Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 239-337-0800 (Waste Pro) or 311
What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedRefrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers, A/C units and water heaters are accepted; central air units are not. Waste Pro will arrange a free special appliance pickup at 239-337-0800.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedTelevisions are listed as acceptable.
Tire
LimitedAutomotive wheels and tires off the rim are accepted; commercial truck tires are not.
Yard waste
LimitedBulk yard waste is arranged through Waste Pro.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Any single item over 150 pounds is not accepted. Wood pallets limited to two per collection.
Set-out rules
Place items within 3 feet of the road, not stacked, and at least 5 feet from hydrants, mailboxes, cars and poles. Break down cardboard and recycle it. Anything that fits in the bin goes in the bin.
Not accepted
- Vehicles, boats and vehicle parts
- Riding lawn mowers
- Liquid waste, paint and hazardous waste
- Construction and demolition debris
- Tree stumps, logs and limbs over 4 in thick or 6 ft long
- Dirt, stone and rock
- Bathtubs
- Propane tanks and gas cans
- Fence sections
- Insulation
- Patio doors
- Whole hot tubs
- Contractor-generated waste
Other options
Residents can use the bulk drop-off site at 1200 Kismet Pkwy, Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Next city bulk drop-off event: November 7, 2026, 7 to 11 a.m. at City Hall (no white goods).
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral residential customers. The drop-off site is residents only and may ask for proof of residency.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Cape Coral?
Bulk waste is collected on the same day as your garbage, recycling and yard waste. The city also holds semi-annual drop-off events. No booking for regular bulk. Call Waste Pro or 311 for collection days or special appliance pickup.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Cape Coral?
No fee is stated for regular bulk pickup. Move-outs must be scheduled and a fee may be imposed.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Cape Coral?
Any single item over 150 pounds is not accepted. Wood pallets limited to two per collection.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Cape Coral?
Vehicles, boats and vehicle parts, Riding lawn mowers, Liquid waste, paint and hazardous waste, Construction and demolition debris, Tree stumps, logs and limbs over 4 in thick or 6 ft long, Dirt, stone and rock, Bathtubs, Propane tanks and gas cans, Fence sections, Insulation, Patio doors, Whole hot tubs, Contractor-generated waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Acceptable & Unacceptable Bulk Waste ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQs ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026