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Lakeland, FL · sources checked October 6, 2026

# Lakeland trash & bulky-item rules

Lakeland residential customers receive four free bulk yard-waste or bulk-junk collections per calendar year, up to 20 cubic yards each.

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## Quick answer

Lakeland residential customers receive four free bulk yard-waste or bulk-junk collections per calendar year, up to 20 cubic yards each.

**Before you use the rule:** City of Lakeland residential solid-waste customers.

**October 2026 verified detail:** Lakeland’s posted rate schedule currently lists additional bulk-yard/bulk-junk pickups after the four free calendar-year collections at $13.81 per cubic yard, with a $30.66 minimum. Confirm charges before scheduling, and do not assume city service applies to Polk County cart accounts.

Current local guidance

## Lakeland, FL — start here

Use the current official/responsible sources below and recheck them before an unusual set-out.

[Open official source ↗](https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/)

Main route**Lakeland residential customers receive four free bulk yard-waste or bulk-junk collections per calendar year, up to 20 cubic yards each.**

Eligibility**City of Lakeland residential solid-waste customers.**

Guide status**Current local guidance**

Sources checked**October 6, 2026**

**Service eligibility**City of Lakeland residential solid-waste customers. Confirm the current serving agency or hauler and the address schedule before set-out.

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## Furniture, mattresses and appliances

Arrange the pickup with Solid Waste. Collections above the four-free annual allowance are charged by the cubic yard under the current rate schedule.

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## Household hazardous waste and other special material

Household hazardous waste, tires and other prohibited cart materials use Polk County/regional special-waste routes.

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## Where to take large items in Lakeland

Large-item service contact**Lakeland bulky-item / solid-waste service**

[Official details ↗](https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/)

Pickup location**Curbside at the eligible Lakeland service address; follow the assigned set-out location or provider instructions.**

Phone[863-834-8773](tel:+18638348773)

Timing / hours**Address-specific timing: check the Lakeland schedule at lakelandgov.net or call 863-834-8773 before set-out.**

Confirm the Lakeland pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.

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## Before set-out

**Contact or service note:** Solid Waste: 863-834-8773.

For Lakeland, use the linked local source or service contact to confirm the address, collection date and any special-item preparation before set-out.

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## Official sources

These official or responsible-agency sources were used to verify the Lakeland guide. Recheck current schedules or fees before an unusual set-out or special trip.

- [**Lakeland — Large Bulk Pickups**](https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/)Official/local source checked for this guide · lakelandgov.net
- [**Lakeland — Solid Waste Rates**](https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/rates/)Official/local source checked for this guide · lakelandgov.net
- [Lakeland — posted solid waste rates](https://lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/rates/)

**Guide status**Sources last checked October 6, 2026.