Over the past 20 years , Lee County has developed one of the country's most successful and sustainable recycling and solid waste management systems.
Recycling containers and wast are collected from Lehigh Acres, Alva, and Fort Myers. The waste and recyclables are taken to the plant and turned into energy. Recyclinng reuses products that would become trash. Recycling saves raw materials, water, and electric energy used in the production of new production.
The conversion to single stream recycling collections made recycling more convenient for Lee County residents.
Lee County has consistently reported from 35 to 42 percent of documented recycling activities for more than 12 years and was named Florida's top county for recycling success in 2008.
Our group really enjoyed the trip to Lee County Waste and Energy plant. We our very proud and excited that Lee County has exceeded Florida's 75 percent recycling goal. Programs like this our great way to keep our environment clean for future generations.
Waste being dumped into the bin to start converting into energy.
Control Panels in the plant.
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