Transfer stationVerified October 2026

North Central Transfer Station

North Central Transfer Station is a transfer station in Auburndale, FL, in Polk County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 14 drop-off sites we list in Polk County.

Address	3131 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823 Directions
County	Polk County, FL
Phone	(863) 284-4319
Website	polkfl.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm Sat: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Holiday hours are posted by Polk County Solid Waste.
Fees	Garbage / trash (Class 1), per ton, from Oct 1, 2026 $48.30 Yard trash, per ton, from Oct 1, 2026 $38.33 Construction and demolition debris, per ton, from Oct 1, 2026 $48.30 Minimum charge per load $10 White goods without Freon, per ton $27.50 White goods with Freon, per ton $50 Scrap metal, per ton $27.50 Per-ton rates for garbage, yard trash and construction debris rose on Oct 1, 2026. The county lists the other rates without a new date. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances
Not accepted	bulk liquids, pressurized tanks, 55-gallon drums of liquids, explosives and ammunition, biological waste, asbestos, radioactive waste
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, check, card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: polkfl.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Polk County

Polk County landfill and transfer station loads must be covered and secured, and every incoming load pays at least a $10 minimum fee. Out-of-county waste is not accepted without prior written approval from the Board of County Commissioners. Source
Curbside recycling collection in unincorporated Polk County has been discontinued. Residents can drop off recyclables at a container in the north parking lot of the North Central Landfill. Source

Before you go

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

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Reedy Creek Transfer Station Transfer station

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East Pasco Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

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St. Cloud Landfill, Class I Transfer station

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

5 Environmental Loop S, Winter Haven · 6.4 mi · (863) 284-4319

Hours: Fri: 8 am to 12 pm …

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Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility Convenience center Verified

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Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5 pm Residential bulky waste and appliances (annual allowance): 10 cubic yards free per year

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More in Polk County

All 14 drop-off sites in Polk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where is North Central Transfer Station?

3131 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at North Central Transfer Station?

North Central Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: bulk liquids, pressurized tanks, 55-gallon drums of liquids, explosives and ammunition, biological waste and asbestos.

Can non-residents use North Central Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only.

How much does it cost to dump at North Central Transfer Station?

Garbage / trash (Class 1), per ton, from Oct 1, 2026: $48.30; Yard trash, per ton, from Oct 1, 2026: $38.33; Construction and demolition debris, per ton, from Oct 1, 2026: $48.30; Minimum charge per load: $10. Per-ton rates for garbage, yard trash and construction debris rose on Oct 1, 2026. The county lists the other rates without a new date. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty.. Source checked October 2026.

When is North Central Transfer Station open?

Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm; Sat: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Holiday hours are posted by Polk County Solid Waste..

What other transfer stations are near North Central Transfer Station?

Enviroserve Mulberry (Fka Clark Environmental Mrf/Sttf) in Mulberry (13 mi), Pembroke South C&DD in Fort Meade (17 mi) and Reedy Creek Transfer Station in Horizon West (28 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Auburndale?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 6.4 miles away.

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