Charlotte, Collier and Lee Counties have come together to remind residents and visitors  that it’s best to place materials loose in recycling carts. No plastic bags should be in the carts or used to contain recyclables placed in the carts. Recycle smart!

Here’s what you can do:

You can also like our pages on Facebook: facebook.com/CollierGov,  https://www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc/, and https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteCountyFlorida. Visit often to keep up on tips and fun campaign surprises we have coming! Please share our “SWFL be smart. No plastic bags in recycling carts!” posts to help spread the word and improve recycling efforts.

We’d also love to hear from you! Use #SWFLRecycleSmart on all social media platforms to show us how you’re helping to recycle smart.

Recycling is easy once you understand the basics, and it’s the right thing to do. Each of us has a responsibility to keep our neighborhoods clean and make the best of our resources.

We must also do our part to keep our beaches and the natural Florida environment pristine to enjoy, preserve and pass on to future generations. It feels good to know you are helping to make Southwest Florida better, and it shows! People travel from around the globe to enjoy this beautiful place we call home.

Southwest Florida does a great job of recycling. Let’s make it count! By recycling properly, our efforts will have a much greater impact as more of the material you place in your cart can be utilized.

Visit https://www.leegov.com/solidwaste/recycling, https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/curbside-service.stml, colliercountyfl.gov/recycle for more ideas, information about how to properly recycle in Southwest Florida.

Lee County Solid Waste, Charlotte County Public Works Solid Waste Division and Collier Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division.