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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.

The Mid-County Transfer & Recycling Facility, located at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd. in Port Charlotte, will be partially closed starting Tuesday, Aug. 11, for renovations. The facility will only be open for scrap metal, household hazardous waste, sharps (hypodermic needles), waste tires and recyclable item drop-off. The C.A.R.E. ReUse Store will also be closed. Residents are encouraged to use the West Charlotte Mini-Transfer & Recycling Facility, located at 7070 Environmental Way in Englewood. Both facilities are open from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Transfer facilities are self-service. Residents are responsible for unloading all waste and debris. County employees are not permitted to assist with unloading.

Department News

Traffic Advisory - Rio Villa Drive Intermittent Lane Closures between Magnolia Way and Palm Drive  News Image

Traffic Advisory - Rio Villa Drive Intermittent Lane Closures between Magnolia Way and Palm Drive

Sep. 4, 2026 10:53 am

Rio Villa Drive between Magnolia Way and Palm Drive will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 for Public Works crews to perform boom mowing and maintenance of the right-of-way.

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Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure on Veterans Boulevard at Loveland Boulevard and Torrington Street Intersections  News Image

Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure on Veterans Boulevard at Loveland Boulevard and Torrington Street Intersections

Sep. 4, 2026 9:00 am

The eastbound right-hand lane on Veterans Boulevard at the Loveland Boulevard and Torrington Street intersections will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Nov. 27 for EHC Construction to perform roadway construction.

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Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming News Image

Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming

Sep. 2, 2026 11:28 am

There will be multiple intermittent lane closures throughout Charlotte County 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 18 for work crews to trim palm trees.

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