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2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
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Hours: Disposal Site Hours Mon-Sat 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Summary of Source Separation Ordinance
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Businesses that generate more than 16 cubic yards of trash per week MUST comply:
Generally, a typical waste dumpster is 8 cubic yards, so if your business requires twice a week trash collection, this ordinance applies to you.
Separate and recycle corrugated cardboard and office paper separate from the trash.
Contract with a vendor to pick up the segregated corrugated cardboard and office paper.
We encourage you to recycle more items, such as aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
Options:
Contract with a licensed waste collection or recycling company that will collect the recyclables from your business.
Take these recycled materials to a County operated Full Service
Recycling Center
.
Contact Mecklenburg County Solid Waste for any assistance or questions.
Note that Mecklenburg County does provide recycling service to some small businesses that fall under the SBO threshold.
What are the exemptions to the Ordinance?
Businesses that produce less than 16 cubic yards of trash per week.
Businesses that generate less than 500 pounds of corrugated cardboard per month
Businesses that generate less than 500 pounds of office paper per month
Source separation is not required if doing business from a temporary location
Businesses may apply for an exemption if physical constraints preclude compliance with the ordinance.
Businesses may be exempted if compliance with the ordinance would require them to violate codes or regulations such as the Zoning Ordinance.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
A civil penalty of $50 per day will be assessed if a business fails to comply with the ordinance within thirty days of receiving the third notice of violation.
Read the Mecklenburg County Source Separation Ordinance
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Office Location:
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
MAP
Hours: Disposal Site Hours Mon-Sat 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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