New Waste Pro Summer Pickup Time in Effect May 1

April 19, 2024




Residential waste collection will begin at 5 a.m. from May 1 through September 30 each year to help combat the summer heat.

The City of Cape Coral contracts solid waste removal services to help keep our City's streets clean and safe. Each residence is provided a tan bin for household waste and a green bin for recyclables. These bins are the property of the City and must remain with the dwelling. Residents should familiarize themselves with trash collection protocols to optimize available services and comply with City requirements. For more information, visit CapeCoral.gov. 

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 will 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.

Yard Waste:

The City provides collection of residential horticulture waste, including trimmed branches and limbs from trees and shrubs, grass clippings, fallen fruit, leaves, weeds, and palm fronds. 

Residential Bulk Waste Collection:

• Bulk items should not be stacked.
• 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-Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bulk Waste Drop-off 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 resulting from the work. They may not leave anything behind for City contractors to collect.

Household Chemical Waste:

The City holds quarterly 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 May 4, 2024, from 7-11 a.m.