Cape Coral Reminds Residents of Solid Waste Services Guidelines

August 14, 2024

The City of Cape Coral contracts solid waste removal services to help keep our city's streets clean and safe. Residential waste collection begins at 5 a.m. from May 1 through September 30 each year to help combat the summer heat.

Each residence is provided a tan bin for household waste and a green bin for recyclables. The city owns these bins, which must remain with the dwelling. Residents should familiarize themselves with trash collection protocols to optimize available services and comply with city requirements.

Trash day:

• Trash collection services run Monday-Friday. Check your area's trash day online.
• Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste are collected on the same day.
• Service does not occur on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. When any of these six holidays falls on a weekday, trash service will be delayed one day from the holiday for the remainder of the week.
• Bins should be at the road's edge, with wheels and handles facing the house.

Extra garbage and recycling:

• When your garbage bin is full, extra garbage should be placed in plastic bags next to the cart.
• Extra recycling should be set out in a clearly labeled cardboard box.
• Neither can weigh more than 50 pounds.

Residential Bulk Waste Collection:

• Bulk items should not be stacked and easy for two people to pick up.
• Cardboard should be broken down and placed in the recycle bin.
• All items need to be placed within 3 feet of the road.
• Any item that can fit in a trash bin should be placed in the bin.
• "Move-Outs" are not part of the normal bulk pick-up process and must be scheduled for removal. Note: A fee may be imposed.

Bulk Waste Drop-Off:

Residents can drop off bulk waste at the North Cape Government Complex, 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site can be accessed from Northwest 14th Avenue.

When a resident hires a company to work on fences, provide landscaping services, trim trees, etc., the service provider is responsible for disposing of all debris and rubbish. They may not leave anything behind for City contractors to collect.

Household Chemical Waste:

The City holds semi-annual drop-off events to collect bulk items and household chemical waste at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. Large, gently used donation items will also be accepted. The next drop-off event will be held November 2, 2024, from 7 to 11 a.m.

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