Polk County

Environmental Resources Department

William D. Beasley, P.E., Environmental Resources Director 863-298-4100 · Email
Customer Service: 863-298-4100 · Fax: 863-298-4111 · Email
After Hours Emergencies · (863) 534-7351 · Email
1011 Jim Keene Blvd. · Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Map Offsite Website or Webpages Icon
Mail: Drawer UT01 Box 9005 · Bartow, FL 33831-9005
Mail: P. O. Box 2019 · Bartow, FL 33831-2019
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM - 4:30PM

The Environmental Department is a full service organization with 6 functional groups:

  • Natural Resources Division

    • This division develops and implements programs, such as Invasive Plant Management, Environmental Lands, Mosquito Control, Water Resources and Drainage, which protect and enhance Polk County's environment.
  • Waste Resource Management Division

    • This division operates and manages many types of recycling and disposal services including; supervision of recycling and refuse collection in the unincorporated areas of the County and operation of the North Central Landfill.
  • Utilities Capital Projects

    • Manages improvement and expansion projects
  • Utilities Customer Services

    • Provides meter reading, billing and accounting
  • Utilities Operations

    • Provides field services and emergency repairs
  • Utilities Technical Services

    • Provides engineering, development coordination, utility location, permitting compliance and construction inspections

The water services provided include drinking water, wastewater management and reclaimed irrigation water. This department is an enterprise fund; therefore, our only source of income is from customer charges, and our only expenses are those necessary to provide you with the current level of services.

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