“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program & Tire Collection Event for the Inwood Community planned for December 7, 2024.
November 26, 2024– Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to the Inwood Community on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Does not include the City of Winter Haven Residents.
Residents in these communities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick-up throughout these selected communities only (clean sweep). This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage only such as household construction debris (shingles, drywall, etc.), excessive bulk and yard waste on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 6am for this one-day event. Please do not place these items out more than 48 hours prior to the event. No mixed piles with yard waste will be picked up.
Trash hauling services have been donated by FCC.
In addition to the curbside cleanup, Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. will be hosting a FREE TIRE COLLECTION and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) at Lake Blue Park Boat Ramp, Ave U NW, Winter Haven. Polk County Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle. Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi, tractor or off-road tires. Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced.
Tire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management.
To find out if your address is within the cleanup area or for additional information, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com .
It is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit. Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website Welcome to Florida Department of Environmental Protection .
