Cape Coral Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Cape Coral recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Cape Coral?
Can you recycle cardboard in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle pizza boxes in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle glass in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Cape Coral?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Cape Coral?
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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.