Waste Management Services in Charlotte, NC
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Waste Management Services in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County provides coordinated waste services for 897K+ residents through city and county partnership. The city generates approximately 1.7 million tons of MSW annually. Charlotte has partnered with WM and Waste Pro for residential and multifamily collection with bi-weekly recycling.
Residential Service
Single-family and multifamily residents pay $45 annual solid waste disposal fee plus property taxes. WM provides 96-gallon cart for bi-weekly recycling.
Dumpster Rental
20-yard, 7-day rental
Providers
Licensed haulers serving Charlotte
Waste Haulers Serving Charlotte
Compare licensed waste management providers offering residential, commercial, and specialty services in Charlotte:
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
municipal- Multifamily collection
- Commercial coordination
- Recycling education
Waste Management (WM)
national- Residential recycling collection
- Single-family service
- Commercial collection
Waste Pro of North Carolina
regional- Multifamily collection
- Commercial service
- Dumpster rental
Republic Services
national- Commercial collection
- Roll-off containers
- Industrial waste
Charlotte Waste Management Costs
Understand typical pricing for waste services in Charlotte. Costs vary by provider, service level, and property type.
Residential Services
Single-family and multifamily residents pay $45 annual solid waste disposal fee plus property taxes. WM provides 96-gallon cart for bi-weekly recycling.
Commercial Services
Private haulers. Competitive Charlotte market. Growing city with expanding commercial sector. Varies by service frequency.
Dumpster Rental
7-day rental. Charlotte premium for growing market. Banking and financial sector drives demand.
Junk Removal
Quarter truck ~$165-$285, half truck $285-$425, full truck $470-$660. Southeast competitive pricing.
Charlotte Waste Regulations & Requirements
Dumpster Permits
Mecklenburg County permits required for dumpsters on public property. Fees vary by location. Private property placement preferred - no permit.
Recycling Requirements
City-coordinated recycling through WM partnership. 96-gallon blue cart for bi-weekly collection. Participation encouraged but voluntary for single-family.
Special Regulations
- Annual $45 solid waste disposal fee for all residential properties
- Multifamily collection contracted through Waste Pro (effective July 2018)
- Single-family recycling through WM partnership
- Rapid growth creating infrastructure expansion needs
- Banking district and uptown Charlotte generate unique commercial waste
- Property owner responsible for service even if property vacant
Recycling in Charlotte
Charlotte partners with WM for single-family recycling collection. 96-gallon blue carts collected bi-weekly. Multifamily properties receive coordinated collection through city contracts. Education programs focus on reducing contamination.
Accepted Materials
- Paper, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, junk mail
- Plastic bottles & containers (#1-7)
- Glass bottles & jars (all colors)
- Metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)
- Cartons & juice boxes
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags & film
- Styrofoam & polystyrene
- Food waste
- Electronics (special drop-off locations)
- Batteries & hazardous materials
- Textiles (donation or special collection)
- Yard waste (separate collection programs)
Special Waste Programs in Charlotte
Take advantage of these specialized collection and disposal programs available to Charlotte residents:
WipeOut Waste Program
Mecklenburg County environmental education and waste reduction initiative. Resources for residents and businesses on recycling, composting, and waste prevention.
wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov | (980) 314-1096
Multifamily Recycling Program
City-contracted collection for apartments, condos, townhomes through Waste Pro. Standardized service across multifamily properties.
Waste Pro: (704) 504-8466
Household Hazardous Waste Events
Periodic collection events throughout Mecklenburg County. Free for residents. Accepts paint, chemicals, batteries, e-waste, pesticides.
Event schedule at wipeoutwaste.mecknc.gov
Commercial Recycling Assistance
Technical assistance for Charlotte businesses implementing or improving recycling programs. Focus on banking and financial sector.
(704) 336-2673 | charlottenc.gov/recycling
What Makes Charlotte Waste Management Unique
- City-county partnership coordinates waste services across Charlotte-Mecklenburg region
- Banking capital of Southeast - major financial district creates unique commercial waste
- Rapid population growth (fastest growing metro in Southeast) straining infrastructure
- WM partnership for single-family recycling provides consistent service
- Annual $45 solid waste fee model different from monthly billing in other cities
- NASCAR and professional sports venues generate significant event waste
- Growing light rail system (Lynx) creating transit-oriented development waste challenges
- Warm Southeast climate allows year-round yard waste generation
Contact Charlotte Waste Services
Get help with waste collection, recycling questions, or service requests:
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste (WipeOut Waste)
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