The Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is a local drop-off recycling center for residents in and surrounding the Charlotte, Michigan area, located at 201 Hall Street. The Center is funded through donations and the sale of recyclable materials. While recycling is a free service, donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Take a break from cooking dinner and join CARA Thursday, June 18th between 4pm and 9pm!
Applebee's will be hosting a fundraiser dinner for the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority. Just mention CARA when you dine in or carry out and 20% of your meal price will be donated to CARA!
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The Charlotte Area Recycling Authority will be open tomorrow from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM — perfect timing to clean out, clear up, and recycle responsibly! 💚
Due to inclement weather, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The safety of our staff and community comes first. Please stay safe, travel carefully, and we look forward to serving you when conditions improve.
Thank you for your understanding! 💚♻️
We’re excited to share that CARA will be OPEN on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 8am to 12pm for all of your recycling needs!
Bundle up, bring your bins, and stop in to see us — we’ve missed you!
♻️ Thank you for your patience during the cold closures and for continuing to support safe, sustainable recycling in our community.
Brave the cold and join us for our annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner tonight at the Eaton Area Senior Center!
Friday, January 30th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and support a great cause! All-you-can-eat spaghetti buffet - $15 adults, $10 children, ages 3 & under free! We hope to see you there!
Due to the continued extreme cold, CARA will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
As a reminder, our policy is to close any time temperatures are at or below 0 degrees — including the windchill. With no heat source on-site, it is unsafe for staff, volunteers, and recyclers to be exposed to frigid temperatures for extended periods. Safety will always be our top priority.
We plan to reopen on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 8am to 12pm for all of your recycling needs.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and commitment to safe recycling during this stretch of bitter cold. Stay warm and stay safe.
