Lee County temporarily adjusts Solid Waste hauler collection time to assist with excessive afternoon heat.

Some areas of county will see trash, recycling and yard-waste pickup begin an hour earlier.

Fort Myers, FL, July 15, 2024 – Residents of unincorporated Lee County in Pine Island, Matlacha, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Alva, Lehigh Acres, south Fort Myers and the Village of Estero are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5 a.m. beginning this week.

This is one hour earlier than the typical set-out time of 6 a.m. The temporary change is to help Waste Pro drivers avoid excessive heat during summertime’s late afternoons. This does not impact the day of the week residents have their materials collected; that remains the same.

Communications Director
Lee County Government