❄️ CARA Weather Closure❄️

Due to the Extreme Cold Watch in our area, CARA will be closed on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and again on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Temperatures are expected to remain dangerously low, and as many of you know, our site does not have a heat source. Extended exposure in these conditions puts our staff, volunteers, and recyclers at risk, and safety will always be our first priority.

We plan to reopen on Tuesday, January 27 at 8am. We’ll continue monitoring the weather closely and will share any updates if conditions change. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and cooperation as we navigate this stretch of extreme cold together.

Stay safe and stay warm!

❄️ CARA CLOSURE NOTICE ❄️

 

Our area is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory, and due to the dangerously cold temperatures, CARA will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

As a reminder, CARA does not have a heat source, and long exposure to extreme cold can be unsafe for our staff, volunteers, and recyclers. For everyone’s safety, our policy is to close whenever temperatures reach 0° or below, including wind chill.

We plan to reopen on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 2pm–6pm, but with the bitter cold expected to continue, we’ll be monitoring conditions closely. We will post an update by Wednesday if another closure becomes necessary.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and commitment to safe recycling during this stretch of severe weather.

Stay warm and stay safe.

🌱 We’re Hiring! Join the Charlotte Recycling Center Team ♻️

Looking for a part-time job that makes a real impact? The Charlotte Recycling Center is hiring two part-time team members to help keep our community clean and green!

✔ Flexible, part-time hours

✔ Active, hands-on work

✔ Support sustainability right here in Charlotte

If you enjoy working outdoors, helping the public, and being part of something positive, this could be the perfect fit!

📍 Charlotte Recycling Center

📅 Now hiring – apply today!

https://www.charlottemi.gov/234/Current-Employment-Opportunities

Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner for CARA!

Our annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner is BACK! Please join us on Friday, January 30th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and support a great cause!  

🎄✨ HOLIDAY HOURS AT CARA ✨🎄

CARA will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, December 25, for Christmas and again on Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day so our team can enjoy the holidays with loved ones.

We’ll be back and ready to help with all your post-holiday recycling needs on:

📅 Saturday, December 27, Tuesday, December 30, and Saturday, January 3, from 8am–12pm. 

♻️ Bring your boxes, clear glass, paper bags, string lights, and more — we’ll help you recycle it right!

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a joyful, sustainable holiday season! 

✨ STRING LIGHT RECYCLING AT CARA! ✨

Got old or broken holiday lights? Don’t throw them away — recycle them with CARA! We’re collecting string lights of all kinds now through January 31, 2026 at our location.

Please remember, this is for string lights ONLY. No other kinds of holiday items nor electronics will be accepted. 

📍 Drop-off at CARA during regular hours

💡 Keep waste out of the landfill and help us recover valuable materials

♻️ Spread the word and help us keep our community shining sustainably!

CARA to be CLOSED on Thursday 11/27/25

As a reminder, CARA will be closed for all major holidays, including Thanksgiving. This year, we’ll be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 with plans to re-open on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (weather dependent). 

All of us at CARA are truly grateful for our dedicated recyclers who make a difference every day. 💚♻️

Enjoy the holiday, and thank you for helping us build a more sustainable community!