We’re here to help you find the Lakeland trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Lakeland is in Polk County Florida with Orlando to the northeast, Ocala to the north, Tampa and Hillsborough County to the west, and Winter Haven to the east.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Lakeland Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit City of Lakeland Solid Waste Service Days
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- Christmas | Sunday, December 25, 2023 – There are no day changes to any solid waste services city-wide. All residential collection routes are on their normally scheduled day.
- New Year’s Day | Sunday, January 1, 2023 – There are no day changes to any services city-wide.All residential collection routes are on their normally scheduled day the week of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Lakeland Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Lakeland and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar:
Please place your full container at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Lakeland?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/large-bulk-pickups/
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: City of Lakeland Solid Waste Service Days
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Lakeland Public Works Department?
228 S Massachusetts AvenueLakeland, FL 33801Ph: 863.834.6001Fx: 863.834.8040
Email: [email protected]
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