Tice Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Tice, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Lee County Solid Waste / Waste Pro
Phone Number
239-533-8000Facility Address
10500 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Collection Schedule
Weekly automated curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Bin Colors
Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
Service moves forward one day following major federal holidays.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Up to three bulk items per week collected on regular trash day.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Residents follow the Lee County municipal sanitation franchise rules.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
Weekly Garbage Collection in Historic Tice
For the residents of Tice, a historic community located along the Caloosahatchee River, solid waste management is coordinated through the Lee County Solid Waste division. Your designated household garbage is picked up once per week by the county’s franchised haulers. To ensure your address is not skipped, you must position your standard-issue refuse cart at the edge of the public right-of-way no later than 6:30 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled service. All trash bags must be fully contained inside the cart with the lid closed to prevent neighborhood litter and keep local wildlife away from the bins.
Smart Sorting for Lee County Recycling
Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and Tice property owners are encouraged to actively participate in the local single-stream recycling program. Acceptable items include clean cardboard, mixed office paper, aluminum cans, and plastic containers marked with recycling symbols #1 through #7. It is absolutely crucial that you do not place items in plastic grocery bags, as these flimsy materials jam the mechanical gears at the Buckingham recycling sorting facility. Additionally, styrofoam, glass mirrors, and tanglers like garden hoses should be kept far away from your recycling bin.
Horticulture and Yard Waste Mandates
The tropical climate of Southwest Florida means year-round yard maintenance. Lee County provides weekly curbside collection for horticultural debris, but strict presentation rules apply. Tree trimmings, palm fronds, and branches must be tied with sturdy cotton twine into manageable bundles that do not exceed 50 pounds in weight or six feet in length. Loose items, such as grass clippings and raked oak leaves, must be placed in heavy-duty paper compost bags or your own personal 32-gallon trash cans. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for yard waste and will be left on your curb.
Discarding Appliances and Large Furniture
Are you remodeling your historic Tice home or upgrading old appliances? Lee County permits the disposal of bulky items like couches, wooden dressers, and mattresses directly at the curb on your regular trash collection day. However, if you are discarding white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines, or water heaters, you must notify the waste hauling dispatch center in advance. Safety regulations require that all locking mechanisms or doors on discarded refrigerators be entirely removed before the appliance is placed outside, protecting neighborhood children from accidental entrapment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Tice?
A: Weekly automated curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: Service moves forward one day following major federal holidays.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Green (Garbage), Blue (Recycling).
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Up to three bulk items per week collected on regular trash day.
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