Solid Waste Rates FY 2024

Lee County Solid Waste rates are calculated to recover the cost of providing solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services to its customers.

Residential annual assessment rates per SINGLE-FAMILY unit* (Unincorporated lee county, Bonita springs, Fort Myers Beach and the village of estero)
Service Area 1	Bonita Springs, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Estero	$302.38
Service Area 2	South Fort Myers - West, Iona/McGregor, Captiva, Estero	$294.52
Service Area 3	South Fort Myers - East, San Carlos Park, Villas, Estero	$308.82
Service Area 4	East, Lehigh Acres, Alva	$308.82
Service Area 5	Pine Island, North Fort Myers	$320.77
Service Area 6	Boca Grande	$267.73
Service Area 7	Outer Islands	$ 21.93

Annual special assessment rates per unit for the fixed charges for Lee County Solid Waste Disposal facilities
1. Incorporated Residential (per unit)	$30.89
2. Multi-family Residential (per unit)	$14.34
3. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks (per lot)	$ 2.33
4. Business and Institutions (per square ft.):
Generation Category A	$0.00493
Generation Category B	$0.01685
Generation Category C	$0.02875
Generation Category D	$0.10512
Generation Category E	$0.21023
Note: An administrative billing charge of $2.55 per account will be added to the assessments for properties in items 1 - 4.
*Ratepayers can realize a 4% discount by using the tax collector's early payment procedure.

FY 23-24 Fees and rates for lee county solid waste facilities
MSW Gate Fee	$63.56/ton

The above rates are reviewed annually by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and became effective on Oct. 1 of each year with the adoption of a Resolution. View the approved 2024 Rate Resolution.