Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Reduction has a lot of information to share and experts who can speak on a wide range of topics and community issues. Here's a sample of the issues our specialists can address:

Jake Wilson, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Litter Coordinator, at 704-432-1772 is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:

• Litter Prevention
• Adopt-A-Street
• NC Litter Laws
• Litter Stings
  

Michael Talbert, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Construction/Demolition Programs, at 704-432-0400 is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:

• Waste Reduction & Recycling for Construction/Demolition Debris
• Salvage of Materials from Construction/Demolition
• "Green Building" Initiatives
• Litter Prevention/Abatement on the Job Site

Note: In most cases the topics listed are covered together as they are interrelated.


Gail Thomas, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Commercial Programs at 704-336-3777 is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:

• CMS School Recycling
• Recycling Service Providers
• Waste Assessments
• Drop-off Centers For Small Businesses
• Business Recognition Program

Nadine Ford, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Residential Reduction and PLANT Programs at 704-336-3461 is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:

• What is Household Hazardous Waste? List of Household Hazardous Waste Materials, and Non-toxic Cleaning Solutions.
• PLANT Workshops: a 4-hr. hands-on organic yardcare workshop for residents.
• MCPLANT Master Composters: a 40 hr. hands-on technical course for volunteers.
• PLANT projects and volunteers.
• Soil Stewardship: Compost, mulch and compost bins.
• Water saving techniques 
• Vermicompost (Worm composting) of food scraps.  
• Holiday Tips and Money Saving Strategies.
• Junk Mail Opt Out
• America Recycles Day 
• Earth Day and Earthday tips
• Event Recycling 

Stewart Espey, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Business/Commerical Recycling at 704-432-0400 is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:

• Commerical Recycling
• Residential Recycling
• Clear Air
• Storm Water

Derrick Harris, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Residential Recycling at 704-432-3466 is available by appointment to speak on the following topics:

• Residential Recycling
• Litter
• Event Recycling
• Business/Commerical Recycling
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  Other topics are available on request.