Cape Coral, FL trash pickup schedule

Cape Coral trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 236,264 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: Waste Pro City contracts Waste Pro for residential and commercial solid waste; city-owned tan (trash) and green (recycling) totes; one weekly service day for garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk.¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash³¹³
Set out	curbside by 6 a.m. (Oct 1-Apr 30) or 5 a.m. (May 1-Sep 30) on collection day; not before 5 p.m. the day before; return carts by the end of pickup day; wheels and handles face the house, 3 ft between carts, 5 ft from mailboxes/trees/cars³⁵
Your pickup day	Address lookup: capeims.capecoral.gov. App: City of Cape Coral 311 app (missed pickups)²
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday: Thursday collection on Friday Nov. 27, Friday collection on Saturday Nov. 28; Monday-Wednesday unchanged.⁴

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Cape Coral holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day from the holiday for the rest of the week (Friday moves to Saturday); a Saturday or Sunday holiday changes nothing.⁴¹¹
Official notice	capecoral.gov⁴

Cape Coral trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday: Thursday collection on Friday, Friday on Saturday.⁴
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Monday: every collection day that week moves one day later (Friday on Saturday).⁴
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Sat, Jul 4, 2026	No change	July 4, 2026 is a Saturday; the city says Saturday/Sunday holidays do not affect collection.⁴
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Monday: every collection day that week moves one day later (Friday on Saturday).⁴
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday: Thursday collection on Friday Nov. 27, Friday collection on Saturday Nov. 28; Monday-Wednesday unchanged.⁴
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Friday: Friday collection on Saturday Dec. 26; Monday-Thursday unchanged.⁴

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Collection, Cape Coral Reminds Residents of Solid Waste Collection Gui… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Cape Coral

How it works	Set collection days⁶
How to request	No booking for regular bulk; appliances/white goods: call Waste Pro 239-337-0800 to schedule a free pickup; move-outs must be scheduled (fee may apply)¹⁰
Limits	Items not stacked, within 3 feet of the road and at least 5 ft from fixed objects (hydrants, mailboxes, cars, storm drains, poles); anything that fits in the trash bin goes in the bin; no single item over 150 lb; max two wood pallets per collection; carpet in sections up to 4 ft, bundles up to 40 lb; hot tubs cut so one person can handle the pieces⁶¹⁰
Fees	No charge for curbside bulk and scheduled white-goods pickup; move-outs may carry a fee⁶¹⁰
Not accepted	vehicles, riding mowers, boats, vehicle parts, auto batteries⁶ commercial truck tires⁶ paint, liquid, hazardous or industrial waste⁶ construction and demolition debris (concrete, pavers, tile, roofing)⁶ trees, stumps, limbs over 4 in. diameter or 6 ft long⁶ whole hot tubs, bathtubs, fence sections, insulation, patio doors⁶ propane tanks and gas cans⁶ contractor-generated or nonresidential waste⁶ central air units⁶ stone, dirt, land-clearing material, root balls, logs; gas cans; bathtubs; fence sections; insulation; patio doors⁶

Sources: Bulk Waste, Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQs Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Cape Coral

Pickup	weekly, same day as trash³
Type	single-stream¹⁴
Glass	accepted in cart¹⁴
Plastics	Not published by the city (official page)

Accepted

paper¹⁴
metal¹⁴
cardboard (broken down)¹⁴
plastic¹⁴
glass¹⁴

Not accepted

bagged recyclables / plastic bags¹⁴
shredded paper¹⁴
batteries of any kind (alkaline/button batteries go in garbage; rechargeable and car batteries to the Topaz Court facility)¹³
mops, horticulture, paint rollers, wood, roof shingles³

Programs

Extra recycling in an empty cardboard box marked "EXTRA RECYCLE" next to the cart (max 50 lb)³

Sources: Residential Collection, Waste Pro - Cape Coral, Preparing Your Trash & Recycling (brochure PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁸
Season	year-round¹¹
How often	weekly, same day as trash¹³
Rules	Limbs max 6 ft long and 4 in. diameter, tied in bundles up to 50 lb; small clippings in personal cans up to 40 gal (lid + handles) or brown paper lawn bags, max 50 lb; palm fronds in one separate neat pile, all facing the same way; yard waste in plastic bags is collected as bulk; contractor-generated yard waste not collected; land-clearing debris is charged⁸
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Semi-annual bulk item and household chemical waste drop-off events (with Waste Pro and Lee County), 7-11 a.m.: November 7, 2026 at City Hall parking lot, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd; May 1, 2027 across from City Hall, 1020 Cultural Park Blvd; proof of residency may be required; no white goods (city HHW page: events typically the first Saturday in May and in November)⁷ Summer collection start time: 5 a.m. May 1-September 30 (6 a.m. October 1-April 30)³

Sources: Residential Collection, Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site, Horticulture Waste Collection, Cape Coral Reminds Residents of Solid Waste Collection Gui…, Waste Pro - Cape Coral Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site (North Cape Government Complex)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	1200 Kismet Parkway, Cape Coral (entrance off NW 14th Avenue) · Map⁷
Hours	Tue-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas⁷
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Cape Coral residents only; proof of residency may be required; no commercial use. Accepts bulky waste, white goods and horticulture; no garbage, recyclables, construction debris or household chemicals.⁷
Notes	City bulk drop-off site (closest schema type). Also accepts white goods and horticulture (branches max 4 in. x 6 ft).

Lee County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Topaz Court Solid Waste Annex)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Map⁹
Hours	Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; first Saturday of each month 8 a.m.-noon⁹
Fees	no cost (city FAQ: household hazardous and electronics waste disposal 'at no cost')⁹¹⁰
Phone	Lee County Hazardous Waste 239-533-8000

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site, Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQs Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	capecoral.gov (if not picked up by 6:00 p.m. on the normal or post-holiday collection day, report a 'Missed Solid Waste Pick-up' via the City's 311 app or Call Center)³
Phone	Waste Pro Cape Coral 239-337-0800¹⁰
311	311 (#311 on a cell phone), 239-574-0425, [email protected]¹⁴
Official website	capecoral.gov¹

Sources: Solid Waste, Recyclables, Horticulture and Bulk Trash Remo…, Residential Collection, Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQs, Preparing Your Trash & Recycling (brochure PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

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Cape Coral trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Cape Coral?

Trash is collected weekly. Cape Coral does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (capeims.capecoral.gov) or the City of Cape Coral 311 app (missed pickups) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Cape Coral?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday: Thursday collection on Friday Nov. 27, Friday collection on Saturday Nov. 28; Monday-Wednesday unchanged.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Cape Coral?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday: Friday collection on Saturday Dec. 26; Monday-Thursday unchanged.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Cape Coral?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday: Thursday collection on Friday, Friday on Saturday.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Cape Coral?

Set collection days. No booking for regular bulk; appliances/white goods: call Waste Pro 239-337-0800 to schedule a free pickup; move-outs must be scheduled (fee may apply) Fees: No charge for curbside bulk and scheduled white-goods pickup; move-outs may carry a fee.

Does Cape Coral recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Cape Coral?

Use the city’s online form (capecoral.gov) or call Waste Pro Cape Coral 239-337-0800.

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Solid Waste, Recyclables, Horticulture and Bulk Trash RemovalCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Check Your Trash DayCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential CollectionCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday CollectionCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Garbage Tote InformationCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk WasteCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk Waste Drop-Off SiteCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Horticulture Waste CollectionCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQsCity · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Cape Coral Reminds Residents of Solid Waste Collection Guidelines, Services (Aug 24, 2026)City · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Trash Pickup Changes Begin Monday, Oct. 20 (Oct 17, 2025)City · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Waste Pro - Cape CoralContracted hauler · wasteprousa.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Preparing Your Trash & Recycling (brochure PDF)City · capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Official page on capeims.capecoral.govCity · capeims.capecoral.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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