Community Recycling and Waste Reduction

Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful

Engaging individuals to take responsibility for improving their community environment.
Paper Shredding Services

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
Purchase Mulch and Compost

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