Hurricane Milton & Hurricane Helene Debris

Remember, all work done to repair a structure requires a permit from our Department of Community Development (email; FIRMinfo@leegov.com)

HURRICANE DEBRIS CLEANUP:

Debris collection has been completed for mainland Lee County with debris collections continuning on Upper Captiva, Useppa, and Caya Costa.

Regular curbside collection for residential garbage, recylcing, yard waste and bulk waste have resumed.

Residential garbage: 40 gallon garbage can weighing fewer than 50 pounds. No limir on the number of cans. Use heavy duty garbage bags for additional garbage. Recylcing: Place loose reculcables in approved containters - no plaistic bags. Recycling should be paper, carboard, metal, glass, and plastic containers. Flatten extra cardboard and place it next to the cart. Bulk Waste: Set at the curb next to regular garbage. If it doesn't fit in the truck, the hauler will tag it and come back for it within 3 days. Construction debris must be fewer than 2 cubic yards per week. Yard Waste: Must be placed in a container tied or neatly stacked. Each set out should be under 6 feet in length and under 50 pounds. Can consists of grass clippings, tree, branches, leaves, fallen fruit and dead plants. Household chemical wastre: Household chevcmical waste is not collected curbside. Drop these items off at Lee County's Household Chemical waste center at 6441 Topaz Ct. Fort Myers, FL 33966 bring to a collection event or an approved disposal facility.

Do not set hazardous waste at the curb. All household hazardous waste can be delivered to the County’s Household Chemical Waste facility located at 6441 Topaz Ct. Fort Myers, 33966, free at no cost to all Lee County residents.

Food must be removed from any appliance set at the curb. Inedible food should be placed in the garbage with your weekly regular garbage collection.  

For a more extensive list of where items go, download the Recycle Coach app. To find out more, go to www.solidwaste.com/recyclecoach 

Please note that condominiums, apartments complexes and trailer parks are considered commercial property and will only receive one pass for debris collection in unincorporated Lee County. County officials, in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), recently received a waiver from FEMA that allows the county’s hauler to complete one pass for commercial debris placed at the right of way. Commercial collection has begun and may take up to several weeks to complete. Any additional debris placed in front of condominiums, apartments and trailer parks after the county’s hauler completes its single collection will not be picked up by the county. All gated communities must have a Right of Entry (ROE) and Indemnification form filed with the county to allow the county’s contractor to access their gated property.



Report Illegal Dumping Report illegal dumping by calling 239-533-8000 or by submitting a reqest for action at www.leegov.com/rfa

CONCRETE DEBRIS:

Concrete is not eligible for county pickup. Residents must self-haul or hire a contractor to remove concrete from the property for final disposal.

​Residents hiring contractors should

  • Only hire licensed contractors.
  • Question contractors about where they dispose of their material.
  • Ask for disposal receipts.
  • Know that contractors are responsible for concrete disposal.

​Contractors should

  • Bring your debris to an approved disposal facility
  • NOT place concrete materials in unauthorized locations.
  • Report unlicensed contractors to the Florida Department of Business and professional Regulation by calling 1-866-532-1440
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Charlotte County Landfill
29751 Zemel Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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Lee County ResourceRecovery Facility
10500 Buckingham Road
Fort Myers, FL 33905
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Other approved locations
Call to verify acceptable items and hours of operations


UPPER CAPTIVA, USEPPA AND CAYO COSTA:

Collections on the sparsely populated islands of Upper Captiva, Useppa and Cayo Costa are ongoing. 

PRIVATE & GATED COMMUNITIES:

FEMA regulations require that private or gated communities have a current Right of Entry and Indemnification form on file with Lee County before any disaster debris recovery crews are allowed to enter the community. Lee County has an easy online process for submitting the necessary paperwork.

Forms are available for communities located within unincorporated Lee County. If you are unsure if your community has a current Right of Entry form on file, please have your community association manager or homeowners association president call 239-533-8000.

What do residents of gated communities need to do?

  • Get debris to the curb for collection crews
  • Do not collect and consolidate debris in common areas; it may not be eligible for collection unless it remains in front of your home.
  • Keep separate piles for yard debris, construction and demolition debris including furniture, appliances and electronics.
  • Do not place bagged yard waste in your debris piles.
  • It’s important to know that the contractor will not collect mixed piles and black-bagged debris.
  • Be patient

Remember, all work done to repair a structure requires a permit from our Department of Community Development (email: FIRMinfo@leegov.com).


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