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CAPE CORAL RESIDENT GUIDE

Cape Coral trash pickup days

Find your collection day and get clear local guidance for garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk pickup.

Look up my address on the city website ↗Official City of Cape Coral address lookup
Cape Coral trash pickup map showing Monday through Friday collection zones
General collection zones. Always confirm by address.
One collection dayGarbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk are collected the same weekday.
Set it out the night beforeCarts may go curbside after 5 p.m. before pickup day.
Give carts roomKeep carts 3 feet apart and 5 feet from vehicles, mailboxes and other objects.

CURBSIDE CHECKLIST

Get everything ready the right way

  • Place wheels and handles toward your house.
  • Keep cart lids closed and do not overfill them.
  • Extra garbage bags must weigh 50 pounds or less.
  • Mark an extra recycling box “EXTRA RECYCLE” and keep it under 50 pounds.
  • Keep bulk items within 3 feet of the curb without stacking them.
  • Contractors must remove debris created by their work.

BULK WASTE

Large-item pickup and drop-off

Bulk items are normally collected on your regular day. Cape Coral residents can also use the bulk drop-off site at 1200 Kismet Parkway, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Enter from NW 14th Avenue and bring proof of residency.

See the city’s bulk-waste rules ↗

HOLIDAY DELAYS

Expect a one-day shift

When a city-observed no-service holiday falls on a weekday, that day and the remaining collection days move back one day. Check the city schedule before placing carts out.

Check the official holiday schedule ↗

MISSED COLLECTION?

Wait until after 6 p.m., then report it

Waste Pro: 239-337-0800 · Cape Coral help: 311

Open official solid-waste services ↗

COMMON QUESTIONS

Cape Coral trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash pickup in Cape Coral?

Collection runs Monday through Friday. Use the City of Cape Coral address lookup to confirm your exact day. Garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste are collected on the same weekday.

When should carts be placed at the curb?

Place carts after 5 p.m. the evening before collection. Pickup begins at 5 a.m. from May 1 through September 30 and at 6 a.m. from October 1 through April 30.

What happens during a holiday week?

On the city's six observed no-service holidays, collection is delayed one day for the remainder of that week.

How do I report a missed pickup?

Wait until after 6 p.m. on your scheduled day, then contact Waste Pro or Cape Coral 311.