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)
Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 8, to prepare for final collection.

Starting Dec. 9, debris trucks will begin their final collections. Any debris placed at the right-of-way after final collection will not be picked up by the county’s contractor, which is why it’s critical for residents to take note of Sunday’s set-out date.

HURRICANE DEBRIS CLEANUP:

Most Important – Please set storm debris at the curb away from your normal weekly garbage service; it will be collected and documented separately.

Storm debris is collected seperately from household garbage.

Debris must be placed in the right of way for collection - collection crews will not enter your private property to remove debris.

Crews ask that you separate materials into different piles: normal household trash, vegetation, construction and demolition, appliances and electronics.

Do not place storm debris into bags. This is a strict FEMA regulation. Following it will ensure the county can be reimbursed for debris removal, which saves local taxpayer dollars.

Please do not place material next to mailboxes, power poles, or fire hydrants.

Be patient. The county will conduct multiple passes until all debris is collected.

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
​
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


MATLACHA / PINE ISLAND:

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 8, to prepare for final collection.
  • Lee County Government wants to ensure Matlacha-Pine Island residents know that multiple passes will be made to collect hurricane storm debris – both demolition and horticultural.

    The county is committed to continuing collections in the Greater Pine Island area to remove storm debris. There are debris-collection crews dedicated specifically to Matlacha-Pine Island. This operation is working seven days a week and will continue until all debris has been collected. Along with these dedicated resources, Lee County Solid Waste continues regular garbage collection and recycling.

BOCA GRANDE:

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 8, to prepare for final collection.
  • Lee County Solid Waste asks Boca Grande residents to set all Hurricane Milton sand debris curbside by Friday, Nov.29. Collections will begin on Saturday, Nov. 30 and may take several days to complete

ESTERO BOULEVARD & HICKORY BOULEVARD:

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 8, to prepare for final collection.
  • Lee County announced final sand collection to begin on Monday, Nov. 18. 

  • After the final pass of sand collection is complete, the county will continue to clean debris from Estero Boulevard and Hickory Boulevard.

CAPTIVA:

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 8, to prepare for final collection.
  • Lee County announced final sand collection to begin on Saturday, Nov. 23.

  • Sand collection may take several days to complete.

NORTH CAPTIVA / CAYO COSTA:

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are asked to place any remaining Hurricane Milton debris at the roadside by the end of day Tuesday, Dec. 31, to prepare for final collection.

• Lee County announced final collection to begin on Saturday, Nov. 23.

• Debris collection may take several weeks to be completed.

PUBLIC DROP OFF SITES:

Residents who have the ability and desire to self-haul Hurricane Milton debris while waiting for roadside pickup can use public drop-off sites. These sites are both for vegetative and construction and demolition debris.

Be prepared to show identification and be a resident of unincorporated Lee County. Accepted forms of ID include driver’s license, utility bill, rental or lease agreement, or local business license. You will be asked to complete a waiver confirming the debris came from your property. Waivers can be found here, or you can receive a form on site.

For residents: Only storm debris will be accepted, and you must be prepared to unload your trucks yourself. Citizens may only drop off materials during operating hours. Anything outside of those hours is considered illegal dumping. No more than 5 cubic yards of debris may be dropped off at a time.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 
This site will permanently close at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec.8.

• 5031 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922

For businesses: Lee County commercial businesses are encouraged to take their storm debris to the Waste-to-Energy Facility, 10500 Buckingham Road, and will be charged by weight. It will be open regular hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.


For landscaping companies: Landscaping companies hauling vegetative storm debris cleared from residential properties will need a signed declaration from the resident indicating the address where the debris was generated. No debris will be accepted without a signed declaration.

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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