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.