Lee County Solid Waste rates are calculated to recover the cost of providing solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services to its customers.
| Service Area 1 | Bonita Springs, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Estero
| $358.45
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| Service Area 2 | South Fort Myers - West, Iona/McGregor, Captiva, Estero | $348.75
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| Service Area 3 | South Fort Myers - East, San Carlos Park, Villas, Estero | $366.39
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| Service Area 4 | East, Lehigh Acres, Alva | $366.39
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| Service Area 5 | Pine Island, North Fort Myers | $381.11
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| Service Area 6 | Boca Grande | $221.55
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| Service Area 7 | Outer Islands | $ 23.85
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| 1. Incorporated Residential (per unit) | $34.01
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| 2. Multi-family Residential (per unit) | $15.76
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| 3. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks (per lot) | $ 2.56
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| 4. Business and Institutions (per square ft.): | |
| Generation Category A | $0.00542
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| Generation Category B | $0.01852
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| Generation Category C | $0.03160
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| Generation Category D | $0.11553
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| Generation Category E | $0.23106
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Note: An administrative billing charge of $2.55 per account will be added to the assessments for properties in items 1 - 4. |
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| *Ratepayers can realize a 4% discount by using the tax collector's early payment procedure. | |
| MSW Gate Fee | $69.83/ton |
Asphalt Shingles (Buckingham)
| $75/ton
| $15.00 |
Asphalt Shingles (Lee/Hendry Landfill)
| $35/ton | $15.00
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| 0-25 miles | $180 |
| 25-50 miles | $270 |
| 50-75 miles | $405
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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
2025 Rate Resolution.
Please see the table below for new rate details:
Tires
| $225/ton
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XL Tires
| $250/ton
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Tires
| $265/ton
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XL Tires
| $290/ton
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A solid waste revenue sufficiency study was performed on the Solid Waste Department in 2026. The study can be found by visiting, 2026 Solid Waste Revenue Sufficiency and Cost of Service Study.