Lee County, FL Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Once per week for each stream
- Curb placement
- Within six feet of the roadway
- Set-out window
- No earlier than 24 hours before
- Remove receptacles
- Within 48 hours after collection
- Holiday shift
- Within the next two collection days
Summary
In unincorporated Lee County, the franchised hauler collects garbage, trash, recyclables and horticulture waste once per week each, at the curb within six feet of the roadway. Bulky waste is picked up on request, not automatically.
The contractor will provide "1-1-1" residential can collection service for residences of four (4) or less units. "1-1-1" residential can collection service shall consist of the following services: 1. One (1) unlimited quantity collection each week of garbage and trash as defined herein; 2. One (1) unlimited quantity collection each week of commingled recyclables... 3. One (1) unlimited quantity collection each week of horticulture waste.
Full Breakdown
Section 25-1938(1) sets the residential service: once-per-week collection each of garbage, trash, recyclables and horticulture waste, at the curb within six feet of the roadway. Pick-up is unlimited so long as garbage is containerized in a receptacle of no more than 40 gallons or 50 pounds. Yard waste must be under six feet long and 50 pounds. Bulky waste, white goods and E-waste are collected on request and scheduled within three working days, excluding Sundays and holidays. If your collection day falls on a holiday, service comes within the next two collection days.
Violations & Fines
Put receptacles out no more than 24 hours before collection and take them in within 48 hours after; otherwise it is a violation, and Sec. 25-1942(3)a allows a fine up to $500.00 per day.
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Sources & Official References
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