{"id":390305,"date":"2026-09-04T13:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/390305\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:16:14","slug":"lee-county-operations-adjust-schedules-for-labor-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/390305\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County operations adjust schedules for\u00a0Labor Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of\u00a0Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p>The county\u2019s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Solid Waste<\/p>\n<p>Residents of Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach, who typically have garbage, recycling and yard waste collections on Monday, will be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Regular collection schedules resume on Monday, Sept. 14.<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Solid Waste facilities and offices are closed on Sept. 7, in observance of the holiday. This includes operations at the Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, the Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road and the Lee\/Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility.<\/p>\n<p>Solid Waste urges all residents to recycle plastic, metal and glass containers from\u00a0Labor\u00a0Day activities.<\/p>\n<p>To learn how to correctly dispose of various types of batteries, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/solidwaste\/battery-disposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/solidwaste\/battery-disposal<\/a>. You can also download the Recycle Coach app to your phone and use the app\u2019s guide and information. Or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/solidwaste\/recycle-coach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/solidwaste\/recycle-coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Community Development<\/p>\n<p>All Lee County Community Development lobbies and phones will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen for regular hours Sept. 8.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Utilities<\/p>\n<p>The offices of Lee County Utilities, the call center and drive-thru window will be closed Sept. 7. A drop box is accessible via the drive-thru for payments by check. Payments can be made at any time at myutilities.leegov.com or 1-855-895-6939.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Libraries<\/p>\n<p>All library locations will be closed Sept. 7. Regular operating hours will resume on Sept. 8. Library resources are available online at\u00a0www.leelibrary.net\/online. For more information about locations and hours\u00a0visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/locations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.leelibrary.net\/locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Domestic Animal Services<\/p>\n<p>Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will be closed Sept. 7, but will resume regular business hours Sept. 8. Hours are\u00a08 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lost &amp; Found Pet Center and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Pet Adoption Center. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leelostpets.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leelostpets.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LeeTran<\/p>\n<p>LeeTran will not run bus, trolley, ULTRA on-demand or paratransit service Sept. 7. Service resumes Sept. 8. Route schedules and maps are at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rideleetran.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rideleetran.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Parks &amp; Recreation<\/p>\n<p>Parks, beaches, boat ramps, pools and preserves will remain open on Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p>Offices and recreation centers will be closed. Recreation centers and offices will reopen Sept. 8. For a list of open locations, hours and amenities, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leeparks.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leeparks.org<\/a>. Park patrons are reminded that alcohol is not permitted in county parks.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u2014<\/p>\n<p>To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters<\/a>\u00a0and follow on social media:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/socialmedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.leegov.com\/socialmedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of\u00a0Labor Day. 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