Cape Coral trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Waste Pro franchise — weekly curbside trash + recycling same day. Verified 2026-10-15 · capecoral.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 5 a.m. (May–Sep) / 6 a.m. (Oct–Apr); prior evening 5 p.m. Earliest for trash totes. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly with trash; extra in cardboard box labeled EXTRA RECYCLE, ≤50 lb, beside green tote. No plastic bags in recycle tote. Verified 2026-10-15 · capecoral.gov |
| Bulk | Same day as trash/recycling/yard waste; within 3 ft of road; not stacked; cardboard broken down in bin; items that fit in tote go in tote. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · capecoral.gov |
| Hauler | Waste Pro (City contract). |
| Contacts | City 311 / Call Center. Verified 2026-10-15 · capecoral.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
5 a.m. (May–Sep) / 6 a.m. (Oct–Apr); prior evening 5 p.m. Earliest for trash totes.
Where
3 ft between carts; 5 ft from obstructions; store totes per Ord. 9-67 when not curbside.
Limits
50 lb bags/boxes extra waste.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste, paint, liquids, e-waste not in trash/bulk — Lee County facility.
Bags
Garbage in plastic bags inside brown tote; recyclables unbagged.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · capecoral.gov
Holidays
Waste Pro post-holiday schedule — use 311 if not picked up by 6 p.m.
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Full details for Cape Coral: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Waste Pro franchise — weekly curbside trash + recycling same day. Check Your Trash Day Energov map. Seasonal start: 5 a.m. May 1–Sep 30, 6 a.m. Oct 1–Apr 30; trash totes may go out after 5 p.m. prior day. Brown trash, green recycle totes; 3 ft between carts, 5 ft from mailboxes/trees/cars; wheels/handle orientation per city. Extra trash: ≤50 lb bags beside cart. Missed pickup report after 6 p.m. Via 311 app/center if not collected.
- Recycling
- Weekly with trash; extra in cardboard box labeled EXTRA RECYCLE, ≤50 lb, beside green tote. No plastic bags in recycle tote.
- Bulk pickup
- Same day as trash/recycling/yard waste; within 3 ft of road; not stacked; cardboard broken down in bin; items that fit in tote go in tote. Move-outs require scheduled removal (fee possible). Lee County household hazardous waste 6441 Topaz Ct, Fort Myers; city household hazardous waste events May/Nov first Saturdays.
- Curbside: when
- 5 a.m. (May–Sep) / 6 a.m. (Oct–Apr); prior evening 5 p.m. Earliest for trash totes.
- Curbside: where
- 3 ft between carts; 5 ft from obstructions; store totes per Ord. 9-67 when not curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- 50 lb bags/boxes extra waste.
- Curbside: brush
- Horticulture same day per map legend — details on horticulture page not.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste, paint, liquids, e-waste not in trash/bulk — Lee County facility.
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage in plastic bags inside brown tote; recyclables unbagged.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ordinance storage rules — fines not.
- Holidays
Waste Pro post-holiday schedule — use 311 if not picked up by 6 p.m.
- Hauler
- Waste Pro (City contract).
- Contacts
- City 311 / Call Center.
- Find your day
- Check Your Trash Day Search Tool.
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: capecoral.gov
Bulk: capecoral.gov
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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