CLOSED on SATURDAY 09/12/26 for FRONTIER DAYS!

YES! We are OPEN today, September 10, 2026 from 2pm to 6pm for all of your recycling needs! REMINDER: We will be CLOSED this Saturday, September 12, 2026 for Charlotte Frontier Days! We will re-open on Tuesday, September, 15th from 8am-12pm. Have a rootin' tootin' weekend, Charlotte!

OPEN Labor Day Weekend! CLOSED Frontier Days Weekend!

CARA to be OPEN for Labor Day Weekend but CLOSED for Frontier's Day Weekend Please note that we will be OPEN Labor Day Weekend (Saturday September 5, 2026) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all your recycling needs. *REMINDER that we will be CLOSED for Frontier Days Weekend (Saturday, September 12, 2026).

REGAL FUNDRAISER FOR CARA!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action 🎬 Charlotte Area Recycling Authority has just launched a Regal Fundraising Campaign where 25% of your purchase goes directly to our cause! This ticket bundle is perfect for movie enthusiasts who don't want to miss out on the latest hits or catch their favorite films before they leave the big screen. Use our unique fundraiser page to join in and enjoy the magic of movies at Regal: grouprai.se/regalcinemas85544s

🍝 The CARA Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner is BACK!

Join us on Friday, October 2, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Eaton Area Senior Center and support a great cause! Enjoy a delicious meal, connect with neighbors, and help us keep recycling strong in Charlotte. Dine-in and to-go options available! 🙌 We’re looking for sponsors and volunteers to help make this event a success. If you’d like to get involved, please reach out—we’d love to have you on board! Don't forget to follow our page for updates!

SAVE-THE-DATE! Fundraiser Dinner for CARA on 6/18/26!

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!

https://www.groupraise.com/events/324767-charlotte-area-recycling-authority-at-applebee-s

SAVE-THE-DATE!

 

Celebrate Earth Day with Us! Charlotte Dairy Queen will be donating 10% of all sales on Earth Day, Aprill 22, 2026 to raise funds for CARA! 

OPEN 2/10/25

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! 💚