These collection days are only for Conditional Exempt Small Quantity Generators. C.E.S.Q G. s are defined as businesses that produce less than 220 lbs. of hazardous waste per month or accumulate less than 2200 lbs. However, it is an effective alternative for a number of businesses and allows them to use our contracted pricing for disposal of hazardous waste.
Lee County pays the set-up fee.
The business pays only for their hazardous waste disposal. East of U.S. 41 on North Airport Road directly across from the Page Field Post Office. The Lee County Solid Waste Division has recently been required to change its policy on the disposal of used oil filters from businesses in Lee and Hendry County. When it was required to divert some of the solid waste to the landfill, the Division has ensured that residential garbage was diverted and not business garbage. Because of the growth of Lee County, it is no longer always possible to divert only the residential solid waste to the landfill.