Matthews curbside recycling accepts paper, cardboard, plastics 1-2 and 5, aluminum, steel cans, and glass. Single-stream cart collection bi-weekly. Participation encouraged but not mandated by ordinance.
Single-stream recycling via 95-gallon carts. Acceptable: cardboard (flattened), paper, plastic bottles and jugs (caps on), metal cans, glass bottles/jars. Not accepted: plastic bags, Styrofoam, food waste, electronics, batteries. Contamination may result in cart tagging and non-collection. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Repeated contamination subject to recycling service suspension. No civil fines for non-participation.
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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