County announces closure of two debris drop-off sites
Lee County reported that the public drop-off sites for Hurricane Ian storm debris at the Brooks Community Park, at 50 South Road, Fort Myers, and Lee County Mosquito Control, at 1840 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres, will close on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
The sites opened to allow free disposal to those who chose to self-haul storm debris.
The county reported that more than 4,600 people have visited the sites, but both are closing due to diminished use. The Brooks Park site initially saw days with more than 100 visitors and then averaged 66 people per day. Recently, that average dropped to 38. The Mosquito Control site, which accepted only vegetative debris, saw an average of 28 people a day with a recent daily average of 12.
The following county sites will continue to operate through Dec. 21:
– San Carlos Utility Site, at 18078 Cypress Point Road, Fort Myers
– Shell Factory, at 2805 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers
For Hurricane Ian response updates and information, visit www.leegov.com/storm or follow “Lee County Government” on Facebook or at www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc.