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SUMMARY:Eagle Ridge Mall Tire Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Mall\, 451 Eagle Ridge Dr.\, Lake Wales (enter from Chalet Suzanne Rd.) Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi\, tractor or off-road tires.  Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management. \nFor additional information\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com \nIt is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit.  Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10\,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/eagle-ridge-mall-tire-collection-event/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173016Z
UID:4611-1772863200-1772877600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:UNINCORPORATED Washington Park & Golfview Park- Lake Wales CIU2GIU Event
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program in partnership with Polk County Government will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the Washington Park & Golfview Park -Lake Wales communities (clean sweep). Unincorporated areas only- NO CITY RESIDENTS. All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event. Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event. This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO appliances containing freon\, NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. Trash collection services Donated by GFL.\nTo confirm that your address is within the cleanup area or to find out more information\, call Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863)875-8911.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/unincorporated-washington-park-golfview-park-lake-wales-ciu2giu-event/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20260126T153309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T153309Z
UID:4577-1770451200-1770465600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Lakeland Tire Collection Event in Partnership with Polk County's HHW Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. will host a FREE Tire Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) at The City of Lakeland Solid Waste Facility\, 605 Evelyn Ave.\, Lakeland\, FL 33801.  Polk County residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been donated by The City of Lakeland Solid Waste. \nThis event is held in conjunction with Polk County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event\, for more information or a list of acceptable items contact Polk County’s Waste & Recycling Division at (863)284-4319 or visit polkwastwise.net. \nFor additional information on Tire Recycling or to find out when/if this program is scheduled to come to your community\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com . \nIt is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit.  Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10\,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/lakeland-tire-collection-event-in-partnership-with-polk-countys-hhw-event/
LOCATION:Lakeland Solid Waste\, 605 Evelyn Ave.\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33801\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20260126T153124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T153124Z
UID:4575-1770444000-1770458400@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:CIU2GIU - Skyview\, Eaton Park\, S. Combee & Crystal Lake
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program in partnership with Polk County Government will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the Skyview\, Eaton Park\, Crystal Lake and South Combee community (clean sweep). Unincorporated areas only. All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event. Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event. This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO appliances containing freon\, NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. Trash collection services Donated by FCC.\nTo confirm that your address is within the cleanup area or to find out more information\, call Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863)875-8911.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/ciu2giu-skyview-eaton-park-s-combee-crystal-lake/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251219T160354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160354Z
UID:4522-1769245200-1769259600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Florence Villa Tire Collection Event (Free to ALL Polk County Residents)
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Polk County Beautiful – at  the Reuben Williams Sports Complex\, 1751 7th St. NE\, Winter Haven\, (enter from Lake Maude Dr.) from 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. for a FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT.  Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle. \nAbsolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \nTire collection services have been graciously Donated by Waste Management. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/florence-villa-tire-collection-event-free-to-all-polk-county-residents/
LOCATION:Reuben Williams Sports Complex\, 1751 7th St. NE\, Winter Haven\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251219T160046Z
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UID:4520-1769234400-1769248800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Boggy Bottom\, UNINCORPORATED Florence Villa & Carefree Cove CIU2GIU Curbside Cleanup Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to the Boggy Bottom\, Unincorporated Florence Villa & Carefree Cove Communities on  Saturday\, January 24\, 2025.   This curbside cleanup does not include the City of Winter Haven Residents. \nResidents in these communities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick-up throughout these selected communities only (clean sweep).  This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage only such as household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, etc.)\, excessive bulk and yard waste on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires\, hazardous waste or appliances containing freon will be collected curbside.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 6am for this one-day event.   Please do not place these items out more than 48 hours prior to the event.  No mixed piles with yard waste will be picked up. \nTrash hauling services have been graciously donated by GFL Environmental. \nCall Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. to confirm your address is within the cleanup area – (863)875-8911
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/boggy-bottom-unincorporated-florence-villa-carefree-cove-ciu2giu-curbside-cleanup-event/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251117T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T174808Z
UID:4504-1765011600-1765026000@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Eagle Lake Tire Collection Event - FREE
DESCRIPTION:NOTE OUR NEW EVENT HOURS \nJoin Keep Polk County Beautiful at  Eagle Lake City Hall\, 75 N 7th St.\, Eagle Lake (enter from Eagle Ave.) from 9 a.m.– 1p.m. for a FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT.  Residents may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   No semi\, tractor or off-road tires will be accepted.  Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced.  Tire Collection Services DONATED by WASTE MANAGEMENT and SCRAP IT! \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/eagle-lake-tire-collection-event-free/
LOCATION:75 N 7th St.\, Eagle Lake\, FL 33839\, 75 N 7th St.\, Eagle Lake\, FL\, 33839\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251117T174529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T174943Z
UID:4502-1765000800-1765015200@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:CIU2GIU Eloise & Wahneta Curbside Event
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the community (clean sweep).  Unincorporated areas only. All households within the cleanup area are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event.  Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event.  This program will provide disposal of  items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, excessive bulk waste\, logs\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires\, appliances containing freon or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. \nTrash collection services have been graciously Donated by GFL Environmental. \nCall Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. to confirm if you are in the cleanup area : (863)875-8911
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/ciu2giu-eloise-wahneta-curbside-event/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251029T192933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T192933Z
UID:4478-1763791200-1763805600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Inwood Clean It Up to Green It Up Curbside Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to the Inwood Community on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025.   This cleanup does not include the City of Winter Haven Residents. \nResidents in these communities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick-up throughout these selected communities only (clean sweep).  This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage only such as household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, etc.)\, excessive bulk and yard waste on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires\, hazardous waste or appliances containing freon will be collected curbside.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 6am for this one-day event.   Please do not place these items out more than 48 hours prior to the event.  No mixed piles with yard waste will be picked up. \nTrash hauling services have been donated by FCC.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/inwood-clean-it-up-to-green-it-up-curbside-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251003T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141925Z
UID:4442-1761379200-1761393600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Bartow Tire Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Polk County Beautiful at  C Wilson Equipment\, 2301 US Hwy 17 S.\, Bartow from 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. (NOON)  for a FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT.  Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously Donated by The City of Bartow Solid Waste and Scrap It. \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \n  \nHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Information:  Polk County’s Waste and Recycling Division will host a Mobile Collection Event for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics from 8am-12 pm at Bartow High School.  NO COMMERCIAL WASTE.  For more information\, contact Waste and Recycling at (863)284-4319. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/bartow-tire-collection-event/
LOCATION:C Wilson Equipment\, 2301 US Hwy 17 S.\, Bartow\, 33830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20251003T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T142104Z
UID:4444-1761372000-1761386400@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:CIU2GIU UNINCORPORATED Wabash & Southwest Galloway Communities
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Board Government is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to Unincorporated Wabash and Southwest Galloway Communities on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025.  Curbside cleanup does NOT include any City of Lakeland Residents. \nResidents in the Wabash and Southwest Galloway communities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick-up throughout these selected communities only (clean sweep).  This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage only such as household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, etc.)\, excessive bulk and yard waste on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires\, hazardous waste or appliances containing freon will be collected curbside.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 6am for this one-day event.   Please do not place these items out more than 48 hours prior to the event.  No mixed piles with yard waste will be picked up. \nTrash hauling services have been donated by FCC.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/ciu2giu-unincorporated-wabash-southwest-galloway-communities/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250812T153307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T153642Z
UID:4430-1758355200-1758367800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Bartow's CRA & Coastal Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bartow C.R.A. and Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. for a cleanup to help keep our local waterways & neighborhoods clean!!  T-shirts\, Tickets to Bok Tower & Lunch provided! \n \nTo pre-register click here or call (863)534-0100 xt 2771.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/bartows-cra-coastal-cleanup/
LOCATION:970 E. Main St.\, Bartow\, FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250502T143926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T143926Z
UID:4417-1747468800-1747483200@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:North Lakeland FREE Tire Collection Event - Hunt Fountain Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at Hunt Fountain Park\, 2020 Duff Rd.\, Lakeland from 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. (NOON)  for a FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT.  Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \nTire collection services have been graciously Donated by Waste Management. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/north-lakeland-free-tire-collection-event-hunt-fountain-park/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250502T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T144251Z
UID:4415-1747461600-1747476000@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Rockridge Rd. (US Hwy 98 northeast to Deen Still Rd.) CIU2GIU Event
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the northeast area of Rockridge Road and the neighborhoods directly connecting (clean sweep).  (US Hwy 98 northeast to Deen Still Rd.).  All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event.  Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event.  This program will provide disposal of  items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, excessive bulk waste\, logs\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires\, appliances containing Freon or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. \nTrash collection services have been graciously Donated by FCC. \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/northeast-rockridge-rd-us-hwy-98-northeast-to-deen-still-rd-ciu2giu-event/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250313T195238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T195238Z
UID:4404-1745654400-1745668800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:City of Bartow's Great American Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Put your civic pride on display and sign up to participate in Keep Polk County Beautiful Inc.’s Great American Cleanup right here in Bartow on April 26 from 8 am – noon.\nEveryone wants to live and play in a clean & green community… and it’s up to us all to make it happen!\nCommunity and Civic associations\, school and youth groups\, families and friends\, hunting and fishing clubs\, conservation organizations\, business employees\, sports teams and others are invited to organize their members to participate.\nLunch will be provided after the event. Students can earn service hours and everyone who pre-registers gets a t-shirt and a ticket to Bok Tower Gardens. Win\, win and win!\nTo register\, request a packet via email to solidwaste@cityofbartow.net or pick one up at 2060 E Highway 60. Questions? Call 863.534.0181
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/city-of-bartows-great-american-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250324T160622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T160622Z
UID:4410-1744444800-1744459200@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Eagle Lake Tire Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) at Eagle Lake City Hall\, 75 N 7th St. (enter from Eagle Ave.).  Polk County Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi\, tractor or off-road tires.  Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management. \nFor additional information\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com . \nIt is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit.  Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10\,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/eagle-lake-tire-collection-event/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250324T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T160416Z
UID:4408-1744437600-1744452000@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Eloise & Wahneta CIU2GIU Curbside Event
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program in partnership with Polk County Government will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the Eloise & Wahneta communities (clean sweep). Unincorporated areas only. All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event. Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event. This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. Trash collection services Donated by GFL Environmental.\nTo confirm that your address is within the cleanup area or to find out more information\, call Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863)875-8911.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/eloise-wahneta-ciu2giu-curbside-event/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250313T195006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T195006Z
UID:4402-1743840000-1743854400@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:City of Lake Wales - Dump Your Junk Event
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the Great American Cleanup and help clean up the City of Lake Wales. Each volunteer will receive a complimentary ticket to Bok Tower Gardens and t-shirt while supplies last. The event takes place on Saturday\, April 5 from 8am to 12pm. Volunteers will meet with City staff at 450 Scenic Highway. Supplies\, such as protective gloves\, bags and other items will be provided to volunteers.\n\nTell a friend and sign up at: https://forms.gle/ywGG7suLJbXgBAiz5
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/city-of-lake-wales-dump-your-junk-event-2/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250313T195756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T195756Z
UID:4406-1743271200-1743285600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Keep Polk County Beautiful's Annual Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun filled night at our Annual Appreciation and Silent Auction FUNdraiser!!  The One Stop Food Truck & Live Music by Joey Foley!! \n$10 admission (children free) – admission includes all beverages. \nSponsored by our friends at Bernie Little Distributors! \nPeace Valley Enterprise (Leland Young’s Barn)- 2905 Central Ave.\, Alturas \nContact us for more information or to buy your ticket in advance
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/keep-polk-county-beautifuls-annual-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250213T150630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T150630Z
UID:4393-1741420800-1741435200@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Tire Collection Event - Eagle Ridge Mall
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) on Saturday\, March 8\, 2025 at Eagle Ridge Mall\, 451 Eagle Ridge Dr.\, Lake Wales (enter from Chalet Suzanne Rd.). Polk County residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi\, tractor or off-road tires.  Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management. \nFor additional information\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/tire-collection-event-eagle-ridge-mall/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250308T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250308T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250213T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T150450Z
UID:4391-1741413600-1741417200@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:CIU2GIU Cleanup Event - Unincorporated Davenport & Loughman
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the community (clean sweep).  Unincorporated areas only– NO CITY RESIDENTS.  All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event.  Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event.  This program will provide disposal of  items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, excessive bulk waste\, logs\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. \nTo confirm your address and for more information\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863)875-8911. \nTrash collection services have been graciously Donated by GFL Environmental. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/ciu2giu-cleanup-event-unincorporated-davenport-loughman/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250121T155821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155821Z
UID:4385-1740816000-1748710800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
DESCRIPTION:The GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP is a nationwide cleanup initiative led by Keep America Beautiful. This cleanup event has taken place across the country for the past 39 years throughout the months of March\, April and May annually. \nThe first 1\,500 volunteers\, who pre-register will receive a FREE T-Shirt and ticket to Bok Tower Gardens (while supplies are available).  \nCleanup volunteers are provided with garbage bags (buckets if available)\, gloves and safety vests. Additional cleanup and beautification supplies are available by request.  All beautification requests must be submitted in writing to the KPCB office no later than 3 weeks BEFORE your requested cleanup date to be considered. \nDumpsters are available to communities in need for large community based cleanup efforts and illegal dumpsite cleanup.  For approval\, please submit your request in writing 30 days before proposed cleanup.  (Dumpsters are limited and each request will be considered based on community need and projected participation) \nThis is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours! Volunteers are encouraged to choose a location in their local community to help clean and beautify.  Lakes\, roadways\, rivers and parks are great locations for volunteers to participate in the Great American Cleanup. Volunteers may also join in one of our community coordinated cleanups or recycling events. Contact our office for more information. \nClick here to download the GAC Packet
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/great-american-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250102T154727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154727Z
UID:4366-1739001600-1739016000@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Lakeland Tire Collection Event - in Partnership with Polk County HHW
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. will host a FREE Tire Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) at The City of Lakeland Solid Waste Facility\, 605 Evelyn Ave.\, Lakeland\, FL 33801.  Polk County residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been donated by The City of Lakeland Solid Waste. \nThis event is held in conjunction with Polk County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event\, for more information or a list of acceptable items contact Polk County’s Waste & Recycling Division at (863)284-4319 or visit polkwastwise.net. \nFor additional information on Tire Recycling or to find out when/if this program is scheduled to come to your community\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com . \nIt is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit.  Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10\,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/lakeland-tire-collection-event-in-partnership-with-polk-county-hhw/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250121T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154602Z
UID:4382-1738994400-1739001600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Skyview\, Eaton Park\, Crystal Lake & S. Combee CIU2GIU Curbside Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This Cleanup Program in partnership with Polk County Government will consist of a large scale trash pick up throughout the Skyview\, Eaton Park\, Crystal Lake and South Combee community (clean sweep). Unincorporated areas only. All households are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event. Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event. This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, etc.) on THIS DAY ONLY. Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. Trash collection services Donated by FCC.\nTo confirm that your address is within the cleanup area or to find out more information\, call Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863)875-8911.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/skyview-eaton-park-crystal-lake-s-combee-ciu2giu-curbside-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250102T154429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154429Z
UID:4364-1737792000-1737806400@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Highland Park Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This cleanup is for the HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY ONLY. \nJoin the Highland Park Community Association\, Polk County Government and Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. for this cleanup opportunity to help reduce litter\, excessive bulk\, illegal dumping\, bulk items and debris accumulated throughout the community.  This program will also allow disposal of  items that are NOT generally collected with your residential garbage such as remodeling & household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, furniture\, bulky items\, etc. ). \nAbsolutely NO hazardous waste or tires.  NO BUSINESSES will be allowed.  This is NOT a curbside cleanup\, you MUST BRING your items to the dumpsters that will be provided located at the Mary Norma Campbell  Community Center\, 2226 Karen St.\, Lake Wales.  Assistance unloading will be provided. \n  \nFor more information and to confirm that you live within the cleanup area\, call:  Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/highland-park-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20250102T154124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154124Z
UID:4361-1736582400-1736596800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Eloise C.R.A. Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This event is for the residents of ELOISE ONLY.   In partnership with Polk County Government and the Eloise C.R.A. Board\,  Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. is bringing a large scale curbside trash pick up throughout the Eloise Community (clean sweep).  All households in the ELOISE Community are asked to participate by placing their trash by the curb no later than 6 am for this one day event.  Please do not place your trash out more than 48 hours prior to this event.  This program will provide disposal of  items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage such as remodeling and household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, wood\, fencing\, cabinets\, etc.)\, excessive bulk waste and yard debris on THIS DAY ONLY. \nAbsolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. \nPlease call Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. (863)875-8911 to confirm if your address is in the cleanup area. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/eloise-c-r-a-cleanup/
LOCATION:FL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20241105T210517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210808Z
UID:4358-1733558400-1733572800@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Inwood Tire Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) at Lake Blue Park Boat Ramp\, Ave U NW\, Winter Haven.  Polk County Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Standard vehicle sized tires only – No semi\, tractor or off-road tires.  Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously donated by the Waste Management. \nFor additional information\, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. at (863) 875-8911 or email kpcbeautiful@yahoo.com . \nIt is a violation of Florida Administrative Code Rules to transport more than 24 Waste Tires over public highways without a permit.  Violation of this rule would constitute a 1st degree criminal misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than $10\,000 and/or by 6 months in jail for further information please regarding the handling of waste tires please visit the DEP website http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ .
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/inwood-tire-collection-event/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20241105T210355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T210355Z
UID:4356-1733551200-1733565600@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Inwood CIU2GIU Curbside Cleanup Event
DESCRIPTION:Keep Polk County Beautiful\, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government is bringing their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program back to the Inwood Community on Saturday\, December 7\, 2024.  Does not include the City of Winter Haven Residents. \nResidents in these communities are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this program that will consist of a large-scale trash pick-up throughout these selected communities only (clean sweep).  This program will provide disposal of items that are NOT generally collected with their residential garbage only such as household construction debris (shingles\, drywall\, etc.)\, excessive bulk and yard waste on THIS DAY ONLY.  Absolutely NO tires or hazardous waste will be collected curbside.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 6am for this one-day event.   Please do not place these items out more than 48 hours prior to the event.  No mixed piles with yard waste will be picked up. \nTrash hauling services have been donated by FCC.
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/inwood-ciu2giu-curbside-cleanup-event/
LOCATION:FL
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20230125T210827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T170538Z
UID:4151-1729929600-1729944000@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Bartow Tire Collection & Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Polk County Beautiful and Polk County Board of County Commissioners – at  C Wilson Equipment\, 2301 US Hwy 17 S.\, Bartow from 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. (NOON)  for a FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT.  Residents and agricultural land owners may dispose of up to 24 tires per vehicle.   Absolutely NO TIRE BUSINESSES\, INDEPENDENT or COMMERCIAL TRUCKING COMPANIES or AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES of ANY kind will be permitted. No tractor\, semi or off-road tires will be accepted.  Legal hauling limits will be strictly enforced. \nTire hauling services have been graciously Donated by The City of Bartow Solid Waste and Scrap It Mulberry. \nFor more information\, call: Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863)875-8911 \n  \nHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Information:  Polk County’s Waste and Recycling Division will host a Mobile Collection Event for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics from 8am-12 pm at Bartow High School.  NO COMMERCIAL WASTE.  For more information\, contact Waste and Recycling at (863)284-4319. \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/lakeland-tire-collection-recycling-event/
LOCATION:C Wilson Equipment\, 2301 US Hwy 17 S.\, Bartow\, 33830\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143656
CREATED:20240401T142414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T142414Z
UID:4244-1713636000-1713650400@www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org
SUMMARY:Annual Appreciation & Silent Auction FUNdraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun filled night of great music\, food and wonderful friends as we celebrate our Environmental Partners throughout Polk County!  Joey Foley with special guest -Billy McGill will be performing while our guests enjoy a refreshing drink sponsored by Bernie Little Distributors.  Purchase some of the best treats Polk County has to offer from Tito’s Latin Cuisine and Umami Smoke while helping us raise funds at our Silent Auction Fundraiser!  Tickets are just $10 – may be purchased in advance or at the door.  @Leland Young’s Barn – 2905 Central Ave.\, Alturas \nCall for more information (863)875-8911 \n 
URL:https://www.keeppolkcountybeautiful.org/event/annual-appreciation-silent-auction-fundraiser/
LOCATION:FL
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