Utilities

Electric, water, trash and setting up service

Electricity

LCEC serves Cape Coral; Florida Power & Light (FPL) serves other parts of Lee County, including much of Fort Myers.

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  • Check which provider serves your address before you move — it isn't chosen by the customer.
  • Start service online; a deposit may be required for new accounts.

Water & sewer

In Cape Coral, water and sewer come from the city (where lines exist).

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  • Set up water service with City of Cape Coral Utilities Customer Billing.
  • Homes outside served areas use wells and septic — see Sewer, septic & UEP.

Sources · checked Sept 27, 2026

Trash, recycling & yard waste

Curbside collection in Cape Coral is handled by a city-contracted hauler and billed through the city.

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  • Pickup days depend on your address — look them up on the city site.
  • After hurricanes, the city posts special debris-pickup schedules.

Sources · checked Sept 27, 2026

Internet & TV

Check which providers serve your exact address on the FCC National Broadband Map.

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  • Common options include cable, fiber where available, 5G home internet and satellite.

Sources · checked Sept 27, 2026

Seasonal owner checklist

Before you leave the house for the summer.

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  • Set the AC to control humidity while you're away (don't turn it off).
  • Ask about a vacation rate or pause.
  • Hold or forward mail.
  • Shut off the water main or add a leak sensor.
  • Have someone check the house after storms.
  • Secure outdoor furniture from June to November.

Sources · checked Sept 27, 2026

Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Fees, dates and rules change — confirm with the official source before you act.