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How to get rid of a mattress in Lee County

Lee County takes mattresses as bulky items at the curb next to your regular garbage. The Buckingham drop-off also takes them by weight.

Resource Recovery Facility Citizen Drop-Off

Lee County waste only; charged by weight

Hours
Monday to Friday6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday6 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

10500 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Get directionsCall the center: 239-533-8000

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 18, 2026.

Sources: Lee County: Resource Recovery Facility; Lee County: Not sure what to do with a material?; Lee County: FY27 Solid Waste Rates

Rules for mattresses

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Mattresses in other counties

Sources: Lee County: Bulky Items; Lee County: Not sure what to do with a material?

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