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Lakeland, FL bulk trash pickup

City of Lakeland Public Works - Solid Waste Management

Who
City of Lakeland solid waste customers. Alley customers have their own bulk collection requirements.
How
Pickup on request. Bulk junk, appliances and bulk yard waste are collected by request. Arrange it by phone or email, with your address and the material. Call Customer Service, or email Customer Service with your address and the type of material already at the curb.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 863.834.8773

Cost
Four free yard waste or bulk junk collections per calendar year (January 1 to December 31), up to 20 cubic yards each. The page does not state a fee after that.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Collected by a special bulk truck for recycling.

Fridge or freezer

Accepted

Refrigerators and air conditioners are listed as accepted; refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed.

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Bulk yard waste means branches and trimmings too large to containerize or piles larger than 6 by 4 feet.

Brush and branches

Accepted

Construction debris

Limited

Only small amounts of building debris from a homeowner's own upkeep; permitted or contractor jobs must be hauled by the owner or contractor.

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Four free collections per calendar year, up to 20 cubic yards each. Bulk yard waste items must not be longer than 8 feet.

Set-out rules

Place items curbside before the pickup. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed. Bend over nails protruding from lumber.

Not accepted

  • Large amounts of construction and demolition debris
  • Contractor-generated debris
  • Dead animals from private property

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Lakeland?

City of Lakeland solid waste customers. Alley customers have their own bulk collection requirements.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Lakeland?

Bulk junk, appliances and bulk yard waste are collected by request. Arrange it by phone or email, with your address and the material. Call Customer Service, or email Customer Service with your address and the type of material already at the curb.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Lakeland?

Four free yard waste or bulk junk collections per calendar year (January 1 to December 31), up to 20 cubic yards each. The page does not state a fee after that.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Lakeland?

Four free collections per calendar year, up to 20 cubic yards each. Bulk yard waste items must not be longer than 8 feet.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Lakeland?

Large amounts of construction and demolition debris, Contractor-generated debris, Dead animals from private property.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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