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.
Due to the likelihood of tropical-force winds on Wednesday, there will be no yard waste or recycling collection that day; therefore, every effort is being made to have all garbage and recycling routes completed on MON and TUE. pic.twitter.com/7oAqRWNfYQ
— Manatee County Government (@ManateeGov) September 26, 2022
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.
There will be no residential collection on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29. These customers will be serviced next week, October 5 and October 6.
— Polk County Florida (@PolkCountyFL) September 27, 2022
Residents should refer to the County’s website https://t.co/pFZkWykSyI or social media for further details. pic.twitter.com/lxfKJMvAHM
Polk County officials said that the North Central Landfill will be closed Wednesday and may open on Thursday, pending weather conditions.