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Household chemical waste collection event on Sanibel June 7. Residents may safely dispose of chemical waste at the Sanibel Library.
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Candy wrappers collected through Trick or Trash are mailed to a recycling processor. The recycling processor sorts and cleans the candy wrappers before the material is shredded and pelletized. The plastic from the candy wrappers is used to create doggy bags for local animal shelters.
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Veransa Group, an industrial-scale recycler of green and wood waste has acquired MW Horticulture's South Lee County green and wood waste recycling facility for an undisclosed amount.
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Lee and Sarasota county haulers will resume collecting of recycling beginning Monday. Residents should put out their recycling bins on their scheduled collection day.
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Collier County recently reached a 75% recycling rate as set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Collier Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Director Kari Hodgson calls this a moment of celebration for the county.
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What can you recycle in Lee County? We visit Lee County Solid Waste Recycling Center to find out what should, and should not, be recycled and how people can make the most of their efforts to help the environment.