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 Last Chance to Attend: the Neighborhood Exchange & Leadership Awards is right around the corner!

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Remember to register to attend the City of Charlotte's 2017 Neighborhood Exchange & Leadership Awards, 8 a.m.—2 p.m. on Saturday, September 23 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The deadline to register has been extended to Tuesday, Sept. 19! You will have the opportunity to propose topics and participate in the discussions that matter most to you.

One discussion topic will focus on the events of September 2016. Last year, Charlotte found itself in the national narrative. We know there is value in reflecting on those events and in discussing opportunities for moving Charlotte forward. Your input can help strengthen our neighborhoods and ensure Charlotte will be a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

What other topics and discussions would you like to explore? Register to attend and help us improve our communities! 

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Fast Five: Check out what's going on in local communities

    • Welcoming Week 
      Welcoming Week is September 15 – 24. This week of events brings together native born residents, immigrants and refugees in the spirit of unity to show how a united, welcoming community is stronger and more vibrant.  Learn more about the events happening in our region by visiting welcomingweek.org scrolling to “Find an Event,” and searching for Charlotte, NC.

    • Youth Job Fairs
      Are you between 16 and 24 years old and seeking employment in Charlotte? We can help. Join us at one of our Youth Job Fairs, where you can connect with employers directly and with partner agencies to help you secure a good paying job in our community. View upcoming fairs and register here

    • Code Reminder of the Month
      Leaves and other yard waste should not be blown into the street.  All yard waste must be bagged in clear bags or open containers and placed at the curb no earlier than the day prior to collection. Questions? Learn more.

    • Queen City Quiz Show and Welcoming Potluck 
      Come and join this celebration of Charlotte's diversity at the International House on September 20. Bring a dish to share a little bit of your tradition and culture! The Queen City Quiz show will be in both English and Spanish. Interested? Learn more and register here

    • Harnessing the Power of Social Media in your Neighborhood 
      Social media platforms provide a powerful way to connect and engage within neighborhoods. Knowing where to begin and how to harness this technology can be overwhelming. Join us Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Queens University Levine Center (2201Wellesley Ave.) to learn how you can use these tools to better connect your community. Click here to learn more.

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City of Charlotte > Solid Waste Services > Residential Services > Yard Waste Collection

 

Yard Waste

Yard waste is collected from the curb once a week on your scheduled collection day provided the materials meet preparation requirements. Yard waste is made into mulch and compost for reuse. Please Note: Yard waste generated from work by a contractor is NOT eligible for curbside collection. Contractors must remove the yard waste from your home after work is completed.

How To Prepare Yard Waste For Collection:

  • Refer to your particular type of yard waste below for proper preparation.
  • Place yard waste at the curb by 6:30 am on your scheduled collection day.
  • Place yard waste within six feet of the curb and at least three feet away from other collection items (including other yard waste) and obstacles such as mailboxes, phone poles and vehicles, etc. Do not block the sidewalk.
  • Please place yard waste at the curb no sooner than the day before collection. A minimum $50 citation may be issued if you place yard waste at the curb sooner than the day before collection.

Note: Residents using their personal containers for yard waste collection should use uncovered containers less than 32 gallons. Solid Waste Services recommends the use of paper bags for grass clippings, leaves and weeds for collection preparation. Paper bags can be purchased from some local retailers.

Brush

  • Brush should be no longer than five feet in length and four inches in diameter.
  • Separate brush into piles that are no longer than five feet long and three feet high. There should be two feet in between each pile.

Grass clippings 

  • Grass clippings must be placed in untied plastic bags or paper for collection or placed in uncovered containers less than 32 gallons.
  • Containers or plastic/paper bags should not weigh more than 75 pounds each.
  • Grass clippings can be mixed with other yard waste such as leaves and trimmings.

Leaves 

  • Leaves must be placed in untied plastic or paper bags for collection or placed in uncovered trash cans. Do not put any other trash in the same container.

Limbs 

  • Limbs must be no longer than five feet in length and no larger than four inches in diameter.
  • Limbs should be separated in piles that are no longer than five feet long and three feet high. There should be two feet in between each pile.
  • Limbs should not be tied.
  • Limbs may be placed in containers for collection.

Logs 

  • Logs must be under four inches in diameter
  • Tree stumps will not be collected.

Prefer to Use Grass Clippings for Mulch?

Leaving grass clipping on the lawn after mowing ensures that nutrients will be returned to the soil. Grass clippings are 20-30% protein and usually contain about 4% nitrogen, 2% potassium and 0.5% phosphorus as well as all the necessary trace elements plants need.

When leaving clippings on the lawn, adjust your lawn mower to remove no more than one third of the grass leaf surface at any one mowing. Any mower can be used, but one that mulches as it cuts is best. Use a slow-release fertilizer, water when necessary, and mow the grass at the proper height.

Why you should switch to paper bags for leave disposal curb side, or your own reusable containers.  

 

It cost 200K to remove plastic bags at compost central by hand last year in labor charges.    

 

By switching to paper you can help cut this cost way down.     The paper bags are compostable. 

 

County Waste Management is working to get local hardware stores like Lowes and Home Depot to start carrying the paper leaf bags.   These are extra tall thick paper bags that can ever take getting wet.   

 

You can order bags now Amazon had them from Lowes and Home Depot but there are other options for ordering.   

 

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Lowe's 30 Gallon Heavy Duty Brown Paper Lawn and Refuse Bags for Home and Garden (10 Count)

by Lowe's
Get it by Tomorrow, Sep 20
FREE Shipping on eligible orders
 
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... These bags can stand by ... from thick 2-ply paper that holds up to ...
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    Home Depot Heavy Duty Brown Paper 30 Gallon Lawn and Refuse Bags for Home and Garden (15 Count)

    by The home depot
    Get it by Thursday, Sep 21
    FREE Shipping on eligible orders
     
    More Buying Choices
    Product Features
    ... up by waste collectors NO SUPPORT NECESSARY: These bags can stand ...
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    Home Depot Heavy Duty Brown Paper 30 Gallon Lawn and Refuse Bags for Home and Garden (10 Count)

    by The home depot
    Get it by Thursday, Sep 21
    FREE Shipping on eligible orders
     
    More Buying Choices
    Product Features
    ... up by waste collectors NO SUPPORT NECESSARY: These bags can stand ...
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    Lowe’s 30 Gallon Heavy Duty Brown Paper Lawn and Refuse Bags for Home and Garden (25 Count)

    by Lowe's
    FREE Shipping on eligible orders
     
    More Buying Choices
    Product Features
    ... These bags can stand by ... from thick 2-ply paper that holds up to ...
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