Trash pickups will change in Charlotte for MLK Day. Here’s when yours will be collected
The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will delay trash services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.
During the whole week of MLK Day (which is Monday, Jan. 20), all trash and recycling collection services will operate on a one-day delay starting Monday, according to City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services.
This means, for example, collections regularly scheduled on Wednesday, Jan. 22 or Thursday, Jan. 23 will also receive service the following day.
▪ Mecklenburg County solid waste centers will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Hazardous and flammable items such as batteries, gas containers and chemicals, should not be placed in garbage and recycling carts, the city says. Instead of throwing hazardous items in the trash, take them to one of the county’s full-service centers.
More information is available on the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services website, charlottenc.gov. For questions, call the city at 704-336-7600.
Mecklenburg County towns, including Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and Huntersville, will operate on normal trash pickup schedules this week.
Christmas tree curbside collection
You can also place your real Christmas tree at the curb after removing all of the decorations, including lights, ornaments, tinsel and tree stands.
Artificial trees and all wreaths should be scheduled for bulky item collection. You can schedule bulky items by calling 311, visiting curbit.charlottenc.gov or using the CLT+ app.
You can find your collection day by visiting the GeoPortal. Just type in your address to be reminded of what day of the week you receive service and if you are an orange or green recycling week.
