Lee County operations adjust schedules for Labor Day
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.
The county’s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows:
Solid Waste
Residents of Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach, who typically have garbage, recycling and yard waste collections on Monday, will be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Regular collection schedules resume on Monday, Sept. 14.
Lee County Solid Waste facilities and offices are closed on Sept. 7, in observance of the holiday. This includes operations at the Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, the Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road and the Lee/Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
Solid Waste urges all residents to recycle plastic, metal and glass containers from Labor Day activities.
To learn how to correctly dispose of various types of batteries, visit www.leegov.com/solidwaste/battery-disposal. You can also download the Recycle Coach app to your phone and use the app’s guide and information. Or visit www.leegov.com/solidwaste/recycle-coach.
Community Development
All Lee County Community Development lobbies and phones will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen for regular hours Sept. 8.
Lee County Utilities
The offices of Lee County Utilities, the call center and drive-thru window will be closed Sept. 7. A drop box is accessible via the drive-thru for payments by check. Payments can be made at any time at myutilities.leegov.com or 1-855-895-6939.
Libraries
All library locations will be closed Sept. 7. Regular operating hours will resume on Sept. 8. Library resources are available online at www.leelibrary.net/online. For more information about locations and hours visit http://www.leelibrary.net/locations.
Domestic Animal Services
Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will be closed Sept. 7, but will resume regular business hours Sept. 8. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Lost & Found Pet Center and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Pet Adoption Center. Visit www.leelostpets.org.
LeeTran
LeeTran will not run bus, trolley, ULTRA on-demand or paratransit service Sept. 7. Service resumes Sept. 8. Route schedules and maps are at www.rideleetran.com.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, beaches, boat ramps, pools and preserves will remain open on Labor Day.
Offices and recreation centers will be closed. Recreation centers and offices will reopen Sept. 8. For a list of open locations, hours and amenities, visit www.leeparks.org. Park patrons are reminded that alcohol is not permitted in county parks.
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