility at 5 Environmental Loop S. It is open Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It takes paint, household, auto, and marine batteries, motor oil, pesticides, computers, TVs, and cell phones at no charge, from residents only.

How do I get a bulk item picked up in Winter Haven?

Schedule it through Access Winter Haven or call the Solid Waste division at 863-291-5756. Bulk Junk Collection is an a la carte service for household items too large for the garbage container. Set the items out only after the pickup date is confirmed.

What happens to Winter Haven trash and recycling pickup on holidays?

The city suspends garbage, recycling, vegetation, bulk, and commercial service on seven observed holidays, from New Year's Day to Christmas Day. After a Monday holiday, Monday customers are collected Tuesday and Tuesday customers are collected Wednesday. After a Friday holiday, Friday customers are collected Saturday, and no bulk pickups are scheduled in holiday weeks.

Recycling tips for Winter Haven

  • •Set the blue recycling cart roadside by 7:00 AM on collection day, at least 3 feet from mailboxes, hydrants, and utility poles.
  • •Leave recyclables loose in the cart, since the city requires them clean, dry, and unbagged.
  • •Keep paint, batteries, and electronics out of the curbside carts and save them for the Friday or Saturday hours at 5 Environmental Loop S.
  • •A Thursday holiday moves Thursday pickup to Friday and Friday pickup to Saturday.
  • •The first Saturday in December is Polk County's free Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Recycling centers near Winter Haven

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

RAW Auto Parts, Inc.
Auburndale, FL · 7 mi
Polk County North Central Transfer Station
Auburndale, FL · 8 mi
American Allied Recycling
Haines City, FL · 9 mi
EPIC AUTO SALVAGE
Auburndale, FL · 9 mi
Viking Recycling - Lake Wales
Lake Wales, FL · 10 mi
Allied Scrap Processors, Inc
Lakeland, FL · 11 mi

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