NEW METAL SORTING AT CARA!!

**ATTENTION RECYCLERS** as many of you know, OmniSource in Charlotte is no longer open for business. We want you to know that we are available for all your scrap metal recycling needs! However, we are implementing a new sorting system with our metal. All tin cans will need to be separated from other miscellaneous scrap metal. We will have two bins now, side by side. The small bin is for TIN CANS ONLY. The larger bin will be for all other larger metal items (no cans please). As always, aluminum will be separated from scrap and cans as well. Thank you all so much for assisting and understanding as we transition into this new sorting system.

We are still seeking a part-time worker! Must be able to work Tuesdays from 10am-12pm and 2pm-6pm as well as Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm! :-)

CHARLOTTE AREA RECYCLING CENTER (CARA)  HELPER

PART TIME position: Department of Public Works
Rate of pay: $8.15 per hour.
Specific hours are required which are Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Job requires sorting recyclables, preparing them for storage and/or shipping and assisting the public with their materials. Must meet physical requirements of the job which involves bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Applications may be obtained between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Job description may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 111 E. Lawrence, Charlotte, Michigan, 48813.   Please submit applications to Ginger Terpstra, City Clerk/HR Director. Position open until filled.

The City of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate for reasons of race, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

For more information please visit: http://www.charlottemi.org/serviceadministration/human-resources/current-job-openings/ 

CARA Closed for Labor Day

CARA will be closed this Saturday (September 5th) in observance of Labor Day. We will resume hours as usual on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you and safe travels!

Spring Clean Up Hosted be the Eaton County Resource Recovery!

Closed Due to Cold

So sorry folks! I put this off as long as I could, hoping for a change in the forecast... but with the negative temps (including the windchill) we will once again be closed.

I will check again and post in the morning if there is a change in weather. On the plus side, the forecast for Tuesday looks good!!

Thank you all so much for understanding. This has been a harsh winter, we are looking forward to spring!

CARA to be Closed due to Winter Weather Advisory

CARA will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday February 24, 2015, due to the National Weather Service's winter weather advisory. *Reminder, CARA will close when the weather causes unsafe working conditions, this usually happens when temps are in the negatives, including the windchill. So sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you all for understanding!

Closed Due to Hazardous Weather Advisory

Here we go again!! CARA will be closed today, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. A "hazardous weather advisory" has been posted due to a negative degree windchill day predicted for all of today. We are so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! Stay stay and warm everyone!

Winter can go away anytime!! ;-)

CARA TO CLOSE DUE TO WEATHER

CARA will be closed tomorrow, Saturday February 14, 2015, due to the National Weather Service's winter weather/windchill advisory. *Reminder, CARA will close when the weather causes unsafe working conditions, this usually happens when temps are in the negatives, including the windchill. So sorry for any inconvenience and thank you all for understanding!

CARA to close due to cold weather

CARA will be closed this morning, February 3rd, 2015, due to the National Weather Service's windchill advisory. It is our hope to open this afternoon, if the weather warms up. *Reminder, CARA will close when the weather causes unsafe working conditions, this usually happens when temps are in the negatives, including the windchill. So sorry for any inconvenience and thank you all for understanding!

Charlotte Area Recycling Authority Needs Volunteers!!

Closed Due to Cold

We will be closed again this morning due to negative temps (including wind chill factor). We are going to try and open this afternoon from 2pm to 6pm if weather allows. If in doubt, please call to see if we are open at 517.213.1266 - thank you!

Cold Weather Closings

We have had lots of calls asking if we will be open tomorrow, right now we are just watching to see what the weather does. If it is in the negatives (including wind chill factor) we will be closed for the day. If not, we will be open! Thank you all for understanding! Stay safe and warm everyone 

CARA NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT TVs & COMPUTER MONITORS

In case you haven't heard the news yet, effective immediately, the CARA recycling center is no longer able to accept any CRT containing devices due to a steep increase in cost to recycle them. CRT containing devices include TVs and computer monitors. CARA will continue to accept miscellaneous electronics, including appliances, computer towers, etc. If you have a question on what materials are recyclable at CARA, please call (517) 213-1266. 

CARA will continue to search for a new outlet for this material. Meanwhile, please contact the Eaton County Resource Recovery at (517) 543-3686 for how to properly dispose your TVs and monitors. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.