Lee County residential curbside service collects garbage, recyclables, and horticulture waste set out at the curb within about six feet of the roadway. Horticulture must be bundled to under six feet long and 50 pounds; loose palm fronds up to 50 pounds may be set out.
Under Lee County's mandatory solid-waste ordinance (11-27), residential collection is curbside for homes of four or fewer units, with material placed at the curb (within roughly six feet of the roadway) for pickup. Horticulture waste must be no greater than six feet in length, bundled, and weighing less than 50 pounds per bundle or container; loose, unbundled or untied palm fronds up to 50 pounds may be placed neatly at the curb. Receptacles must have tight-fitting lids and hold up to about 32 gallons/50 pounds. Exact set-out days and cart-placement rules are set by your franchised hauler and route schedule.
Improper set-out or uncontained waste can be handled as a code/nuisance violation; the owner must keep the property free of unsanitary nuisance, and the county may abate and assess costs.
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