Lee County Residential Collection Services:
- Once-a-week, unlimited amount of curbside collection:
- garbage,
- recycling and
- yard waste
- Additional services include:
- Curbside collection of up to two car tires per week (larger tires must be taken to the Buckingham facility)
- Pickup of large, bulky items such as furniture and household appliances — available as needed
To ensure collection, please place household garbage, yard waste, and recycling curbside by 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Proper Placement & Timely Removal of Garbage and Recycling Carts
To help ensure safe and efficient collection:
- Place cans, carts, or bags within six feet of the roadside.
- Do not set out trash more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day.
- Remove empty containers within 48 hours after collection.
- First-time violations may receive a warning. Repeated violations may result in fines.
- Position carts with the arrow facing the street.
- Leave at least 3 feet of space between your cart and mailboxes, other containers, or obstacles.
Get more information about approved containers.
Was something left at your curb?
Visit our Missed Pickups/Special Pickups page or call one of our friendly customer services representatives at 239-533-8000.