Three temporary drop-off locations for storm debris are now open for residential drop-off only, no contractors or businesses:
Transfer Facilities:
- Mid-County Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility, 19765 Kenilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte
- West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility, 7070 Environmental Way, Englewood
Hours of both Transfer facilities: 9 a.m. to gates closing at 4:45 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Special Drop-Off Location at the Landfill
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Charlotte County Landfill, 29751 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda
- Hours: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays.
The following restrictions apply at all drop-off locations:
- Proof of county residency is required. Residents need to bring a valid form of identification to include name, photo, and local address. Photo identification from other areas must be accompanied by a current utility bill or document showing proof of residency at a Charlotte County residential address. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted as proof of residency.
- Trailers cannot exceed 12 feet in length.
- Just storm debris: no perishable waste, such as household garbage, no yard trimmings in bags
- Residential only — no business or commercial use
Until further notice, the drop-off sites are unlimited in number of visits and amount of material dropped off.
All drop-off locations are free and accept debris from residential properties:
Construction and demolition materials, electronic waste (e-waste), household hazardous waste, white goods (large appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and dryers), vegetation not in bags.
For resource and recovery information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000.