Plastic bags cannot go through the recycling center in Mecklenburg County.  All items should be tossed clean and empty into the green recycling cans. 

DON'T BAG Anything in those cans.

You are clogging up the recycling belts and causing Break Downs.

Workers have to cut the bags out of the belts and racks that move the items through the sorting system at the Recycling Center.   

This does not only stop they system making it less efficient, workers get cut when they have to spend time cutting the plastic off the conveyor system. 

So Remember toss it empty and rinse it out.   Do not put it in plastic bags or paper bags.    The system is a single stream sort that sorts the green can contents. 

Your bagged items in plastic do nothing but slow the process and cause issues.

No plastic bags period in the green carts.

You can tour the recycling center this July if you sign up to take the tour.

Tour Waste Facilities On July 30

Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste once it leaves the curb? If you have, then this tour is for you! If you haven't wondered then this tour is still for you because you need to think about managing your waste! Solid Waste Services' Healthy Communities program has arranged an awesome facilities tour for you. On July 30, you'll be able to take a guided tour of Mecklenburg County's landfill (garbage), Compost Central (yard waste) and Materials Recovery Facility (recycling) centers. Learn what should and shouldn't be placed curbside and the health affects our waste has on us. Find out what changes you can make to minimize your waste consumption for a healthier you and Charlotte. To register and for additional information on the Facilities Tour, July 30, go to hctour.eventbrite.com.

Kidney disease. Heart disease. Cancer. Stroke. Diabetes. We all know someone suffering from these diseases. Not only are they top five causes of death in Mecklenburg County, they also can be caused by pollution.

In fact, research shows that long term exposure to air pollution can cause kidney disease. The methane gas from landfills contribute to air pollution, which is more potent than carbon dioxide. The more trash we place in landfills, the worse pollution becomes, making us sick.

It doesn’t matter how healthy we eat or how much we exercise, if the environment is polluted we can still get sick. Join us as we tour Mecklenburg County’s waste disposal facilities to see just how much we are throwing away - and learn more about how simple changes in our daily routine can improve local air quality.

Tour includes a trip to the landfill, recycling and composting centers.

Attendees will meet at the Solid Waste office and use a tour bus to visit the facility. Breakfast, snacks and games will be provided.

Register to attend this free event.

When

Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar

Where

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services - 1105 Otts Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 - View Map View Map

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