Cape Coral requires specific placement of trash and recycling bins at the curb for collection. Bins must be positioned properly to allow automated collection and must not obstruct traffic, sidewalks, or mail delivery.
Bins must be placed at the curb with handles facing the house and lids closed. There should be at least 3 feet of clearance between bins and any obstructions (mailboxes, vehicles, other bins, utility poles). Bins must be on level ground at the curb edge, not in the street or on the sidewalk. Bins must not block driveways, fire hydrants, or mailboxes. Yard waste must be bundled and placed at the curb separately from bins. The city's automated collection trucks require proper bin positioning to operate efficiently.
Improperly placed bins may not be collected. Bins blocking sidewalks or mailboxes are subject to code enforcement. Bins left in the street may be cited as traffic hazards. Repeated improper placement results in violation notices and potential fines.
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