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free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, up to 20 cubic yards each
863-834-8773
or email Customer Service with your address and items to schedule
Special truck
appliances are collected separately for recycling; small Freon fee on refrigerators and ACs
Every route for a grill in Lakeland, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Lakeland guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Lakeland, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Lakeland bulk junk, yard waste, and appliance pickups: grills
Scheduled appliance pickup; Freon feeThe grill is bulk junk. The propane tank goes to Polk County HHW or an exchange.
Who qualifies: City of Lakeland Solid Waste customers.
How to schedule: Email Customer Service with your address and the items, or call 863-834-8773, to arrange a pickup. Customers get 4 free yard waste or bulk junk collections a year, up to 20 cubic yards each. Used refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, washers, and dryers are collected by a special bulk truck for recycling; refrigerant units carry a small Freon removal fee.
Limits: 4 free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, 20 cubic yards each. Yard waste pieces under 8 feet. Extra collections are charged.
Set-out: Items at the curb before the scheduled pickup, clear of carts and obstructions; bend over protruding nails.
Polk County North Central Landfill and HHW: grills
FreePropane accepted.
Where: 5 Environmental Loop S, Winter Haven, FL 33880
How it works: Polk County residents can drop household hazardous waste and electronics free, and self-haul bulky loads and construction debris for a fee.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Lakeland: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Lakeland: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Lakeland, Florida provides 4 free bulk junk collections and 4 free yard waste collections per year, each up to 20 cubic yards, by appointment through the City’s Solid Waste Division. This is notably generous capacity for a city this size. You must call or email to schedule, not just set items at the curb. Important: City of Lakeland service is for city-limits residents only. If your garbage can is gray and your recycle can is black, you are a Polk County customer, not a City of Lakeland customer. This guide covers every option for City of Lakeland residents.
The Lakeland rule for grills: The grill is bulk junk. The propane tank goes to Polk County HHW or an exchange.
Program basics: 4 free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, 20 cubic yards each. Yard waste pieces under 8 feet. Extra collections are charged. Items at the curb before the scheduled pickup, clear of carts and obstructions; bend over protruding nails.
What the city will not take: Hazardous waste and electronics (Polk County drop-off), contractor debris, and tires.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Lakeland Solid Waste: Large Bulk Pickups. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For Lakeland households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lakeland area.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Lakeland with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Lakeland proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Lakeland junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Lakeland: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Lakeland pick up grills for free?
The grill with a scheduled pickup. The tank to HHW or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Lakeland?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Lakeland starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Lakeland households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lakeland area.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Lakeland page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Lakeland guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
