Captiva, other areas to convert to same-day waste collections
Lee County Solid Waste announced additional areas will convert to same-day collections for garbage, recycling and yard waste. Beginning Aug. 22, residents only have to put materials to the curb once a week in the following areas:
– Captiva
– Iona
– Whiskey Creek
– San Carlos Island
– South Fort Myers south of Gladiolus Drive and west of U.S. 41
“Same-day service minimizes the time residents have material sitting curbside and reduces collection-vehicle traffic in neighborhoods to one day per week,” Lee County Solid Waste Director Doug Whitehead said.
WM, Lee County’s contracted hauler for the areas, will announce the service enhancement through postcards mailed to each of the nearly 26,000 affected addresses. Residents with questions can contact WM customer service at 239-334-1224.
Residents also can use the search feature on the Lee County Solid Waste website at www.leegov.com/solidwaste to determine which day of the week is their new collection day. Or use the county’s Resident Information Tool at www.leegov.com/tools.
Staff have distributed posters to area libraries, recreation centers and businesses to help inform residents of the change. Temporary digital signage will be used at major intersections in the affected area. Additionally, the county will use billboards:
– Along San Carlos Boulevard
– On Summerlin Road near the Sanibel Causeway
– On U.S. 41 and College Parkway
It represents the fourth area to receive customer service enhancements. Estero, San Carlos, Gateway and portions of South Fort Myers converted to same-day service in May. North Fort Myers and Greater Pine Island converted in October. Lehigh Acres and its nearby areas were the initial area converted.