Fort Myers, FL: bulky pickup & disposal rules
City current FAQ confirms weekly 4 yd³ bulk and separate weekly white-goods; draft cites legacy cityftmyers.com FAQ route, replace/augment with fortmyers.gov/1724/So.
Quick answer
Fort Myers City residential sanitation customers receive weekly bulk-item collection for eligible large household goods. The City’s guidance places a normal cap at about four cubic yards per residential pickup.
October 2026 verified detail: Fort Myers confirms one weekly bulky household collection up to four cubic yards and a separate weekly white-goods/appliance collection; keep bulk junk and brush separate.
Who qualifies
City of Fort Myers collection and Lee County/unincorporated addresses use different systems. Determine who bills and hauls the street address before applying this guide.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Furniture and mattresses are examples of the City’s large household bulk. The City lists weekly white-goods removal for stoves, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers, alongside a separate weekly bulky-item route capped at four cubic yards. Confirm exact pickup day if uncertain. Keep yard debris separated from other piles.
Before setting anything out
Check the City’s published weekly day and place approved bulky items at the designated curb location under the City’s timing rules. Because oversized objects and white goods can need different truck equipment, call Fort Myers Solid Waste before assuming they will be lifted with ordinary garbage.
What not to put in the bulky pile
Do not place household chemicals, paint, gasoline or commercial construction debris in ordinary large-item pickup. A tree/brush pile may be measured against a separate City yard-waste limit.
Where to take other large items
When a cleanout exceeds the City’s four-cubic-yard regular limit, ask about special arrangements or an approved self-haul option. Lee County resources can help with hazardous material, but check facility acceptance.