Florida
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Winter Haven (Polk County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (North Central Landfill).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Noncommercial Polk County residents only; businesses, nonprofits and other entities are not eligible.
Hours
- Friday 8 a.m.-noon
- Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household chemicals and electronics from residents | No additional fee |
| Electronics | Five components per visit |
Hazardous waste
Free for residents: household chemicals, auto and boat batteries, rechargeable batteries, fuel and gas cylinders up to 5 gallons including propane, motor oil, filters and antifreeze, pesticides, fluorescent tubes and CFLs, flares, and paint (20 gallons a year limit).
Holiday closures
Holiday hours are not listed on the hazardous waste page; the county lists landfill closures for Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- E-waste such as computers, monitors, printers, TVs and VHS players is accepted, five components per visit.
- Pack leaking containers in a sturdy box or bucket, not plastic bags, and do not mix chemicals.
- Businesses can ask about the Small Business Disposal program at 863-284-4319.
- The county page gives no ZIP for this address.
Nearby Florida towns
- Archer (Alachua County) transfer station
- Auburndale (Polk County) transfer station
- Brevard County household hazardous waste drop-off
- Brooksville (Hernando County) landfill
- Broward County transfer station
- Collier County transfer station
- Gainesville (Alachua County) transfer station
- Gainesville (Alachua County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.