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Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill)
Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill) is a landfill in Charlotte County, FL, listed under Punta Gorda. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris and tires. Charlotte County has 3 sites in our directory, including this one. EPA records show it took in about 291,171 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 29751 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Directions |
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| County | Charlotte County, FL |
| Phone | (941) 764-4360 |
| Website | charlottecountyfl.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 7 am to 12:30 pm Unloading must be finished by 5 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Hand unloaders must enter 30 minutes before closing. The county also lists slightly different hours elsewhere on the page, so call to confirm. |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Tires |
| Not accepted | used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries from households, rechargeable batteries from households, mercury devices, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous waste |
| Payment | card |
| Operator | Charlotte County Solid Waste (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1975 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: charlottecountyfl.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Charlotte County
- Residents get 12 free visits per fiscal year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) to the county mini-transfer and recycling facilities; recycling and household hazardous waste visits do not count toward the limit. Source
- Proof of Charlotte County residency is required at the mini-transfer facilities: a valid photo ID showing name and local address (an out-of-area ID must be paired with a current utility bill or similar document showing a Charlotte County address). P.O. boxes are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- Gulf Coast Landfill Landfill
- Section 16 Landfill Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Lee County Household Chemical Waste & Electronics Recycling Facility Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Charlotte County
All 3 drop-off sites in Charlotte County · Hazardous waste · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill)?
29751 Zemel Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill)?
Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill) is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and tires. Not accepted: used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries from households, rechargeable batteries from households, mercury devices, fluorescent bulbs and hazardous waste.
Is Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill) open to the public?
As far as we know: public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
How much does it cost to dump at Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill)?
Waste generated in county (per ton): $49.88; Waste generated in county, minimum: $5.00; Waste generated out of county (per ton): $99.74; Waste generated out of county, minimum: $17.00. Rates as listed on the county landfill page; the page shows no effective date, so call (941) 764-4360 for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill) open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 7 am to 12:30 pm. Unloading must be finished by 5 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Hand unloaders must enter 30 minutes before closing. The county also lists slightly different hours elsewhere on the page, so call to confirm..
What other landfills are near Charlotte County Sanitary Landfill (Zemel Rd Landfill)?
Gulf Coast Landfill in Fort Myers (18 mi), Section 16 Landfill in Arcadia (26 mi) and Lee/Hendry County Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility in Lehigh Acres (32 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Punta Gorda?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Lee County Household Chemical Waste & Electronics Recycling Facility, about 17 miles away.
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