{"id":50340,"date":"2024-09-30T18:27:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T22:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=50340"},"modified":"2024-09-30T18:27:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T22:27:09","slug":"utilities-and-solid-waste-changes-set-for-oct-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/09\/30\/utilities-and-solid-waste-changes-set-for-oct-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Utilities and Solid Waste Changes Set for Oct. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oct. 1 will bring changes for Polk County Utilities and Solid Waste customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective Tuesday, Oct. 1, Polk County Solid Waste will collect household waste and yard waste on the same day. Yard waste and household waste can be collected by the same truck. If you are a residential customer of unincorporated Polk, this may affect your collection days.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"677767\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #677767;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYul2wZWYAA3PYt-1024x538.webp?resize=1024%2C538&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50341 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYul2wZWYAA3PYt-jpg.webp?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYul2wZWYAA3PYt-jpg.webp?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYul2wZWYAA3PYt-jpg.webp?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GYul2wZWYAA3PYt-jpg.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, including your scheduled collection day, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polkwastewise.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.polkwastewise.net<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polk-county.net\/services\/polk-county-solid-waste\/waste-collection-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.polk-county.net\/services\/polk-county-solid-waste\/waste-collection-update\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water and wastewater rates will increase by 6% beginning Oct. 1. The surcharge assessed on water usage and reclaimed water usage also will increase, as will connection fees. The increases are necessary to allow the county to meet its current and future water demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are steps you can take, however, to conserve water and reduce your bills, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install low-flow toilets and shower heads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check washing machines, toilets and pipes often for leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not let water run needlessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the water when you\u2019re brushing your teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in water-saving appliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify landscapes to feature Florida-friendly plants and grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in rain sensors or smart irrigation timers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polk-county.net\/how-floridas-water-dilemma-is-impacting-polk-utilities-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.polk-county.net\/how-floridas-water-dilemma-is-impacting-polk-utilities-rates\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents may text \u201cHELLO\u201d to (888) 299-POLK (7655) to receive non-emergency updates and alerts, including changes in waste collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oct. 1 will bring changes for Polk County Utilities and Solid Waste customers. 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