Madison Park

Prepare Your Garbage Correctly

Please follow the procedures for Waste!

The Facts On Garbage Preparation

Improperly prepared garbage is creating problems around the City. Solid Waste Services has specific guidelines for proper item preparation. These guidelines ensure that garbage is collected each week and neighborhoods are free from litter. Proper preparation also prevents property damage.

A few basic rules to follow when preparing garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items for collection include:

Place the roll out cart more than 3 feet away from other items, and at least 2 feet from the curb
Cut, not fold, cardboard into 3 feet x 3 feet sections and place at curb for collection with recycling
Make sure yard waste piles are small enough for one person to pick up, and that limbs aren't longer than 5 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter.
For more information, including a full list of item-preparation guidelines, visit http://curbit.charmeck.org.





Brandi N. Williams, APR
Public Information Officer
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
704-336-6684 (office)
704.353.0330 (fax)
http://curbit.charmeck.org

Guarantee that plastic an afterlife! Plastics are used to make products we use everyday like milk jugs, luggage and clothing. Although almost all plastics are recyclable, only no. 1 and no. 2 plastics are recyclable in the CURB IT! residential recycling program. RECYCLE IT!