To make recycling and solid waste management easier for CMS schools, Mecklenburg County will supply, upon request:
- Recycling containers for classroom, hallway, cafeteria and administrative area. View the CMS Recycling Guide here.
- Posters that highlight acceptable recycling materials, including milk and juice carton recycling.
- Private schools are responsible for providing their own interior recycling containers.
To request these services, give us a call at 980-314-3865.
What to place in the recycle bins:
DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS:
- Plastic Bags, Plastic Wrap, or Plastic Film
- Shredded Paper
- Ceramics
- Pots & Pans
- Glassware
- Paper Plates or Napkins
- Batteries
- Light Bulbs
- Wire Hangers
- Clamshells or Styrofoam
- Plastic Food Trays or Cups
Call Mecklenburg County at 980-314-3868 to report or inquire about:
- Missed recycling collection
- Frequently overflowing recycling dumpsters
- Concerns about recycling possibly going into a garbage truck
- Starting a food waste recycling at your school