Environmental & Extension Services Department - Solid Waste Division

Curbside Recycling Program

Composting - Vermicomposting - Flyer - Recycle Bin Request

Bin #1

  • NEWSPAPERS
  • JUNK MAIL
  • MAGAZINES
  • PHONE BOOKS
  • PAPERBOARD
  • 3'x3' CARDBOARD under the bin

Bin #2

  • PLASTIC CONTAINERS codes 1 & 2 only (no caps)
  • STEEL CANS no lids
  • CLEAR, BROWN, GREEN GLASS
  • ALUMINUM CANS

Garbage:
Garbage is collected twice a week. Please keep toys, bikes, and other "keepers" away from the curb on collection days.  That way they will not be "trashed" by mistake.

Curbside Yard Trimmings
Place your yard trimmings loose in an extra garbage can, paper lawn and leaf bag, or bundled. The cans or bundles cannot weigh more than 40 pounds each. Limbs cannot be more than six (6) feet in length and ten (10) inches in diameter. Yard trimmings will NOT be picked up at the curb in plastic bags.

Special Collection Services:
Waste Management provides two no-charge curbside collections of unbundled yard trimmings, refuse, or bulky items (no construction and demolition debris from renovation or home improvement) from residential units per year, excluding disaster related clean-ups. Residents should notify Waste Management at 629-1106 or toll free 1-877-567-2974 to request this service. Each pick-up should not exceed ten (10) cubic yards.

Whitegoods Programs: (stoves, washers, household furnishings and bedding)
Single-family residents can dispose of old furniture and appliances at no extra charge. Place items at the curb and the route drivers will notify Waste Management to schedule service. NOTE: Remove doors from refrigerators and dish washers.

Motor Oil

Oil Filter Recycling

Residents living in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda (unincorporated) and Englewood can recycle their Used Oil Filters along with the used motor oil.

Motor Oil:
Put motor oil in a clean, clear plastic gallon container with screw cap and USED OIL label at the curb on your regular trash day.

Oil Filters:
Place your drained oil filter in a clear plastic newspaper sleeve or   in a ziplock bag with a USED OIL label at the curb on your regular trash day.

Lead Acid Batteries

All residents in unincorporated Charlotte County can place car or truck batteries at the curb for regular trash pickup.

Tires

Charlotte County residents can recycle six (6) passenger tires per year curbside.  Residents in unincorporated areas can place tires with rims at the curb on their recycling day.