As residents prepare for Hurricane Ian’s arrival, officials with Manatee County and Polk County announced changes to the trash pickup schedules.

According to a tweet from Manatee County, every effort will be made to pickup trash Monday and Tuesday. If you need to make a trip to the Lena Road Landfill, its hours will be extended until 6 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday. 

 

For Polk County residents, there will be no residential garbage collection on Wednesday and Thursday, according to county officials. These customers will receive service next week on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6.

 

Polk County officials said that the North Central Landfill will be closed Wednesday and may open on Thursday, pending weather conditions.