Yard work done? Book pickup for contractor bags of leaves, grass clippings and small trimmings. Choose your bag count for an exact price. Loose piles need a photo quote.
You have already spent your time clearing the yard. Choose how many contractor bags are going and give the cleanup a finish date, with a price you can see before booking.
Count bags, not branches.
One filled contractor bag is one item. Add the quantity you need.
Know the total now.
The first bag starts the order; every other bag uses the additional-item price.
Follow the pickup.
Choose a day, receive updates and see photos after collection.
Use standard contractor bags for the online price. Every bag must be carryable and weigh 50 lb or less.
Leaves, grass and small trimmings.
Bag the loose material before pickup. Small branches must fit inside the bag without making it unsafe to handle.
A loose pile needs its own plan.
Unbagged brush, branches or yard waste? Text photos and your ZIP code for a custom quote. Do not book a loose yard pile as a number of contractor bags.
Keep dirt and gravel separate.
Neither is included in a contractor bag. Tell our team about soil, rocks, sod or mixed heavy material before booking.
Yard debris removal prices in Port Charlotte
First item / additional item
Contractor bag$69 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Charlotte County collects yard trimmings curbside in an extra can, a paper lawn and leaf bag or tied bundles, with weight and size limits.
City cost & eligibility
The county publishes no separate yard trimmings charge. Confirm the load and any current charge with Waste Management or the Solid Waste Division.
When & how
Yard trimmings go out on the scheduled collection day; oversized trimmings can go to a Mini-Transfer facility during its 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday hours.
Get it ready
Keep each item under 40 pounds, use paper bags rather than plastic, and keep limbs under six feet long and ten inches in diameter. The facilities take oversized trimmings between 10 and 20 inches in diameter, 6 to 8 feet long, or in bundles over 40 pounds.
Bulk material has to come from the improved property assessed the annual sanitation fee and be placed in front of it. Debris placed on adjacent or across-the-street property is not collected and has to be removed from the curb within 24 hours.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Charlotte County Solid Waste Division and Waste Management
Use the county curbside bulk allowance
Improved residential properties in Charlotte County that pay the annual sanitation fee and have up to four cubic yards of bulky items, refuse or unbundled yard trimmings for one week.
Cost & conditions
The county publishes no separate bulk load price. Confirm the load and any current charge with Waste Management or the Solid Waste Division.
Arrange it
Place the load in front of the property on the scheduled service day, and add up to ten more items of properly bundled, bagged or containerized yard waste.
Renovation and home improvement debris, anything over four cubic yards, and material placed on a neighbouring or across-the-street property are prohibited.
Charlotte County Solid Waste Division and Waste Management
Use a Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility
Charlotte County residents with proof of residency who are self-hauling recyclables, scrap metal, tires, furniture, oversized yard trimmings, household hazardous waste or limited renovation debris.
Cost & conditions
The first 12 visits each fiscal year are free for county residents with proof of residency; recycling and household hazardous waste do not count toward them. The charge beyond the allowance is not published, so confirm before travel.
Arrange it
Use the Mid-County facility at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd. in Port Charlotte or the West Charlotte facility at 7070 Environmental Way in Englewood, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and unload your own material.
Business waste, firearms and ammunition, household garbage, plastic-bagged yard trimmings, e-waste and long trailers are prohibited. The Mid-County facility is partially closed for renovations and currently takes only scrap metal, household hazardous waste, sharps, waste tires and recyclables.
Charlotte County Solid Waste Division and Waste Management
Haul to the Charlotte County Landfill
Residents and haulers bringing county-generated waste, renovation debris or oversized loads to 29751 Zemel Road in Punta Gorda.
Cost & conditions
From $49.88 per ton of waste generated in Charlotte County, effective October 1, 2026, with a minimum charged load; card only. Charlotte County residents and haulers. Payment is by Visa or MasterCard only, and cash is not accepted. Out-of-county waste is charged at a higher published rate.
Arrange it
Gate hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, with unloading finished 30 minutes before the stated close. Hand-unloaders must enter 30 minutes before closing.
Wide loads are not being accepted and every load has to be contained within the trailer. Haulers disposing of construction and demolition debris must give the origin building permit number or the load is charged at the out-of-county rate.
Charlotte County runs the routes for this address. Curbside bulk covers four cubic yards a week, appliances and electronics are request-only pickups, and tires run on the recycling day. Renovation debris is prohibited in the curbside pile and has to go to a Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility within its limits or to the county landfill at 29751 Zemel Road, which charges by the ton and takes card payment only. The Mid-County facility on Kenilworth Blvd. is the closest drop-off, but it is partially closed for renovations and currently takes only scrap metal, household hazardous waste, sharps, waste tires and recyclables; the county points residents to the West Charlotte facility in Englewood meanwhile. Residential curbside service rulesMini-Transfer and Recycling Facility rulesCharlotte County Landfill hours and tipping fees
Mini-transfer facility in Port Charlotte
Mid-County Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility
19765 Kenilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Recyclables, scrap metals such as pipe and metal frames, household hazardous waste, paints and pesticides, batteries, motor oil and filters, cooking oil, sharps, waste tires and limited renovation debris.
Proof of county residency is required and P.O. box addresses are not accepted. Twelve free visits per fiscal year, with recycling and household hazardous waste exempt from the count. The facility is partially closed for renovations and currently takes only scrap metal, household hazardous waste, sharps, waste tires and recyclables. Self-service only: residents unload their own material.
8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with all unloading finished by 4 p.m. Closed on county holidays.
The first 12 visits each fiscal year are free for county residents with proof of residency; the charge beyond the allowance is not published, so confirm before travel.
Mini-transfer facility the county points residents to
West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility
7070 Environmental Way, Englewood, FL
The same recyclables, scrap metals, household hazardous waste, batteries, motor oil, sharps, waste tires up to 22 inches and limited renovation and furniture material as the county's other facility.
Proof of county residency is required, with 12 free visits per fiscal year and recycling and household hazardous waste exempt from the count. Business waste, household garbage, plastic-bagged yard trimmings, e-waste and firearms are prohibited. Self-service only.
8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with all unloading finished by 4 p.m. Closed on county holidays.
The first 12 visits each fiscal year are free for county residents with proof of residency; the charge beyond the allowance is not published, so confirm before travel.
County-generated household and construction waste, clean debris such as tile, dirt, gravel and small pieces of concrete, oversized items, boats that are free of fluids with the tank removed, and waste tires.
Card only: Visa or MasterCard, no cash. Haulers must give the origin building permit number for construction and demolition loads or pay the out-of-county rate. Wide loads are not accepted and every load must be contained in the trailer. Used motor oil, batteries, mercury devices and fluorescent bulbs are routed to the curbside program or the Mini-Transfer facilities instead of burial.
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with unloading complete by 5 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with unloading complete by 1 p.m. Hand-unloaders must enter 30 minutes before closing.
From $49.88 per ton of waste generated in Charlotte County, effective October 1, 2026, with a minimum charged load; card only. Charlotte County residents and haulers paying by Visa or MasterCard. Out-of-county waste is charged at a higher published per-ton rate.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Port Charlotte.
How much is bagged yard debris pickup?+
One contractor bag is $69; each additional bag is $20. Select your bag count to see the total. Every bag must be carryable, weigh 50 lb or less, and contain no dirt or gravel.
Can you pick up a loose pile of branches or yard waste?+
Contact our team for a custom quote. Text a photo of the whole pile, its approximate dimensions, your ZIP code and a view of the pickup access. We confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you book.
Can I book regular paper yard bags?+
The online item for this service is a standard contractor bag. If your yard debris is in another kind of bag, send a photo so our team can confirm the right booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
How should yard trimmings be bagged for Charlotte County pickup?+
Loose in an extra garbage can, in a paper lawn and leaf bag, or in tied bundles. Trimmings in plastic bags are not picked up, and an item over 40 pounds, a limb over six feet or a limb over ten inches in diameter is refused.Official guidance
What do I need to use a Charlotte County transfer facility?+
Proof of county residency: photo identification showing your name and local address, or photo identification from elsewhere plus a current utility bill or document showing a Charlotte County residential address. P.O. box addresses are not accepted, and each fiscal year includes 12 free visits, with recycling and household hazardous waste not counted.Official guidance
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Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
