West Charlotte Recycling Facility

7070 Environmental Way Port Charlotte FL 33981 USA

4.3 (76 reviews)

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West Charlotte Recycling Facility recycling center in Port Charlotte, FL - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

recycling drop-off mini-transfer station household hazardous waste scrap metal Charlotte County C&D debris residents only

Services offered

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

Areas served

Charlotte County, FLPort Charlotte, FLEnglewood, FLLittle Gasparilla Island, FL

Not accepted

Business or commercial wasteFirearms and ammunitionPerishable waste such as household garbageYard trimmings in plastic trash bagsE-waste (must schedule a residential pickup)Trailers longer than 12 feet or wider than 6 feet

Frequently asked questions

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.

What materials can I recycle here?

Plastics, cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, glass containers, aluminum and steel cans, and scrap metals such as pipe and metal frames. The facility also takes cooking oil, household hazardous waste, and batteries.

Can Little Gasparilla Island residents use this facility?

Yes. Starting February 2025, Little Gasparilla Island residents may use the West County Transfer and Mini Recycling Facility only, for a $10 fee per visit (VISA and MasterCard only).

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Robert Haynes

2 months ago

Google review

The people here have always been very friendly and very helpful. Makes me. Feel good about the county government. That does not always happen.

Michelle Slater-Piza

2 months ago

Google review

Easy peesy! Pull up show your Charlotte Couny ID and be directed to a bin.

K Cromie

9 months ago

Google review

Super inconvenient hours barely open: as others mentioned: WHY closed Mondays? & Please what about weekday workers that only have weekends to get projects completed? their home cleanup stuff that needs hauling after a weekend's work? No Mondays? And then closing at 3:45 rest of the week? That's issues piling like yesterday's trash. Charlotte Co's got people working 9-to-5 (or later!) & then... CC dump's banker's hours. That makes it hard for residents to do the right thing. CC Dump needs hours that work for the People not just for itself. Later closings should be considered- perhaps once a week even: later eve hours for those working late shifts & home projects. If Charlotte County really wants residents to clean up they should make it easier hours (such as those unfortunate with code issues). It's Time to rethink these hours and give the community a hand to help get things tidied up.

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