Solid Waste Services will provide Curb it! collection services - garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste - according to the normal collection schedule on Monday, September 1.

Residents are reminded of the following tips to ensure collection:

• Bag all garbage before placing it in the garbage rollout cart. Do not overfill the cart.
• Remove food/liquid residue and lids from all recyclable containers before placing them in the recycling cart. Do not bag recyclables.
• Place collection materials curbside by 6:30 am on day of collection. Rollout carts must be removed from curbside by midnight the same day.
• Place collection items within six feet of the curb. Please do not block the sidewalk.
• Call 311 (704.336.7600) or visit http://curbit.charlottenc.gov to schedule bulky waste collection.

For more information on the Curb it! program, please visit http://curbit.charlottenc.gov, download the Curb it! mobile app or call 311 (704.336.7600).

Aluminum is an acceptable recyclable item for collection in the Recycle it! curbside collection program. Acceptable aluminum items range from aluminum cans to foil to trays.

The best tip for recycling aluminum is to ensure all liquid/food residue is removed. Though it's not required by the City to crush your aluminum item, crushing your item does allow for more room in your cart, which you'll be able to recycle even more items!

There are many products made from recycled aluminum. Products such as foil, cans, bicycles, auto parts, airplane parts, jewlery and house siding. The list goes on and on.

For more information on the Recycle it! program, please visit http://recycleit.charlottenc.gov, download the Curb it! mobile app or call 311 (704.336.7600).

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services has teamed up for another year with the Carolina Panthers, Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful, Bojangles' and Charlotte Center City Partners to sack waste and score big for recycling with the Tailgate Recycling Program.

Volunteers will assist parking lot operators in distributing extra bags and sharing information with fans about what to recycle and with collection.

Volunteers are for regular home games and are needed from 9 am - Noon.

For more information, contact Jake Wilson at 704.432.1772 or 704.621.7372.