Recycling Centers in Punta Gorda, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Punta Gorda, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Punta Gorda, Florida. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Punta Gorda area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Punta Gorda: A Local Guide
Punta Gorda, the seat of Charlotte County in Southwest Florida, has three recycling and waste facilities serving its roughly 20,000 residents: the county-operated landfill on Zemel Road, a scrap metal buying yard on Dalewood Street, and a former auto-salvage and mulch operation on Duncan Road that multiple sources indicate is now permanently closed.
The anchor facility is the Charlotte County Landfill at 29751 Zemel Rd — the county's primary solid-waste disposal site. It accepts general waste, clean fill (tile, gravel, small concrete), tires, and boats from residents and commercial haulers. Tipping fees run $49.88 per ton for in-county loads ($5 minimum) and the scale house takes Visa or Mastercard only. Hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 7 AM–12:30 PM.
For metal recycling and scrap, Trademark Metals Recycling at 5005 Dalewood St (a Nucor company, 28+ years operating) pays market rates for copper, aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, and household appliances. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon. Call (941) 575-0586 ahead of a visit to get current scrap prices.
Household hazardous waste — motor oil, paint, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, electronics — is not accepted at the Zemel Road landfill. Charlotte County routes these items to its Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities in Port Charlotte and Englewood. City of Punta Gorda residents can also drop sharps containers at the City Fire Department office at 1410 Tamiami Trail, Monday–Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Nearby cities with additional recycling options include Port Charlotte (home to the county's Mini-Transfer facilities) and Fort Myers in Lee County to the south. Explore all Florida recycling centers for statewide coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Punta Gorda
Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste in Punta Gorda?
The Charlotte County Landfill on Zemel Rd does not accept household hazardous waste. Charlotte County operates year-round HHW drop-off at its Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facilities in Port Charlotte and Englewood, accepting paint, pesticides, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics — residential use only.
Does Charlotte County charge to dump at the Punta Gorda landfill?
Yes. The Charlotte County Landfill charges in-county residents and businesses $49.88 per ton with a $5 minimum. Clean fill (tile, gravel, small concrete pieces without rebar) is accepted at no charge. Payment is by Visa or Mastercard only.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Punta Gorda?
Trademark Metals Recycling at 5005 Dalewood St buys copper, aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, and appliances. Open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon. Green Planet Recycling at 4694 Duncan Rd appears to be permanently closed based on multiple listing sources — call ahead before visiting.
Can out-of-county residents use the Charlotte County Landfill?
Yes, but at a higher rate. Out-of-county waste is charged $99.74 per ton with a $17 minimum — double the in-county rate. Construction or demolition debris brought by out-of-county haulers requires a current building permit number.