FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Brigitte Kantor, Lee County Solid Waste
              (239) 338-3302

GARBAGE PICKUP WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY LABOR DAY

FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 31, 2004) - Because of continuing cleanup due to Hurricane Charley, all residents of unincorporated Lee County, Town of Fort Myers Beach, and City of Bonita Springs will receive their regular trash pickup Labor Day (Sep. 6), whether it is garbage, recyclables or yard waste.

The schedule for the rest of the week also WILL NOT be affected.

Removal of yard waste debris from Hurricane Charley continues seven days a week.

We wish all residents a safe holiday.