Residential growth in Charlotte has prompted the City's Solid Waste Services to adjust collection routes for more than 28,000 homes. 

Effective the week of July 3, residents in parts of south, southeast and southwest Charlotte will have a new collection day.  Residents affected by the change will receive a postcard in the mail. 

Will your day change?  Find out here.

Is it taking you a little longer to find a place to park at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?  Record-breaking passenger loads are increasing demand for airport parking.  The airport expects its nearly 20,000 public parking spaces to be full during peak travel days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and through the periods of the Fourth of July and Labor Day.  So, if you have to park at the airport, the following tips will help:

• Allow plenty of time for parking.
• Be aware of the peak travel days.  On these days, you may be directed to another lot if your first preference is unavailable.  
• Use the Daily, Remote and Long-Term parking areas. The Hourly Deck is intended for those picking up and dropping off passengers.
• Use the free cell phone lot on Rental Car Road when picking up passengers.

For more information, including parking maps and rates, visit www.charlotteairport.com.

CATS' first light rail vehicle will be delivered this summer, but you can get a sneak peek now.  A replica model of the LYNX light rail train and station platform is on display until June 30.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Lobby
600 East 4th St.

Information about the vehicle, the LYNX blue line and the South Corridor project also is available. 

Looking for an opportunity to get involved in local government?  Apply for a position on one of the City's Boards and Commissions. 

On Monday, June 26, City Council will make nominations to fill vacancies or make reappointments on various boards and committees.

Applications may be obtained online or by calling Jeanne Peek at 704-336-2248.  All applications must be properly signed and returned to the City Clerk's Office by Monday, June 19 at 5 pm.

Now's the time when everyone is outside working in the garden, playing in the park, doing outdoor chores. Sometimes these activities can contribute to storm water pollution without people even knowing it.  The next time you're outside, remember these tips: 

• When walking your dog, pick up after them.  Animal waste contains bacteria that gets into creeks and lakes when it rains.
• When washing your car, temporarily park it on the lawn so the dirty water can filter into the soil and not flow into the nearby storm drain.
• Bag yard waste and put it at the curb for pickup. Never allow yard waste to get into the storm drain or creek.

For more information on preventing storm water pollution, visit http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click on Pollution Prevention.

Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.

City Source – Thursday, June 15 at 5:30 pm
Take a look at a new approach in helping to revitalize the Central Avenue- Eastland Mall corridor.  Also, find out how dark is too dark when it comes to tinting your car's windows?