Wednesday, August 27, 2014

CARA to Remain Open on Saturday August 30, 2014

We have had a lot of inquiries on whether we will be open this holiday weekend, and yes! We will be open at regularly scheduled hours this Saturday, August 30th from 8:30am to 12pm!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Do What You Can

"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little. Do what you can."
~Sydney Smith
 
Everyone can make a big difference by doing a little!  

Friday, January 31, 2014

NOW ACCEPTING SOME MISCELLANEOUS PLASTICS!!!

WE HAVE SOME AWESOME NEWS TO SHARE!!!!

Effective immediately the CARA recycling center is again accepting miscellaneous plastics, #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. However, until we can find a source, we are unable to accept miscellaneous bags and sacks (softener salt, dog food, etc.) at this time.

CARA also accepts PETE #1, HDPE #2 natural, HDPE #2 color, shopping bags #2 and #4 and plastic caps and rings. For a complete list of materials accepted, you can pick up a brochure at the recycling center, Charlotte city hall, the township offices in Eaton, Carmel, and Benton Townships, or online at
http://www.charlottemi.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/14011710230.pdf

Monday, January 27, 2014

CARA TO BE CLOSED JANUARY 28th, 2013 DUE TO EXTREME COLD


We regret to inform that CARA will once again be closed this coming Tuesday, January 28th, due to weather conditions. We will reopen Saturday, February 1st at regularly scheduled hours. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

CARA Closed Tuesday January 21, 2014

Due to excessive cold, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. We will reopen on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at our regularly scheduled time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone's understanding in this matter.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

CARA TO BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th

ATTENTION: CARA will be closed this coming Tuesday, January 7th, due to weather conditions. We will reopen Saturday, January 11th at regularly scheduled hours.
According to weather.com: * IT WILL BE UNSAFE TO BE OUTDOORS MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS.

Please be careful out there and stay warm!