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 and 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 (Deconstruction), "Green Building" Initiatives and
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 and Business Recognition
Dana Glenn, Sr. Environmental Specialist, Residential Reduction and PLANT Programs at 704-432-1970 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.
- Chemical alternatives for the yard and beneficial insects.
- Grass care and water-saving techniques.
- Native Plants information and vendors. Native trees for the NC Piedmont.
- Invasive Exotic Pest plants in North Carolina, understanding the problem.
- Vermicompost (Worm composting) of food scraps.
- Ecology for gardeners.
- Community gardens. Organic gardening.
- Holiday Tips and Money Saving Strategies.
- Donate It! Where to donate stuff and how to have successful yard sales.
- Junk Mail Opt Out
- America Recycles Day
- Earth Day and Earthday tips
- Event Recycling
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Other topics are available on request.
