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, sale of recyclable materials and grants from Eaton County Resource Recovery. While recycling is a free service, donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
UPDATE for 08/31/23
UPDATE: For, Thursday, August 31, 2023, our front entrance will NOT be accessible. Please enter and exit from our back drive (normally our exit) only. Please try to use McClure or possibly Washington street to access us. This is subject to change at any time without notice.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
We will be OPEN 09/02/23 but CLOSED 09/09/23
Please note that we will be OPEN Labor Day Weekend (Saturday September 2, 2023) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all your recycling needs.
Friday, August 25, 2023
UPDATE for Saturday 08/26/23
UPDATE: For Saturday, 8/26/23, the construction has moved and our front entrance is now accessible again.
Please continue to come in and exit as normal for now. Please note that this may change at any time and often without notice!
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
CARA to be CLOSED 08/24/23 due to Heat
Due to the excessive heat predicted for tomorrow afternoon, CARA will be CLOSED on Thursday 08/24/2023.
Monday, August 21, 2023
NO FRONT ENTRANCE 08/22/23
UPDATE: For, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, our front entrance will not be accessible. Please enter and exit from our back drive (normally our exit) only. Please use Washington or McClure streets to access us. This is subject to change at any time without notice.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to expedite drop off please come PRE-SORTED as much as possible! This will help speed the drop off process along. Thank you for your assistance and understanding!
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Update 8/15/23
UPDATE: As of today, Tuesday, August 15, 2023, our front entrance in not accessible. Please enter and exit from our back drive (normally our exit) only. This is subject to change at any time.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to expedite drop off please come PRE-SORTED as much as possible! This will help speed the drop off process along. Thank you for your assistance and understanding!
Friday, August 11, 2023
FRONT AND BACK DRIVE OPERATING AS NORMAL!
UPDATE: On Saturday, 8/12/23, the construction has moved and our front entrance is now accessible again. Please note that this may change at any time! Please continue to come in as well as exit as normal today. Sorry for any confusion!
Thursday, August 10, 2023
REMINDER!
REMINDER: Our front entrance is currently not accessible. Please use Washington street to both enter & exit only from our back drive (normally our exit). This is subject to change at any time.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to expedite drop off please come PRE-SORTED as much as possible! This will help speed the drop off process along. Thank you for your assistance and understanding!
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Front Driveway CLOSED today 08/08/23
UPDATE: As of today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, our front entrance in not accessible. Please enter and exit from our back drive (normally our exit) only. This is subject to change at any time.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to expedite drop off please come PRE-SORTED as much as possible! This will help speed the drop off process along. Thank you for your assistance and understanding!