Cape Coral Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set cans at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled pickup and by 5:00 a.m. (summer) or 6:00 a.m. (winter) on collection day. Return cans to your home storage location by the end of collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set cans at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled pickup and by 5:00 a.m. (summer) or 6:00 a.m. (winter) on collection day. Return cans to your home storage location by the end of collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk waste, household garbage, recycling, and horticulture yard waste are all collected on the same scheduled day each week. Place bulk items unstacked within three feet of the road. Acceptable items include sofas, desks, tables, chairs, entertainment centers, bed frames, box springs, mattresses, and clean white goods such as refrigerators, washers, and water heaters. Tires off the rim and disassembled swing sets are also accepted. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Horticulture yard waste is collected weekly on your regular collection day. Neatly pile or bundle yard trimmings, branches, and palm fronds. Tree limbs must be under 4 inches in diameter and less than 6 feet in length. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued brown wheeled garbage tote provided under Automated Cart Program
- Weekly collection of contained household refuse
- Place cans at curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before pickup
- Ensure cans are at curb by 5:00 a.m. (May 1 - Sep 30) or 6:00 a.m. (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
- Maintain three feet of clearance between cans and five feet from mailboxes and parked cars
- Store cans behind home, in garage/carport, or within 3 feet of side exterior wall
Cape Coral recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes and clean food boxes (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and office paper
- Plastic bottles and jugs (rinsed, loose in cart)
- Metal beverage cans and food cans (aluminum, steel, tin)
- Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags and plastic trash bags (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam take-out containers and packing material
- Propane tanks and hazardous chemical containers
- Food scraps, liquids, and garden hoses
- Electronics, batteries, and cords
Cape Coral bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk waste, household garbage, recycling, and horticulture yard waste are all collected on the same scheduled day each week. Place bulk items unstacked within three feet of the road. Acceptable items include sofas, desks, tables, chairs, entertainment centers, bed frames, box springs, mattresses, and clean white goods such as refrigerators, washers, and water heaters. Tires off the rim and disassembled swing sets are also accepted. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 239-337-0800 |
Cape Coral holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Cape Coral, FL
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Waste Pro of Florida (City of Cape Coral Contractor) · contractor
Phone: 239-574-0425
1015 Cultural Park BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990
These collection rules cover Zone Cape Coral Residential Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Cape Coral, FL?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set cans at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled pickup and by 5:00 a.m. (summer) or 6:00 a.m. (winter) on collection day. Return cans to your home storage location by the end of collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Cape Coral Residential Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Cape Coral?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Cape Coral Residential Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Cape Coral?
Bulk waste, household garbage, recycling, and horticulture yard waste are all collected on the same scheduled day each week. Place bulk items unstacked within three feet of the road. Acceptable items include sofas, desks, tables, chairs, entertainment centers, bed frames, box springs, mattresses, and clean white goods such as refrigerators, washers, and water heaters. Tires off the rim and disassembled swing sets are also accepted. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 239-337-0800 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Cape Coral Residential Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Cape Coral?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and clean food boxes (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and office paper, Plastic bottles and jugs (rinsed, loose in cart), Metal beverage cans and food cans (aluminum, steel, tin), Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and plastic trash bags (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam take-out containers and packing material, Propane tanks and hazardous chemical containers, Food scraps, liquids, and garden hoses, Electronics, batteries, and cords. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Cape Coral Residential Curbside Routes.