4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Mecklenburg County residents receive trash collection from their municipality or from Mecklenburg County Solid Waste for unincorporated areas. Charlotte Solid Waste Services provides weekly curbside garbage pickup citywide with routes assigned by address.
Carts must be placed at the curb with wheels facing the house and at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, vehicles, and other carts. Charlotte requires carts stored out of street view between collections per Code Chapter 10.
Charlotte offers monthly curbside bulky item pickup for large household items including furniture, mattresses, and appliances (Freon removed). Mecklenburg County residents can also use four full-service recycling centers for bulk drop-off free with proof of residency.
Mecklenburg County mandates recycling in Charlotte and has adopted a countywide commercial recycling ordinance. Charlotte provides bi-weekly 96-gallon curbside recycling, and businesses generating recyclables must contract for service per County Code Chapter 12.
4 cities in Mecklenburg County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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