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Weekly Curbside Collection: There is no limit on how many cans or garbage bags you set out, but please keep the weight under 50 pounds each.
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Cans must be placed out at the curb by 6:30 am on the collection day.
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Can size must be 40 gallons or less, with a weatherproof lid and handles on each side.
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Cans and/or bags must be placed no more than six feet from the roadside.
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Ensure you have animal-proof containers. The haulers are not responsible for spilled garbage cans or torn bags.
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Trash must not be placed out more than 24 hours before scheduled pick up time, and the empty cans must be removed within 48 hours after pick up.
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Violation of the above rule may result in a warning for the first offense and a fine for each subsequent violation.
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Large steel drums are not approved cans.
 For collection days, missed pickups and special pickups, call your hauler. Residents in multi-family complexes with trash dumpsters need to check with their management company for guidelines pertaining to the disposal of large and bulky items. For more information on residential disposal in unincorporated Lee County, call the Solid Waste Division at 239-533-8000 or e-mail us.
 last updated: 7/22/2009
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