Curb It News! Oct. 2018

Posted in: Madison Park

meet and eat 2018

Register for CLTMECKGOV Meet & Eats @bit.ly/cltmeetandeats today!

 

Throughout the month of October from 6-8 p.m. drop in, eat and meet Team Charlotte to share what’s important for your community. City and County leaders are ready to hear your views to help shape Charlotte’s future.  Last year's Meet & Eat series was a success, but there will be some great additions to this year's that you certainly won't want to miss! 2018 Meet & Eat additions include ::

  1. 11 Mecklenburg county departments will be in attendance. This year the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg county will be joining forces. County departments include the Public Health department, Department of Social Services, Tax Assessor, Community Support Services, Child Support and the Sheriff department. During the events, attendees can register for different county services and learn more information about county services and programs.
  2. Health screenings will be available. Diabetes is one of the top five chronic illness in Mecklenburg County. Two key indicators are high blood pressure and A1C3 numbers. The Public Health department will be checking blood pressure and conducting A1C3 testing.  
  3. There will be special guests and entertainment from the local community. Team Charlotte would like to highlight local talent in the Charlotte community. There will be special guests, hosts and entertaining performances at the events. 

Six different events are scheduled across the city for your convenience. 

  • October 4: Albermarle Road Rec Center, 5027 Idlewild Road, 28227
  • October 9: Arbor Glen Rec Center, 1520 Clanton Road, 28208
  • October 11: Sugaw Creek Rec Center, 943 W. Sugar Creek Road, 28213
  • October 18: Elon Rec Center, 11401 Ardrey Kell Road, 28277
  • October 23: Charlotte Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Avenue, 28205, (Park at 1105 Otts Street)
  • October 25: Ivory Baker Rec Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, 28206

Register to attend the best one for you today! 


Yard Waste Preparation is Easy as 5,4,3,2,1!

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An example of yard waste prepared properly.

 

Fall is here! Fall means cooler weather and barer trees. Help make the collection process a breeze by preparing your yard waste properly. Remember these preparation guidelines when preparing your yard waste. 

  • No longer than five feet. All tree limbs and loose debris should be no longer than five feet. 
  • No wider than four inches. All limbs and debris should be no wider than four inches in diameter.
  • No higher than three feet. Piles of any yard waste item should be no higher than three feet and three feet away from any object such as a mailbox or cart.  
  • No closer than two feet. Piles of limbs and loose debris should be no closer than two feet from any other pile. 
  • One fast and easy collection. When yard waste is prepared properly at the curb it makes the process safe and more efficient. 

For more information on how yard waste preparation visit the yard waste collection page


3 Reasons Why You Should Switch to Kraft Bags

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Get your kraft bags at one of the four Mecklenburg County recycling centers. Learn more @meckyardbags.com.

 

Paper lawn bags are large brown paper bags used for yard waste. If you do a lot of yard work or looking for an alternative to plastic bags. Here are three reasons why you should start using paper lawn bags.

  1. Paper lawn bags eliminate plastic from collection. When your yard waste is picked up, it has to first be debagged. Sometimes particles from the plastic bag get mixed in with the yard waste. Not all of the plastic particles can be removed from the yard waste, which reduces the value and quality of the finished compost. 
  2. Paper lawn bags are compostable and improve the environment. Paper lawn bags are extremely environmentally friendly. Paper lawn bags saves natural resources, reduce soil erosion, prevent polluted storm water runoff into lakes, and streams and provide a valuable compost product that can be used to enrich the soils of our community.
  3. Collection happens faster at your home. When paper lawn bags are used, the debagging process is eliminated. This means that yard waste can be collected quickly and easily. 

Overall, paper lawn bags are great! They help the environment and improve the collection process. Mecklenburg County is giving away free paper lawn bags to residents. Click here if you would like more information on how and where to get your own.  

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