Port Charlotte, Florida

Recycling centers in Port Charlotte

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Mid County Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility

19765 Kenilworth Blvd Port Charlotte FL 33954 USA

4.4/5(127 reviews)

The Mid-County Mini-Transfer & Recycling site is located at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd. in Port Charlotte, FL. It provides residents with a location to dispose of various recyclable materials and household hazardous waste, as well as scrap metal. The site is partially closed for renovations, but residents can still drop off specific items during this time.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Plastics, Cardboard, Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Glass containers, Aluminum & Steel Cans, Scrap Metals, Cooking Oil, Batteries, Paints and Pesticides, Motor Oils, Hypodermic Needles

Services: Drop-off of scrap metal · Household hazardous waste disposal · Recycling services

What are the operating hours of the facility?

The facility is open from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

How many free visits can a resident make?

Residents are allowed 12 free visits per fiscal year.

Ozi Metal Recycling

4137 James St Port Charlotte FL 33980 USA

2.8/5(106 reviews)

Ozi Metal Recycling is listed as a recycling center at 4137 James Street in Port Charlotte. The local profile provides a phone number and operating schedule for this location.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Metal

Services: Metal recycling

Where is Ozi Metal Recycling located?

The directory lists 4137 James St, Port Charlotte, FL 33980.

West Charlotte Recycling Facility

7070 Environmental Way Port Charlotte FL 33981 USA

4.3/5(76 reviews)

The West Charlotte Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility is one of two self-service transfer stations run by Charlotte County's Solid Waste division, located at 7070 Environmental Way in Englewood, FL. Charlotte County residents can drop off recycling (plastics, cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum and steel cans, and scrap metals), household hazardous waste, batteries, cooking oil, C&D debris, tires, furniture, and yard trimmings. Residents unload their own materials and must show proof of county residency; each household gets 12 free visits per fiscal year, with recycling and household hazardous waste not counting toward that limit. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed on county holidays.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Plastics, Cardboard, Newspaper, Mixed paper, Glass containers, Aluminum and steel cans, Scrap metals (pipe, metal frames), Cooking oil, Household hazardous waste, Lead-acid batteries, Rechargeable batteries, Paints and pesticides, Motor oil and used oil filters, Hypodermic needles (sharps), Construction and demolition (C&D) debris, Tires with or without rims (22-inch maximum), Furniture and refuse, Residential yard trimmings

Services: Self-service waste and debris transfer (residents unload their own materials) · Recycling drop-off · Household hazardous waste disposal · Battery and cooking oil collection · C.A.R.E. ReUse Store donation drop-off

What hours is the West Charlotte facility open?

It is open 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All unloading must be completed by 4:00 p.m. The facility is closed on county-recognized holidays.

Who can use the facility, and is proof of residency required?

Use is for Charlotte County residents. You must bring a valid photo ID showing your name and local address. Photo ID from outside the area must be accompanied by a current utility bill or document proving a Charlotte County residential address. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted. Residents get 12 free visits per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30); recycling and household hazardous waste do not count toward the 12 visits.

Materials Accepted in Port Charlotte

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Port Charlotte include Plastics, Cardboard, Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Glass containers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Port Charlotte, Florida

Port Charlotte is unincorporated Charlotte County, so the county's Solid Waste division handles collection, with garbage, single-stream recycling, and yard trimmings all picked up on your scheduled day. Anything beyond the cart goes to one of two Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities, which require proof of county residency and allow each household 12 free visits per fiscal year. Recycling and household hazardous waste drop-offs do not count against that allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the Charlotte County recycling cart?

The county provides single-stream recycling, so materials can be commingled in one cart: junk mail, magazines, newspapers, phone books, cardboard and paperboard, steel and aluminum cans, cartons with no liquid left, plastic containers coded 1 through 7 and empty, and clear, brown, and green glass.

What is prohibited in the recycling cart?

Toys, food, yard waste, pool covers, coat hangers, foam cups, meat trays, egg cartons and packing materials, electronics or hazardous materials, plastic bags, medical waste including sharps and medicines, and extension cords, Christmas lights, or wires.

How many free trips do I get to a Mini-Transfer facility?

Residents are allowed 12 free visits per fiscal year, which runs October 1 through September 30. Recycling and household hazardous waste do not count toward those 12 visits. Little Gasparilla Island residents may use the West County facility only, at $10 per visit paid by VISA or MasterCard.

What proof of residency do the facilities require?

A valid form of identification showing your name, photo, and local address. Photo identification from other areas must be accompanied by a current utility bill or a document showing proof of residency at a Charlotte County residential address. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted.

When are the Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities open?

The Mid-County and West Charlotte facilities are both open 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with all unloading completed by 4:00 p.m. and no exceptions. They are self service, so residents unload their own waste and county employees are not permitted to assist. Call the Solid Waste Division at 941.764.4360 for details. Both are among the transfer stations serving the area.

Recycling tips for Port Charlotte

  • •Put yard trimmings loose in an extra garbage can, a paper lawn and leaf bag, or tied bundles.
  • •Return plastic bags to a supermarket rather than putting them in the recycling cart.
  • •Bring photo ID plus a utility bill if your identification is from outside the area.
  • •Arrive well before 3:45 p.m. so unloading is finished by the 4:00 p.m. cutoff.
  • •Save your 12 free visits for bulk waste, since recycling and hazardous waste trips are not counted.

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