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Click for a list of Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources. Residential Hurricane Milton Debris Hotline (833) 843-1920 active 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For updates on Hurricane Milton debris pickup and dropoff or Hurricane Milton Debris Removal Dashboard.

No residential waste collection for unincorporated Polk customers on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. Residents will follow the Holiday Collection Schedule for the rest of the week.

Boards and Committees

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Communications Division
Phone: (863) 534-6090

Street Address:
330 W. Church St.
Bartow, FL 33830

Office Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Citizen committees and advisory boards play a critical role in Polk County’s government. Some are required by state law and others were created by the Board of County Commissioners to be advisors in specific areas. Residents are encouraged to participate in these boards and committees, or nominate those who want to serve. To express interest in joining a committee, email communications@polk-county.net or complete and submit the application form at the bottom of this page. Committees include:

Become a Member Application

Are you interested in lending your expertise on a board or committee? If so, please fill out the application below to be considered.