Charlotte Area Recycling Authority will now be open New Year's Eve Day, at regularly scheduled hours, thanks to our generous staff that volunteered to work!   

*Unfortunately we are still not accepting miscellaneous plastics and miscellaneous bags. As always, we are not accepting wrapping paper or tissue. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Happy New Year!!!

CARA will no longer be accepting some plastics...

Effective immediately the CARA recycling center can no longer accept miscellaneous plastics,

#3, 4, 5, 6, or 7

 CARA will continue to accept PETE #1 (such as clear water bottles), HDPE #2 natural (such as milk/vinegar jugs), HDPE #2 color (such as colored detergent bottles/jugs) as well as shopping bags #2 and #4 and plastic caps and rings.

 
CARA apologizes for the inconvenience, but this change is being dictated by market conditions. CARA will continue to search for a new outlet for this material, however until one is found, these plastics cannot be accepted. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated.