{"id":65300,"date":"2026-04-30T20:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T00:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65300"},"modified":"2026-04-30T20:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T00:53:23","slug":"polk-county-board-of-county-commissioners-recently-approved-a-pilot-project-for-a-new-customer-convenience-center-at-the-northeast-landfill-to-address-the-ongoing-illegal-dumping-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/30\/polk-county-board-of-county-commissioners-recently-approved-a-pilot-project-for-a-new-customer-convenience-center-at-the-northeast-landfill-to-address-the-ongoing-illegal-dumping-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a pilot project for a new Customer Convenience Center at the Northeast Landfill to address the ongoing illegal dumping issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Polk County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a pilot project for a new Customer Convenience Center<\/strong> at the Northeast Landfill to address the ongoing illegal dumping issues in the Haines City and Poinciana areas.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The site is scheduled to open officially on\u00a0June 1, 2026<\/strong><\/span>. Here are the key details if you or someone you know needs to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location & Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Address:<\/strong> 4001 Bannon Island Road, Haines City (at the existing Northeast Landfill site).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Monday \u2013 Friday:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Saturday:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Disposal Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Standard Vehicles (Cars, SUVs, Pickups):<\/strong> $10<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trailers (under 6 ft):<\/strong> $18<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trailers (6 to 16 ft):<\/strong> $27<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tires:<\/strong> $5 each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Important Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Proof of Residency:<\/strong> You must show a valid ID or proof of residency in Polk County.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Payment:<\/strong> This is a cashless<\/strong> facility. They only accept credit\/debit cards, Apple Pay, or other “tap to pay” methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Residential Use Only:<\/strong> No commercial vehicles or automated dump trailers are allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The county is hoping this makes it easier for residents to dispose of bulk items, yard waste, and construction debris properly rather than leaving them on the roadside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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