Our Mission To ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Lee County by providing a responsible and economical solid waste management system. Table of ContentS Six Simple Rules for Taking out Your Trash......... 1-2 Introduction to the Lee County Solid Waste Division ......................... 3-4 Trash Disposal ................................................................. 5-6 Curbside collection Can’t Wait? Drop off large items Recycling ........................................................................... 7-8 Recycle Smart – 5 for the cart Paper Metal cans Cardboard Plastic containers Glass bottles and jars What Not to Recycle ................................................ 9-10 No plastic bags, no Styrofoam No “stringy things” No clothing, including shoes No scrap metal No food scraps, diapers or animal waste Special Wastes ................................................................ 10 Household Chemical Waste ................................... 11-12 Business Hazardous Waste Yard Waste ........................................................................ 13 OrganicLee® Compost .................................................. 14 Solid Waste Storm Guide ...................................... 15-16 Lee County Solid Waste