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Office Address

LUESA
2145 Suttle Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28208

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

980-314-3867[email protected]

Community Recycling and Waste Reduction

  • ​Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful

    Engaging individuals to take responsibility for improving their community environment.

  • Purchase Mulch and Compost

    Solid Waste and Recycling sells compost and mulch at its full service drop off recycling centers.

  • Recycle the Runway

    Recycle the Runway offers high school students from public or private Mecklenburg County schools an opportunity to create avant-garde fashions out of recycled materials.

  • Report Litter and Illegal Dumping

    Information on who to contact if you see litter or illegal dumping. 

  • School Recycling and Trash Disposal

    Solid Waste and Recycling has a partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to collect trash and recyclables. 

  • Secure Paper Shred Events

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling offers secure paper shred events to County residents each spring and fall at Compost Central and Recycling Center.

    This service is available at: Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

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Office Address

LUESA
2145 Suttle Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28208

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

980-314-3867[email protected]

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