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Tuesday 8am - 12pm Thursday 2pm - 6pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

Charlotte Area Recycling Authority

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Our mission at CARA is to provide reliable, convenient, and free recycling services for Charlotte and the surrounding communities.

Through responsible material recovery, community donations, and local millage support, we work to divert waste from landfill *Please note that CARA will be CLOSED during major holidays and during inclement weather. Current list of acceptable items (subject to change at any time) can be found here:
https://charlottearearecyclingauthority.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

10/27/2026

♻️ It's Recycling Tuesday! ♻️

🌞 Good morning, Charlotte!

The Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is OPEN TODAY, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

📦 Got cardboard piling up?
🥫 Have aluminum cans to recycle?
📰 Need to get rid of newspapers or paper?
🍾 Have glass bottles ready for recycling?

Bring your recyclables to CARA and help us keep our community clean and green! 🌎💚

Every little bit makes a BIG difference!

♻️ Reduce • Reuse • Recycle

👍 Don't forget to LIKE and FOLLOW our page for updates, recycling tips, and reminders!

10/26/2026

🚧🚨 IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER! 🚨🚧

To help keep our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes safe, the following downtown streets will be CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC:

DO NOT PARK DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE AFTER 3:00PM or YOU MAY BE STUCK UNTIL AFTER THIS EVENT CONCLUDES AND BARRICADES ARE REMOVED (AFTER 7:30PM)

📍 Cochran Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue and Seminary Street

⏰ Closure Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🚗 Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and watch for pedestrians throughout the downtown area.

👻 A few friendly reminders:

Wear bright or reflective clothing when possible.

Use designated crosswalks.

Keep little trick-or-treaters close.

Be patient and give pedestrians plenty of room.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN! 🎉

🍬 A big THANK YOU to the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, participating downtown businesses, and event sponsors for making this fun community tradition possible!

🧡 Let's make tonight a safe, fun, and memorable Charl-o-ween for everyone!

10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

Hey, Charlotte and surrounding communities! 👋 Did you know that something as simple as recycling your everyday items can make a BIG impact on our environment?

Whether you're a Charlotte resident or live outside the city limits, YOU can help us make a difference! 💚

The Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is here to help keep recyclable materials out of our landfills and give them a second life!

♻️ We accept:

🥫 Cans

🍾 Clear glass

📰 Paper

📦 Cardboard

📅 OPEN TODAY — Thursday, October 22, 2026!

⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

💚 You don't have to live in Charlotte to make a difference! Everyone is welcome to participate!

Every can, bottle, newspaper, and cardboard box adds up. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener community for generations to come! 🌳🌎

🙌 Thank you for recycling, supporting CARA, and doing your part!

👍 Like and follow our page for recycling tips, updates, and hours of operation!

10/16/2026

♻️ Fast fact Friday: Aluminum cans can be recycled and back on store shelves in as little as 60 days! Even more amazing? Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making new aluminum from raw materials! That means every can you recycle helps save energy and valuable natural resources. 🌎
The best part? Aluminum can be recycled over and over again without ever losing its quality! So cool!

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

10/08/2026

Bring us your recycling, we are open today until 6pm!

Address

201 Hall Street
Charlotte, MI
48813

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 12pm
Thursday	2pm - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15172131266

Website

https://www.charlottemi.gov/282/Charlotte-Area-Recycling-Authority

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