Charlotte County Waste Tire Amnesty Day event is on January 31, 2026, Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has awarded a contract (C671CA) to Charlotte County for a Waste Tire Amnesty Day event scheduled for January 31, 2026. The contract, valued at $25,000.00, covers transportation, processing, disposal costs, and equipment rental associated with tire collection. The event will be held at the Charlotte County Administration building located at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida, with operational procedures managed by the county in collaboration with Waste Management and ReWorld.

Specific event parameters include accepting up to 12 car and light truck tires per resident, with residents required to present photo ID and proof of residency. Tires will be collected between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, then transported to the Charlotte County Landfill at 29751 Zemel Rd., Punta Gorda, FL. ReWorld, located in Tampa, will handle tire disposition. The county is responsible for advertising and staffing the event, with FDEP reimbursing collection and processing costs. All tire movements will be documented and reported via email to specified FDEP contacts, and tires will be processed at a permitted Waste Tire Processing/Disposal Facility. The contract period runs from the award date of November 10, 2025, to June 30, 2026.