Storm Debris Pickup and Garbage Collection – charlottecountyfl.gov

Curbside waste and recycling will not be collected Thursday. Collection will resume Friday for Thursday customers. Debris drop-off locations, mini-transfer facilities, and the landfill will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Storm-related debris is collected separately from household garbage. Place separated storm-related debris curbside, not in the roadway, to prevent safety issues. Please be patient. It will likely take a few months to complete all debris removal.

Household Garbage Collection

• Waste Management is collecting household garbage and recycling on your regularly scheduled pickup day.
• Recycling must be in the recycling cart to be collected.
• Hurricane debris is being picked up by a separate contractor.
• Residents missing carts should contact Waste Management at 941.697.0012. 

Private Property and Commercial Debris Removal

FDEM is now accepting applications from private and commercial property owners who would like assistance for the assessment and removal of qualifying debris, including vehicles. To apply for storm debris removal:

Curbside Storm Debris

The first initial cycle of the pickup of storm-related debris has begun with vegetative debris only. There will be additional pickup cycles for the separate debris piles. Please be patient. It will likely take several months to complete all debris removal. Keep all debris away from fire hydrants, backflow preventers or water meter boxes.

Separate Storm-related Debris

Storm-related debris must be separated into piles at the curb. 

Vegetative Debris (e.g., tree branches, logs, plants)  

• Do NOT place in bags.
• Debris does not have to be bundled or cut into smaller pieces. 

Construction Debris (e.g., building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet)

• Do NOT place in bags.
• Household chemicals cannot be placed at the curb.

Appliances

• Remove all contents from refrigerators before placing at curbside.

Storm Debris Drop-Off

The sites accept white goods, storm-related yard or vegetation debris, and construction and demolition debris from residential properties.

• No Business or Commercial use (must use the landfill).
• No perishable waste, such as household garbage.
• Debris in bags is not accepted; debris may be brought in bags, but must be dumped on site.

Storm Debris Drop-Off Locations

Charlotte County residents can drop off storm debris from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Sunday (trailers cannot exceed 12 feet in length).

• Placida West Boat Ramp (debris drop-off only, not for launching boats), 12560 Placida Road, Placida
• Florida Street (south county area), 7000 Florida St. Punta Gorda
• West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility (Unlimited visits until further notice),
  7070 Environmental Way, Englewood 
• Mid-County Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility (Unlimited visits until further notice),
  19765 Kenilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte 

Charlotte County Landfill (Fees Apply)

• The landfill is open for business and residential waste.
• Monday-Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
   

Current fees (credit cards only):

• County Residents: $39.28 per ton (minimum charge is $5)
• Out-of-County: $78.54 per ton (minimum charge is $17)
• Tires: $125.46 per ton in-county and $141.82 per ton out-of-county
• Asbestos: $109.10 per ton (in-county asbestos only)
• Special Handling: $50 per event
• Account Application: Call 941.764.4360