Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup

Reporter: Zoe Warner
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Debris in Boca Grande. CREDIT: WINK News
Debris in Boca Grande. CREDIT: WINK News

Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.

The island community was hit hard by Hurricane Milton, leaving residents to pick up the pieces — yet again.

Less than two weeks prior, they were hit by Hurricane Helene, and two years earlier, it was Hurricane Ian.

The free drive-through drop-off event will be held at Boca Grande Community Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Residents are encouraged to bring leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.

In addition to chemical waste products, Lee County asks residents to properly dispose of batteries.

Residents can bring rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries to the event or to the Household Chemical Waste and Electronic Recycling Center located at 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers.

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly appearing in a number of products, and they can be hazardous if not disposed of correctly.

The list below shows the products that most commonly have these batteries.

  • 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 and hoverboards

To know more about how to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries and other chemical waste products, visit leegov.com/solidwaste/recycle-coach or call Lee County Solid Waste customer service at 239-533-8000.

CREDIT: Lee County

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