Vacant Lot Guidelines
Vacant lots are not eligible for City trash, recycling, or yard waste collection. Residents should never place vegetation, yard debris, or other materials on a vacant lot, even if it is near their home.
Vacant lots are privately owned properties, and placing materials there without authorization may constitute unauthorized use of private land. The City's franchised hauler will not collect any materials left on vacant lots, regardless of the type of waste.
Yard waste and vegetation from single-family homes or multifamily residences of up to 4 units must be placed at the curb of the property where the material was generated. This ensures the City's hauler can properly identify and collect it on the scheduled pickup day.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Vacant lots are not eligible for City trash, recycling, or yard waste collection services. Materials left on a vacant lot will not be collected by the City's franchised hauler.
Vacant lots are privately owned properties. Placing debris there without the owner's permission may count as unauthorized use of private land.
Place yard waste and vegetation at the curb of the property where it was generated. This applies to single-family homes and multifamily residences of up to 4 units.
The hauler will skip it, meaning the debris stays there until it's removed, likely by the property owner or at the resident's own expense.
Visit the City of Cape Coral Solid Waste Division page for further assistance.