Moving out
Dumpster for moving or downsizing
A move is the one time you handle everything you own. A container in the driveway for the last week means the things not worth moving never get packed.
Phone hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Eastern time
A simple timeline
Three weeks out
Decide what goes with you. Mark the rest: sell, donate, toss.
Two weeks out
Call and book a drop-off date for the week before the movers. Ask how many days are included.
Container week
Toss as you pack. Keep a path clear so the movers' truck can still reach the door.
Moving day or the day after
Schedule pickup once the house is empty, so the last load goes in too.
Cape Coral move-outs need a booking
Cape Coral's collection rules say move-outs aren't part of the standard bulk pickup. They have to be scheduled with the city's hauler, and a fee may apply. If you're leaving a Cape Coral home with a lot of furniture, a rental container is often simpler than stacking it at the road and waiting.
Inside the City of Fort Myers, the weekly bulk pickup tops out at four cubic yards, per the city FAQ.
Condos, villas and HOA rules
Downsizing often means moving into a condo or a villa community. Most have rules about containers in parking areas, and some limit the days. Ask the manager before you book, and get the answer in writing if you can.
If you're the one leaving a condo, the same applies to the building you're moving out of.
What fits
Furniture is bulky and light. A two or three-bedroom home's leftovers often fit a 15 or 20-yard container. Take mattresses apart from frames, and stand sofas on end to save floor space.
Fort Myers and nearby Lee County
Get a size, a drop-off date and a price
Tell the company what you're throwing out, which spot on the property you have in mind and how many days you need it. Booking is up to you.
Rent by phone
You'll speak with an independent local dumpster rental company. Have the address and a rough list of what's going in.
Call (239) 312-9438Phone hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Eastern time
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