Recycle Right

Waste Reduction & Recycling: Free Online Educational Presentations for Residents http://bit.ly/MeckRecycleRightVirtual

Wishful recycling (placing items in recycling that is actually garbage) costs Mecklenburg County over $1.9M per year. Those costs arise from the special processing cost that the County pays to separate the unacceptable materials out of the recycling stream and then the cost to transport and dump the ill-placed objects (trash) into the landfill. Unfortunately, wishful recycling is growing each year, and more contaminants are entering our local recycling stream. Every household in Mecklenburg county is encouraged to be familiar with the Recycling Mini Guide https://bit.ly/MWoWGuide to ensure only the correct items are placed in curbside recycling bins.

Mecklenburg County is unique in that every jurisdiction within the County’s geographical area follows the same residential curbside guidelines. So, from the City of Charlotte to Pineville the residential recycling messaging is the same.

If our residents learn how to put the right thing, in the right can, it will go to the right place and we will all benefit! Please watch our 4-minute video outlining our local recycling process and share it widely with your friends, family, and wider network. https://bit.ly/MeckRRightV

In addition, the Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Program is offering FREE virtual waste reduction and recycling educational presentations to community groups. The interactive presentations are typically 30-60 minutes in length and are now performed virtually. They always have ample time for discussion and questions at the end of the presentations. Dates, times, and registration links can be found at this site: http://bit.ly/MeckRecycleRightVirtual

With the new virtual format, the County handles all online registration and technology logistics. Hosting organizations simply need to schedule a date and time with the County’s educators and then share a custom registration link with their members via email, social media, website posting, etc.

Here are just a few examples of the local residential groups the County hopes to reach: • Homeowners’ Associations • Faith-Based Organizations • Professional Associations/Clubs: Industry, Trade, Business • Chambers of Commerce/Networking Groups

Please encourage your community groups to contact Meck Solid Waste at [email protected] or visit www.wipeoutwaste.com for more information and to schedule a virtual learning experience.