The North Meck Full-Service Recycling Center and the Hickory Grove Full-Service Recycling Center will CLOSE EARLY on October 16, 2025 at 10AM.

This is one day only for an Employee Event. The Compost Central and Foxhole Full Service Centers will remain open and close at 4PM.

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