News Summary
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are maintaining regular trash and recycling collection schedules for Memorial Day week. However, county solid waste centers will be closed for the holiday. Residents are reminded to dispose of hazardous waste properly at designated facilities. Waste Pro will implement a one-day collection delay in certain areas. Residents should check local resources for specific schedules and contact information for waste management services.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Adjust Memorial Day Trash Collection Schedule
In Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, all trash and recycling collection services will continue to operate under their normal schedules during the week of Memorial Day, which falls on May 29, 2023. However, residents should be aware of changes at the county’s solid waste centers, which will be closed for the holiday and will reopen on May 28.
Mecklenburg County residents are reminded that hazardous and flammable items, such as batteries, gas containers, and chemicals, are prohibited from being placed in standard garbage and recycling carts. Instead, these items must be taken to the county’s full-service solid waste centers, where they can be disposed of in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner.
Normal Pickup Schedules Maintained
Municipalities within Mecklenburg County, including Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, and Huntersville, will all operate with regular trash pickup schedules during the Memorial Day week. Despite the holiday, residents can expect their waste collection services to remain uninterrupted.
Waste Pro Collection Adjustments
Waste Pro, which handles waste management for several local towns, will implement a one-day delay beginning on Memorial Day. Specifically, this means that:
- In Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, and Mint Hill, Monday pickups will shift to Tuesday, and Tuesday pickups will move to Wednesday.
- Pineville will follow the same adjustment as the aforementioned towns, while Huntersville will maintain its regular schedule on Memorial Day.
Contact Information for Residents
For any inquiries regarding trash collection and adjustments, residents can consult their town’s official website or reach out to local waste management offices directly. Contact information for local waste management is provided below:
- Cornelius: cornelius.org, 704-892-6031
- Davidson: townofdavidson.org, 704-892-7591
- Matthews: matthewsnc.gov, 704-847-4411
- Mint Hill: minthill.com, 704-545-9726
- Pineville: pinevillenc.gov, 704-889-2291
Residents can also use Waste Connection’s online tool at wasteconnections.com to verify their specific trash collection schedules ahead of the holiday.
Conclusion
As Memorial Day approaches, it is important for residents of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to stay informed about their trash collection schedules and adjust their waste disposal practices accordingly, especially concerning hazardous waste materials. Keeping the community clean and safe remains a priority for local waste management services.
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Additional Resources
- WCCB Charlotte: Charlotte Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule
- Charlotte Observer: Local Article on Trash Collection
- WSOC TV: Charlotte Douglas Airport Workers Vote to Strike
- Google Search: Charlotte Memorial Day Trash Pickup Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Memorial Day
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