Moving companies in Cape Coral, FL.

Local services and rules

Moving to Cape Coral: who to call and what the city asks.

Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, Florida. Move-outs are not part of the normal bulk pick-up and must be scheduled for removal. The City issues a Temporary Storage (POD) permit, and Lee County tolls apply only to trips from Fort Myers to Cape Coral or Sanibel.

Bulk items within 3 feet of the road, and Waste Pro collection

Bulk items must be placed within 3 feet of the road. Items that are not stacked and are placed within 3 feet of the curb are in compliance, and mattresses, box springs and bed frames count as acceptable furniture. Bulk waste, garbage, recycling and yard waste are all collected on the same day (bulk waste rules).

The City contracts with Waste Pro to provide solid waste removal services to residents and business owners. The City provides each resident with two totes, one for trash and one for recyclables. When not at the curb, garbage cans must not be left in view from the street, including the front of the garage or carport.

Recycling is collected curbside once a week, on the same day as trash day. Trash totes may be placed at the curb after 5 p.m. the day before the scheduled collection day. A weekday holiday delays collection by one day for the rest of that week.

The Kismet Parkway drop-off site

The bulk waste drop-off site for residents is at 1200 Kismet Parkway, open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; proof of residency may be required. The entrance is off NW 14th Avenue, at the western portion of the 1200 Kismet Parkway complex.

Construction debris is not accepted at the City drop-off site, even if a resident generated it. Household chemicals, paints and liquids go to the Lee County Topaz Court Solid Waste Annex at 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, FL 33966, not the City drop-off site.

Midpoint and Cape Coral toll plazas, and LeeTran routes

The Midpoint and Cape Coral toll plazas are the Lee County toll locations serving Cape Coral.

LeeTran Route 120 runs from Edison Mall to the Cape Coral Transfer Center. Route 40 runs from the Cape Transfer Center to Coralwood Mall.

Flood zones and evacuation orders

Any address can be checked in the City's flood risk portal for its flood zone, Base Flood Elevation and Design Flood Elevation. Evacuation orders are issued by Lee County Government based on evacuation zone designations.

LCEC, City water and sewer, rental registration and garage sales

LCEC serves customers in Cape Coral, along with several other communities. To open a City water and sewer account, owners must provide a signed HUD settlement statement and tenants must provide a current signed lease.

Residential rental property registration is required every year. Only three garage sales per address are permitted in a calendar year.

Lee County library cards, pet licenses, schools and voter registration

Anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or owns property or a business in Lee County can get a library card. Library cards must be renewed every two years.

All cats, dogs and ferrets four months or older that live in Lee County at least 30 days a year must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed by Lee County.

Students who have just relocated to Lee County, Florida, collect a copy of the registration documents, and all documents are required to complete registration. New voter registration applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Supervisor of Elections' office.