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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.

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Where to Celebrate Holiday Events Near Polk County, Florida


Looking for festive fun events this holiday season? Polk County has you covered! Whether you’re a long-time resident or visiting Polk for the first time,…

Oct. 17, 2024

Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk

Oct. 1, 2024

Polk Resident Traces Genealogy Back to Nobel Prize Winner

Sept. 24, 2024

Florida’s Water Dilemma Impacts Polk County Utilities Rates

Sept. 12, 2024

Polk County Solid Waste Division’s New “Green” Projects