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How to get rid of brush and yard waste in Polk County

Take it to the North Central Transfer Station or the Northeast Landfill Customer Convenience Center. Cost: $38.33 a ton at North Central; flat rate at the Northeast center.

One of two places in Polk County that take brush and yard waste. The rest are listed below.

North Central Transfer Station

Polk County residents only; fee by the ton, $10 minimum

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

3131 K-Ville Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823

Get directionsCall the center: 863-284-4319

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 18, 2026.

Source: Polk County: Landfill and Transfer Station

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
$38.33 a ton at North Central; flat rate at the Northeast center
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Polk County residents only; fee by the ton, $10 minimum. Polk County residents; flat rate from $10, no cash.
  • Curbside pickup takes routine yard waste weekly, bagged, bundled, or in containers under 30 pounds, but not stumps, trunks, or land clearing debris.

Other places that take brush and yard waste

Brush and yard waste in other counties

Sources: Polk County: Landfill and Transfer Station; Polk County: Residential Waste

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