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News from City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services - October 2014

Solid Waste Services Joins Forces with Repreve

Solid Waste Services has joined forces with Repreve to promote the plastic bottle recycling contest! The top three CMS schools with the most plastic bottles collected will win tickets to Marvel Universe Live! For additional information and contest registration, visit this link http://www.repreve.com/recyclingchallenge. 

Marvel Universe Contest

Recycling Item Spotlight ... Glass

Did you know you may recycle glass in the Recycle it! curbside collection program? Acceptable glass items include glass jars, glass beverage containers and baby food containers. It doesn't matter the shape or the color of the glass, it can be recycled.

Glass is made from quartz sand, soda ash and limestone. It can be recycled over and over without losing its quality. When recycling glass, that glass item has the potential to be back into the retail fold in approximately 30 days (recycle center to shelf)!  

The best tips for recycling glass is to rinse and remove all residue from the recyclable item. Before placing items in your recycling cart, make sure all lids are removed. For more information on the Recycle it! program, please visit http://recycleit.charlottenc.gov, download the Curb it! mobile app or call CharMeck 311 (704.336.7600). 

   Glass Recycling

Shred it Event

Better Business Bureau Nationwide “Secure Your ID” Day - Free Shredding

Date: Saturday, October 18 (rain or shine)

Time: 9 a.m. to Noon

MAIN Location: IKEA Parking Lot, 8300 IKEA Blvd.

For additional information, click here.

   Paper Shredding

New County Compost and Recycling Center Community Meeting

Mecklenburg County will be hosting a Community Information Meeting to present the design of the new County Compost and Recycling Center. All residents are invited and urged to attend. For additional information, visit wipeoutwaste.

Compost Relocation Flyer

Got Collection Issues?

Solid Waste Services is available to all residents. If you ever have any Curb it! collection issues, please contact Solid Waste Services via CharMeck 311.