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Mar 31, 2023 09:32AM
Bi-monthly Column where Mecklenburg County Solid Waste experts provide updates, educate and answer some of the most frequently asked questions
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May 31, 2022 09:31AM
During Waste and Recycling Workers Appreciation Week, County Residential Recycling Educators will present an informational webinar at 6 p.m. on June 15
Nov 30, 2021 09:34AM
Within a recent span of seven days, Mecklenburg County had to extinguish five separate small fires at waste facilities, all due to misplaced rechargeable batteries
Jul 30, 2021 12:00PM
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is partnering with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste to host a free electronics take-back event from 9 a.m. to noon, August 28, at the Compost Central and Recycling Center in Charlotte
Mar 31, 2021 09:41PM
Reduce your carbon footprint with upcycled yard products available at the Compost Central and Foxhole Full-Service Centers
Jan 02, 2021 01:01PM
In cooperation with Goodwill Industries, Mecklenburg County Solid Waste will conduct a post-holiday free electronics take-back event from 9 a.m. to noon, January 22 and 23
Oct 02, 2020 05:04PM ● By Jeff Smithberger
Jeff Smithberger, Director Mecklenburg Solid Waste, has answers to the County's 7 most frequently asked solid waste questions
Sep 30, 2020 12:00PM
Living by the motto “When in doubt throw it out,” creates anxiety for the eco-conscious but wishful recycling produces tremendous challenges and is very costly. It is much better to reduce or change consumption habits to decrease household waste.
Jeff Smithberger is the Director of Solid Waste Management for Mecklenburg County. He and his team are responsible for the guidance and management of the County’s solid waste programs and services, including recycling.
Mar 28, 2020 01:01PM ● By Shannon Mc Kenzie
Mecklenburg County's compost and mulch program provides a full 360° of your yard waste
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