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 and the sale of recyclable materials. While recycling is a free service, donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
#2 Pesticide/Herbicide Containers are Recyclable Only After TRIPLE Rinsing
We have been getting asked this a lot lately- Yes, we accept #2 pesticide/herbicide containers for recycling but only after they have been emptied and triple rinsed. Thank you for recycling! ♻
Egg Cartons! $1.00 Per Dozen!
Did you know? CARA recycles egg cartons - but we also upcycle and sell them for $1 per dozen! *We can only accept the boxboard and styrofoam containers - sadly we cannot take the plastic ones.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
PLEASE DO NOT STEAL FROM CARA.
Sometime between 12:30 PM Saturday 06/25/22 and 9:15 AM Monday 06/27/22 there were 20 to 30 pallets stolen from CARA. These pallets are used for shipping our materials to our vendor and are an integral part of our operation. As a reminder, the removal of any items from CARA without explicit permission is illegal. This theft has placed CARA in a bind both logistically and financially. If you have any information about the theft or their whereabouts, we ask that you please come forward.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
CARA to be OPEN Saturday 05.28.22
This Memorial weekend, we remember and honor all of our brave heroes that served and sacrificed.
Please note, we will be OPEN this Saturday 05/28/2022 from 8am-12pm for all of your recycling needs.
Have a wonderful and safe weekend!
Monday, May 16, 2022
Cooking Oil Recycling - No Motor Oil
Did you know? CARA has a cooking oil recycling container! Bring in your used (clean*) cooking oil anytime that we are open. Please no motor oil- For motor oil recycling, please check with your local auto parts stores.
*Cooking oil cannot be accepted for recycling if it is mixed with water, food sauces, gravies, large amounts of food particles, plastic, paper, motor oil, fuels, chemicals, or detergents.






