About Us
The Public Works’ Sanitation Division provides collection of residential solid waste, bulk/yard debris, low capacity commercial solid waste and manages the collection contract for mixed recycling provided by Advanced Disposal. We service customers inside the Auburndale City Limits. If you are a Polk County resident, your services are handled by Polk County Solid Waste and Recycling, (863) 284-4319.
Residential Solid Waste
- Residential solid waste is collected once per week.
- Garbage household waste must be bagged, securely tied, and placed in the container with the lid closed.
- Solid waste containers should be placed at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. The arrow on the lid should face toward the road.
- Ensure the container has at least three feet of clearance from mail boxes, trees, utility poles, other containers, etc.
- Do not place the container(s) on sidewalks, streets, or on neighboring properties.
- Containers should be removed from curbside by the end of the collection day.
- Please contact us to report any service issues.
Yard Trash
- Yard debris is collected on Wednesdays.
- Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, brush, and small tree clippings are accepted.
- Grass, leaves, and small trimmings must be bagged.
- All items must be placed at curbside.
- Ensure items have at least 5 feet of clearance from other objects. DO NOT place items under power/phone lines or on top of water meters.
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Tree trimmings under 24 inches in diameter may be cut in lengths not to exceed 48 inches.
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Tree limbs exceeding 24 inches in diameter must be cut in lengths not to exceed 24 inches.
- Large amounts of yard debris may be subject to an additional charge for collection.
Bulk Collection
- Bulk collection is available by request.
- Piles must be separated into the following categories: Large yard debris, furniture, construction/demolition materials, appliances, tires, and lumber.
- Ensure items have at least 5 feet of clearance from other objects. DO NOT place items under power/phone lines or on top of water meters.
- There is an additional charge for collection of these items. Call (863) 965-5511 for rates.
Recycling Service
The City of Auburndale will be changing its recycling program, starting October 1, 2023. The latest proposed rate increase from the City’s recycling service provider is 114% (from $4.55 to $9.75). To reduce this increase and improve sanitation services for residents, the City has decided to to expand the use of the existing recycling center and to pick up only residential trash at the curbside.
The Recycling Center
Recycling dumpsters are located at Public Works, 915 Charles Avenue. Materials accepted are paper, cardboard (flattened), aluminum/metal cans, and HDPE plastic (milk/water jugs). The dumpsters are maintained by Republic Services.
Hazardous Materials
Used Motor oil, antifreeze and automotive batteries may be dropped off for proper disposal at the Public Works Department located at 915 Charles Ave. Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is for residential customers only. No other hazardous waste is collected or taken for disposal by this department.
Examples of hazardous waste: pesticides, fertilizers, paint, household chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks and fuels. These items should not be placed in containers at curbside for collection. Contact Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Call (863) 284-4319 for information about site hours and location.
