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Captiva - Deadline for Hurricane Wilma Yard Debris Clean-Up
Nov 18, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 18, 2005) - First sweeps for the collection of hurricane yard debris are under way in Captiva Island. The crew is working from Blind Pass bridge to the village. The crew is currently at the edge of the village. Anticipate that Captiva will be complete by Tuesday of next week. Based on the progress made by the collection crew, set out for a final sweep is Sunday, November 27, 2005 After the above date, non compliant vegetative material placed at the curb will be tagged and must be brought into compliance according to Lee County's Solid Waste Ordinance before it can be collected. This means, all tree limbs and branches must either be bundled or containerized with each unit being 50 lbs or less (bag, bundle, container). Palm fronds (50 lbs or less) may be placed loose at the curb. Branches and tree limbs must be less than 6 ft in length. The franchised garbage collection companies will collect the vegetative material on the regular scheduled days as long as it is in compliance. However, scheduled routes may not always get finished by the end of the day due to the large volume of material placed at the curb. The franchised hauling contractor strives to make up these shortfalls by the weeks end. Captiva debris is stockpiled at a lot on the corner of Wiles and Murmond and is anticipated to be removed prior to Thanksgiving. The Solid Waste Division thanks the residents of Lee County for their efforts and assistance. Any questions may be directed to the Solid Waste Division at 338-3302. |