FAQs • Fort Myers Beach • CivicEngage

Where does the trash go that's picked up from my curb?: It goes to Lee County’s 260 acre Waste Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road, and gets sorted for reusable and recyclable materials. The parts of your trash with the lowest value are converted to energy that powers thousands of households!
Tours of this facility are available by calling 239-533-8000. On the tour, you will learn about “The Pit” and “The Claw” and a giant magnet, and how they fit into the disposal of your trash in viable economic and environmental ways.
Reusable and recyclable materials include plastic, cardboard, glass, metal cans, construction debris, tires, trees and brush. Learn more:
Need mulch? It’s FREE to Lee County residents at five locations. (Yard debris is turned into mulch.)

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General Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I report a dog running loose in our neighborhood?: Call Lee County Animal Services at (239) 432-2083 to handle any animal problems within the Town of Fort Myers Beach.

2. We have children playing in our neighborhood. How do I report that there are cars that repeatedly speed down our street?: Call the Sheriff's Department West District office at (239) 477-1830.

3. I live on Estero Island. How do I obtain a resident parking permit?: Parking permits are available for Estero Island residents and business owners through the Beach and Street Enforcement (BASE) Office. You may purchase them from the BASE Office during regular office hours for $25.00. The permit is valid for one year after the date of purchase. About parking
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4. How do I find information on trolley service?: Trolley service is provided through LeeTran. For information on fares and routes, visit the LeeTran website - scroll down and click on "Trolley" in the list on the left. LeeTran website

5. I heard there are water restrictions in place, when can I water my lawn?: The South Florida Water Management District implements local water restrictions.
Effective April 1st, 2009: Mandatory water restrictions are in place for the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Click on the link to view the current water restriction information and regulations for the Town of Fort Myers Beach, including the days and times that watering is allowed and the code enforcement fines for water restriction violations. Water Restriction Information

6. Where does the trash go that's picked up from my curb?: It goes to Lee County’s 260 acre Waste Resource Recovery Facility on Buckingham Road, and gets sorted for reusable and recyclable materials. The parts of your trash with the lowest value are converted to energy that powers thousands of households!
Tours of this facility are available by calling 239-533-8000. On the tour, you will learn about “The Pit” and “The Claw” and a giant magnet, and how they fit into the disposal of your trash in viable economic and environmental ways.
Reusable and recyclable materials include plastic, cardboard, glass, metal cans, construction debris, tires, trees and brush. Learn more:
Need mulch? It’s FREE to Lee County residents at five locations. (Yard debris is turned into mulch.)