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Fort Myers, FL trash pickup schedule

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

Population 101,581 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Fort Myers Public Works, Solid Waste Division collects residential and commercial garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk. Service is mandatory for any resident or business with an active city water or sewer account.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste weekly (area yard/bulk day, may differ from garbage day)236
Set outOut the night before is preferred; no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day.2
Your pickup dayZone map: cfm.maps.arcgis.com · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Residential and commercial trash and recycling collected as regularly scheduled; Solid Waste offices open.4

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Fort Myers holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleHoliday on Saturday or Sunday: no change. Holiday on Monday or Tuesday: collections delayed one day from the holiday through the rest of the week (Friday moves to Saturday). Holiday on Wednesday: no residential change (no residential collection on Wednesdays). Holiday on Thursday or Friday: Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day; Monday and Tuesday not affected. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.4
Official noticecityftmyers.com5
Fort Myers trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day No collections Thursday Jan 1; Thursday collections on Friday, Friday collections on Saturday. Monday-Tuesday not affected.5
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 No collections Monday; Monday-Friday collections each move one day later (Friday to Saturday).5
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 Saturday holiday; residential collections not affected (no commercial collections that Saturday).5
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day No collections Monday; Monday-Friday collections each move one day later (Friday to Saturday).5
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 No change Residential and commercial trash and recycling collected as regularly scheduled; Solid Waste offices open.4
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day No collections Thursday Nov 26; Thursday collections on Friday Nov 27, Friday collections on Saturday Nov 28. Monday and Tuesday not affected.5
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day No collections Friday Dec 25; Friday collections on Saturday Dec 26. Monday-Thursday not affected.5

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

Sources: Holiday Collection Schedule, Holiday Week Collection Delays (2026) Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Fort Myers

How it worksSet collection days2
How to requestNo booking stated: bulk (furniture, appliances) is collected once a week on your area's yard/bulk day (see Schedules and Routes / map). White goods also weekly; keep junk and brush separate. Electronics need a scheduled special pickup (call 239-321-8050).3
LimitsUp to 4 cubic yards of large household items per week; white goods (stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer) weekly; junk and brush must be separated.2
FeesIncluded in residential service (listed among services provided); fee for loads over the limit not published.2
Not accepted
  • Household chemicals and electronics are not collected with regular service (use Lee County; electronics by special pickup).2

Sources: Solid Waste FAQs, Schedules and Routes Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Fort Myers

Pickupweekly, same day as garbage3
Typesingle-stream3
Glassaccepted in cart8
PlasticsPlastic containers marked #1 through #7 (no bags, foam or chemical/oil containers)8

Accepted

  • Clear, brown and green glass bottles and jars (beer, jelly/salsa/mason jars, liquor, wine, soda)8
  • Aluminum foil, foil pie pans, soda and beer cans8
  • Metal cans: empty aerosol cans, fruit, juice, pet food, soup and tuna cans8
  • Plastic containers #1-#7: tubs, detergent/bleach bottles, milk jugs, water, shampoo and soda bottles; No. 2 black nursery plant pots8
  • Paper and cardboard: beverage carriers, paper bags, cereal/gift/shoe boxes, corrugated cardboard, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, newspaper, phone books8

Not accepted

  • Cookware (Pyrex, Corning), dishes, drinking glasses, medicine bottles, windows and mirrors8
  • Cooking utensils, door screens, lawn furniture, pots and pans, car parts, cutlery, license plates, tools8
  • Household/pool chemical, motor oil and antifreeze containers; egg cartons; newspaper sleeves; plastic grocery bags; polystyrene trays and Styrofoam8
  • Juice boxes (paper packaging with wax layer)8

Programs

  • Recycling cart: 64-gallon (FAQ says 65); an extra recycling cart is free — call 239-321-8050.3
  • Electronics (computers, TVs, microwaves, phones, copiers) need a scheduled special pickup.8
  • Mandatory commercial recycling (Ordinance 3502): multi-family, non-profit and commercial accounts must subscribe to recycling.8

Sources: Schedules and Routes, Recycling Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes6
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenweekly (area yard/bulk day, may differ from garbage day)6
RulesPiles up to 10 cubic yards per week (larger piles cost extra), within 4 ft of the pavement edge; pieces no longer than 4 ft and no thicker than 4 in. (palm fronds excepted); leaves, grass and pine needles in recyclable paper bags; optional 96-gallon yard cart $2.75/month; no landscaping wood or stone; set out no more than 24 hours ahead.6
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Yard Waste Collection Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Lee County household chemicals and electronics drop-off

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Address6441 Topaz Ct., Fort Myers, FL · Map2
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
Feesfree2
Phone239-533-8000
NotesHours/residency not verified.

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

Sources: Solid Waste FAQs Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
PhoneSolid Waste Division 239-321-8050 (2144 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitecityftmyers.com
Yard missedMissed yard waste: check for a door tag, otherwise call Solid Waste 239-321-80506

Sources: Solid Waste (City of Fort Myers Public Works), Yard Waste Collection Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Florida cities: Florida trash pickup schedules.

Fort Myers trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Fort Myers?

Trash is collected weekly. Fort Myers does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (cfm.maps.arcgis.com).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fort Myers?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collections Thursday Nov 26; Thursday collections on Friday Nov 27, Friday collections on Saturday Nov 28. Monday and Tuesday not affected.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fort Myers?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No collections Friday Dec 25; Friday collections on Saturday Dec 26. Monday-Thursday not affected.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Fort Myers?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No collections Thursday Jan 1; Thursday collections on Friday, Friday collections on Saturday. Monday-Tuesday not affected.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Fort Myers?

Set collection days. No booking stated: bulk (furniture, appliances) is collected once a week on your area's yard/bulk day (see Schedules and Routes / map). White goods also weekly; keep junk and brush separate. Electronics need a scheduled special pickup (call 239-321-8050). Fees: Included in residential service (listed among services provided); fee for loads over the limit not published.

Does Fort Myers recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fort Myers?

call Solid Waste Division 239-321-8050 (2144 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916).

Sources

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    Solid Waste (City of Fort Myers Public Works)City · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste FAQsCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Schedules and RoutesCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Collection ScheduleCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Week Collection Delays (2026)City · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard Waste CollectionCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Containers OfferedCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    RecyclingCity · cityftmyers.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Fort Myers Solid Waste Collection Zones (ArcGIS layer)City · services1.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Solid Waste FAQs (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Schedules and Routes (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Holiday Collection Schedule (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Holiday Week Collection Delays (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Yard Waste Collection (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Containers Offered (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Recycling (verification capture)City · cityftmyers.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Solid Waste Areas layer query (verification capture)City · services1.arcgis.com · checked November 1, 2026

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