Lee County Solid Waste will adjust service hours of its Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers, to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, effective Sept. 2.

The change – opening and closing 30 minutes earlier – is being implemented to improve customer service and better align with the facility’s demand, officials said.

The facility will continue to operate from 8 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month, except for holidays.

Unwanted household products labeled flammable, toxic, corrosive and/or reactive are common household chemical wastes that should be disposed of at the Topaz Court Annex. Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents to be aware of proper rechargeable battery disposal.

An increasing number of products contain lithium-ion batteries, which can be hazardous when disposed of improperly. Lithium-ion batteries are found in these common products along with others:

Electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets and Bluetooth devices

Power tools

Game controllers

Digital cameras

Portable power packs

Greeting cards

Electric toothbrushes

Toys

E-bikes, e-scooters, electric lawn mowers and hover boards

Visit www.LeeGov.com/SolidWaste/Dispose for more information

Businesses that need chemical waste disposal can call MXI Environmental Services, LLC at 276-477-0947 to schedule an appointment for the monthly business collection held at the county’s permanent Household Chemical Waste drop-off location, 6441 Topaz Court, off Metro Parkway in Fort Myers.

Source: Lee County Government