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Polk County’s Small Business Center has new name

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 7:43pm

Polk County’s Small Business Center has new name

Polk County, Florida-- As part of its economic development restructuring process, the Board of County Commissioners and the Central Florida Development Council, Inc. (CFDC) have announced a name change that better fits expanding services offered to Polk County’s small business community.

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Polk County Directory of Services now available to all residents

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 7:21am

Polk County Directory of Services now available to all residents

Polk County, Florida-- Are you aware of all of the services available to you from your county?

The Board of County Commissioners wants to make sure all residents are up to speed, so they've updated the county's Directory of Services booklet, complete with the following:

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Dispose household hazardous materials for free

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 10:58am

Dispose household hazardous materials for free

Bartow, Florida -- It's sort of like an amnesty day for your household hazardous chemicals. Disposing of such materials properly can sometimes become expensive, but county officials don't want people resorting to dumping the items, because it can damage the environment.

So now, Polk County residents, including folks from Bartow, can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic equipment for free during a collection event hosted by the county's Waste Resource Management Division.

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Get rid of household hazardous waste, electronic waste on April 13

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 10:46am

Get rid of household hazardous waste, electronic waste on April 13

Polk County, Florida-- Bartow, Florida – How does one go about getting rid of an old television or computer? Or what about a video camera, and the dead batteries that go along with it?

If you're looking for a place to dump your electronic or hazardous waste for free, you'll want to take advantage of the upcoming collection event hosted by Polk County's Waste Resource Management Division.

On April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Polk residents can dispose of any of the following items in the Lakeland Center's south parking lot, 701 West Lime Street:

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Looking for a job? Free help is yours every Friday in March

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 8:33am

Looking for a job? Free help is yours every Friday in March

Winter Haven, Florida -- Rework your resume, improve your interview skills, or join a huge job database for free on Fridays in two Polk County communities.

Head to a Polk Works One-Stop Career Center and get one-on-one help with landing a job for free. The assistance is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday in March, except for March 29th.

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Free household hazardous waste and electronics disposal

Submitted by Jennifer Stanton, Producer

Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 3:59pm

Free household hazardous waste and electronics disposal

Haines City, Florida -- Polk County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic equipment for FREE during a collection event hosted by Polk County's Waste Resource Management Division and the City of Haines City.

The collection will take place 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on March 9 at the Public Works Utility Complex, 300 N. 5th Street in Haines City.

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