Matthews provides weekly curbside garbage collection and bi-weekly recycling through contracted service. Residents must place carts curbside by 7 AM on collection day and remove by end of day.
Solid waste collection is managed by the Town's Public Works Department. Garbage collected weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste seasonally. Carts must be placed at the curb with handles facing the house, 3 feet clear of obstacles. Missed collections reported to Public Works at 704-847-3640.
Carts left out past collection day: written warning, then civil penalty per Chapter 50. Improper setout may result in non-collection.
Matthews, NC
Vehicle noise in Matthews is regulated under state law N.C.G.S. 20-128 requiring functional mufflers, plus local provisions prohibiting loud exhaust, revving...
Matthews, NC
Matthews enforces nighttime quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM on weekends under the Town Code noise provisions, with plainly audib...
Matthews, NC
Matthews does not have a leaf-blower-specific ordinance; operation is governed by general noise and construction-hour restrictions in the Town Code.
Matthews, NC
Construction activity in Matthews is generally permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday with Sunday restrictions, consistent with Mecklenburg County co...
Matthews, NC
Amplified music in Matthews requires special event permits when held outdoors in public spaces; residential amplified sound is subject to the plainly audible...
Matthews, NC
Aircraft noise in Matthews is governed exclusively by federal FAA regulations; local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
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