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  1. Extreme Weather: Update on Mecklenburg County Homeless Shelters, Closures, and Service Changes

    In response to the extreme winter weather and cold temperatures forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin Saturday evening, Jan. 24, and last at least until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 27
  2. Mecklenburg County Now Accepting Plastic Bags and Wraps at Full-Service and Staffed Recycling Centers

    That mountain of plastic bags you’ve been hoarding in your garage is about to find a new home. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting plastic bags and wraps as part of its enhanced recycling program.
  3. No Grinches Here: Go Green this Holiday by Recycling Right

    The holiday season brings with it lots of good tidings and cheer – as well as lots of trash. Statistics show Americans toss more than 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Years. 
  4. Solid Waste Encourages Residents to Refresh their Recycling Knowledge this America Recycles Day

    America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and the Mecklenburg County Solid Waste team is asking residents to make sure they know how to recycle right.
  5. Touch-A-Truck Returns

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Recycling will host its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  6. County Building Renamed for Water Quality Advocate Rusty Rozzelle

    On Sept. 16, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved the renaming of the Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) building to the Russell S. Rozzelle Office Building. 
  7. Residents Invited to Drop Off Recyclables During Take-Back Event

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is hosting a Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 20, where residents can drop off their unwanted recyclables.
  8. Stop the Spark: Properly Dispose of Rechargeable Batteries to Prevent Fires

    Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte are encouraging residents and businesses to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries to avoid fires in the waste processing system, including collection trucks, landfills and recycling centers.  
  9. William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center Now Open 

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Park and Recreation are excited to announce that the William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center is now re-open, following enhancements to enlarge the site and make it a staffed center.
  10. Solid Waste: Keeping Our Sewers Pollution Free

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste was recently recognized by Charlotte Water for their pollution prevention efforts at the Foxhole landfill.