Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of\u00a0Independence Day.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The county\u2019s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows:<\/p>\n
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Solid Waste<\/p>\n
\u2022 Residential garbage, recycling and yard waste schedules in unincorporated Lee County, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach will not be affected by the Independence Day holiday.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Reuse Center,\u00a06441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, is normally open the first Saturday of each month. Due to the holiday, it instead will be open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lee County Solid Waste offices and the Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, are closed on Friday, July 3. All\u00a0other facilities, including the Lee-Hendry Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility, will be open normal business hours.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Solid Waste urges all residents to recycle plastic, metal and glass containers from Independence Day activities. Remember, do not place plastic bags in the recycling cart.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Never place active, hot or dry fireworks directly into trash or recycling bins.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If the plans for the long weekend include cleaning up around the garage, remember to dispose of batteries from cell phones, power tools, laptops, e-bikes and other rechargeable devices at the Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Recycling Facility, 6441 Topaz Court in Fort Myers. For details, visit\u00a0www.leegov.com\/solidwaste\/battery-disposal.<\/p>\n
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Community Development<\/p>\n
\u2022 All Lee County Community Development lobbies and phone lines will be closed Friday, July 3, and will reopen for regular hours July 6.<\/p>\n
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Lee County Utilities<\/p>\n
\u2022 The offices of Lee County Utilities, the call center and drive-thru window will be closed on Friday, July 3.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A drop box is accessible via the drive-thru for payments by check.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Payments can be made at any time at myutilities.leegov.com or 1-855-895-6939.<\/p>\n
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Libraries<\/p>\n
\u2022 Library branches will be open on Friday, July 3, but Library Administration and Home Borrower Services will be closed.<\/p>\n
\u2022 All locations will be closed Saturday, July 4.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Regular operating hours will resume July 6.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Library resources are available online at\u00a0www.leelibrary.net\/online. For more information about locations and hours visit\u00a0www.leegov.com\/library\/branches.<\/p>\n
Domestic Animal Services<\/p>\n
\u2022 Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will be open Friday, July 3, but will be closed Saturday, July 4.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Regular business hours resume July 6. Hours are\u00a08 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lost & Found Pet Center and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Pet Adoption Center. The doors open at 8 a.m. for paperwork.<\/p>\n
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LeeTran<\/p>\n
\u2022 LeeTran services will run as normal on Friday, July 3.\u00a0LeeTran will not run bus, trolley, mobility on-demand, or paratransit service on July 4.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Service resumes July 5.\u00a0Route schedules and maps are at\u00a0www.rideleetran.com.<\/p>\n
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Parks & Recreation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Parks, pools and preserves remain open on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Offices and recreation centers will be closed Friday, July 3.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Recreation centers reopen July 4.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check\u00a0www.leeparks.org\u00a0for the list of open locations, hours and amenities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The county asks park patrons to remember no alcohol or fireworks are permitted in county parks.<\/p>\n
Transportation<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Lee County Department of Transportation reminds motorists the Cape Coral Bridge will be closed for the Red, White & Boom celebration from 3 a.m. Saturday, July 4, through 3 a.m. Sunday, July 5.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge also will be closed at that time.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Motorists are encouraged to use the Veteran\u2019s Memorial Bridge, U.S. 41 or Business 41 bridges.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lee DOT will place message boards for motorists in advance of the closure; they will remain in place through the holiday and the closing. Motorists should plan for an alternate route.<\/p>\n
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