The City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents another free “Bulk Item Drop Off Event” on Saturday, June 13. Collection hours will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Residents can bring unwanted items for disposal to 1020 Cultural Park Boulevard (parking lot located next to the Cape Coral Police Department building). Future events will be held on August 1 and November 7.

The City’s fertilizer ordinance regulates the application of fertilizer. Beginning June 1, the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus is prohibited.

This regulation was enacted to keep harmful nutrients found in fertilizer from washing off from lawns into storm drains during the rainy months. These nutrients impact the city’s canals and surrounding waters, leading to poor water quality and algal blooms. The fertilizer restrictions apply to citizens and commercial lawn services.