🚗 New Entrance Procedure at CARA! 🚗

 

To improve efficiency and prevent overflow onto the road, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is introducing a new procedure—we're asking visitors to form two lanes while lining up to enter.

💡 Here’s how it works: ✅ As you approach the entrance, form two lanes instead of one. ✅ Follow the sign and staff directions for a smooth and safe flow. ✅ Be patient and courteous— this is new for everyone and we’re all here to recycle responsibly!

This change will help ease congestion, keep traffic moving, and create a safer experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to make CARA more efficient! ♻️🚙

EARTH DAY FUNDRAISER 💚🍦♻️

 Happy first day of April! Mark your calendars to celebrate Earth Day with us! Visit our amazing Charlotte, MI Dairy Queen on Tuesday April 22nd between 11:30am and 9:00pm, and 10% of all sales will go towards CARA!

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We’ve noticed a drop in pop bottle donations- Please consider donating yours the next time you stop in! Pop bottles/returnables are a great way to help CARA! Thank you for considering. 💚

*Please rinse before donating. ☺️♻️

CARA to be CLOSED Tuesday 02/18/2025

DUE to the cold temps, CARA will be CLOSED on TUESDAY, 02/18/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Thursday, 02/20/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares 

CARA to be CLOSED on SATURDAY 02/15/25

 Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, CARA will be CLOSED on Saturday, 02/15/25.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

It is our plan to re-open on Tuesday, 02/18/25, but will depend on weather conditions.

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares

CARA to be CLOSED on Tuesday January 21, 2025

DUE to the cold temps and high wind gusts, CARA will be CLOSED on TUESday, 01/21/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Thursday, 01/23/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares 

CARA to be CLOSED on Tuesday January 14, 2025

DUE to the cold temps and high wind gusts, CARA will be CLOSED on TUESDAY, 01/14/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Thursday, 01/16/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares 

CARA to be CLOSED on Saturday January 4th 2025

due to the cold temps and high wind gusts, CARA will be CLOSED on Saturday, 01/04/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Tuesday, 01/07/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares