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Public Works

APWA AccreditationThe Public Works Department utilizes a skilled, engaged workforce to enhance the quality of life for Charlotte County residents by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the community.

The Public Works Department builds and maintains roadways, bridges, navigable waterways, stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights and signs, rights-of-ways and landscaping in unincorporated areas of Charlotte County while protecting and preserving the environment.

The Department further provides solid waste management including curbside service and operation of the landfill, manages mosquito and aquatic weed control programs and operates the Indian Spring and Lieutenant Carl Bailey Cemeteries.

Department News

Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures July 28-Aug. 14 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures July 28-Aug. 14

July 23, 2026 9:46 am

Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures along the center median 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 14 for Walker Service to install landscaping in the medians.

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News Release - Mid-County Transfer Station & Recycling Facility Partial Closure Aug. 11 News Image

News Release - Mid-County Transfer Station & Recycling Facility Partial Closure Aug. 11

July 22, 2026 10:21 am

The Mid-County Transfer & Recycling Facility located at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd, Port Charlotte, will be partially closed starting Aug. 11 for renovations.

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Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive Intermittent Lane Closures July 22-29 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive Intermittent Lane Closures July 22-29

July 21, 2026 10:04 am

Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 29 for Lumos to install underground fiber.

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