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Join Team Charlotte for Dinner and Conversation

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Help transform your city by attending Meet & Eat with CLTMECKGOV taking place throughout the month of October.


When was the last time you shared a meal and (more importantly) your views on the city with the city?  If you can’t remember the last time or if the answer is never, we have some great news! You’re invited to Meet & Eat with Team Charlotte.

 

With 44 families moving to Charlotte daily, the city is rapidly changing. Instead of feeling like a spectator to the changes, we want you to be a part of the change and have your say in the direction of the city.  

 

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.  

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

October 3 :: Tom Sykes Recreational Center :: 1501 Euclid Avenue

October 10 :: Arbor Glen Outreach Center :: 1520 Clanton Road

October 12 :: Albemarle Rd. Recreational Center :: 5027 Idlewild Road

October 17 :: Elon Recreational Center :: 11401 Ardrey Kell Road

October 24 :: Sugaw Creek Recreational Center :: 943 W. Sugar Creek Road

October 30 :: The Park Church :: 6029 Beatties Ford Road.

Join us! Find the best date and location for you and register at tiny.cc/meetandeat. Free dinner and childcare will be provided.


Three Reasons Why You Should Switch to Paper Lawn Bags

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Paper lawn bags are great to use for yard waste.

 

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. For a limited time, 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.  


Beautify Your Yard for "Dirt Cheap" During Mulch Maddness

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Mecklenburg County will deliver mulch and compost to your home.

 

In Mecklenburg County, yard waste is composted and used to create high quality mulch and compost. These products can be incorporated into your garden and lawn and are sure to produce beautiful results.

Pricing ::

  • Mulch starts at $10 per cubic yard
  • Compost starts at $20  per cubic yard
  • Delivery starts at $85/load

The mulch and compost are available for purchase by the cubic yard, which is the equivalent to ten 40lb bags of mulch, or twenty 40lb bags of compost. Mulch and compost are available for pick up at the new Compost Central location, 140 Valleydale Rd. The products are also available for delivery. Call 704.621.7372 or 980.314.3880 for more information.


Register for the Food Too Good to Waste Challenge

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Registration for the Food Too Good to Waste Challenge ends in less than two weeks.

 

Don't forget to register for the Food Too Good to Waste Challenge! Registration ends October 18.

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