April 29, 2026
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 services to keep streets clean and safe. Each residence is provided a tan bin for household waste and a green bin for recyclables; both bins remain City property and must stay with the home. Residents should follow collection guidelines to ensure proper service. For more information, visit CapeCoral.gov.
Trash Collection:
Collection runs Monday through Friday. Residents can view their collection day online.
Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste are collected on the same day.
Place bins at the edge of the road with wheels and handles facing the house.
No collection on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
When a holiday falls on a weekday, service is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste:
The City collects residential yard waste, including branches, limbs, grass clippings, leaves, weeds, fallen fruit, and palm fronds.
Extra garbage and recycling:
Place additional bagged garbage next to the cart when the bin is full.
Set out extra recycling in a clearly labeled cardboard box.
Residential Bulk Waste Collection:
Place items within three feet of the road.
Do not stack bulk items.
Break down cardboard and place it in the recycling bin.
Place items that fit inside a trash bin in the bin.
“Move-out” materials require a separate scheduled pickup; fees may apply.
Download a flyer on how to prepare your trash, recycling, and yard waste for pickup
Bulk Waste Drop-Off:
Residents may drop off bulk waste at the North Cape Government Complex, 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with access via NW 14th Avenue.
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. The next drop-off event will be held May 2, 2026, from 7-11 a.m.