How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Lee County
Take it to the Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Facility. There’s no fee.
Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Facility
Lee County residents, free; drive-through
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Lee County’s collection events page puts the chemical waste facility at 6431 Topaz Court; the facility’s own page says 6441 Topaz Court.
- Also open 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month; that Saturday can move on holiday weekends.
6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, FL 33966
East of Metro Parkway, north of Crystal Drive
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Lee County residents; businesses call the county’s contractor
- Aerosols, ammunition, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, fertilizers, fire extinguishers, flares, fuels, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, smoke detectors, solvents, and mercury thermostats. Not medicines. The county also holds drive-through collection days around the county.
Florida’s collection days
One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:
- Wed Oct. 21Lee CountyHousehold chemical collection, Estero9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat Oct. 24Orange CountyEast River High School, Orlando8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat Oct. 24Pinellas CountyHHW North, Clearwater9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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