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Lee County Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Recycling Facility (Topaz Court)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Lee County Solid Waste Department in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.
- Address
- 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, FL 33966
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm; first Saturday of the month 8:00 am-12:00 pm (except holidays); temporary shutdowns during thunderstorms
- Who can use it
- Lee County residents (residential only)
- Cost
- No charge to residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 239-533-8000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Lee County Solid Waste Department at 239-533-8000 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Residential household chemical waste; used oil; car batteries; latex paint; electronics with rechargeable batteries; turkey-fryer oil
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Pharmaceuticals; empty paint cans; empty automotive fluid containers; business chemical waste
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itLee County residents (residential only)
Note from the sourceFull accepted-items list not published as text on the page; partial list from page and 2023 brochure
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 1360 Forestry Division Road, LaBelle, FLWho can use it: Residents
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- Permanent drop-off · 43 mi away · 990 Chalmer Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
- Permanent drop-off · 48 mi away · 250 S Jackson Road, Venice, FLWho can use it: Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Permanent drop-off · 55 mi away · 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FLWho can use it: Sarasota County residents, items from non-business activities. Proof of residency (driver license, tax bill, utility bill) may be required.
- Permanent drop-off · 60 mi away · 1381 Evercane Road, Clewiston, FLWho can use it: Residents
FAQ
Who can use Lee County Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Recycling Facility (Topaz Court)?
Lee County residents (residential only)
Is it free?
No charge to residents
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint. Not accepted: empty paint cans.
What will they turn away?
Pharmaceuticals; empty paint cans; empty automotive fluid containers; business chemical waste
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.leegov.com/solidwaste/recycling/chemicals
- www.leegov.com/solidwaste/facilities/topaz
- www.leegov.com/solidwaste/Documents/Publications/LCSW_HCW_Brochure_2023.pdf
- floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/HHW_County_Contact_List_Oct2026.pdf