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January 18th 2012
Solid Waste Services Collection
Solid Waste Services is operating on a one-day delay due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Friday customers will receive service on Saturday, January 21.
For information about how to properly prepare materials for collection or to schedule a bulky item collection, call 311 or visit http://curbit.charlottenc.gov.
Apply Today for Free Neighborhood Improvements
The Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) Committee, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is accepting applications for the 2012 Adopt a City Neighborhood Program. Each year, KCB Committee members work with a selected neighborhood to provide a community service or beautification project of the neighborhood’s choosing. There is no cost to participate, however, neighborhood volunteers and a commitment to maintain the project after completion is necessary.
Any neighborhood within Charlotte City limits is eligible to apply, but must submit applications by Friday, February 10 to be considered. Visit http://kcb.charmeck.org for more information and to download an application.
Apply for a Power2 Live Green Grant
Due to a federal grant administered by the City of Charlotte, neighborhood-based organizations can apply for up to $10,000 toward a number of projects.
Neighborhoods are required to attend one pre-application workshop to be eligible to participate.
Thursday, January 19
10 – 11 a.m.
Old City Hall, Wilmore Room
600 E. Trade Street |
Tuesday, January 24
6 – 7 p.m.
Old City Hall, Wilmore Room
600 E. Trade Street |
For details on eligibility and other information, visit the Neighborhood & Business Services webpage.
Become a Part of the Solid Waste Management 10-Year Plan
Throughout the past 10 years, Mecklenburg County has reduced its landfill waste by 40 percent. Join the City of Charlotte and surrounding municipalities in a discussion about garbage and recycling.
General Session
Thursday, January 26
6 p.m.
Hal Marshall Service Center
700 N. Tryon Street
Breakout Sessions
Friday, January 27
8 a.m.
Hal Marshall Service Center
700 N. Tryon Street
Learn more at the Solid Waste Management Plan webpage.
Raise Awareness about Black Dog Syndrome
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Animal Care & Control Division for a pet adoption fair focusing on Black Dog Syndrome. Both cats and dogs will be available for adoption.
Saturday, January 28
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Boulevard at South End
1440 S. Tryon Street
Visit the Animal Care & Control event calendar to learn more.
Apply for a Neighborhood Matching Grant
The Neighborhood Matching Grants Program awards funds to eligible neighborhood-based organizations for projects that will make neighborhoods better places to live, work and play. Organizations are required to match the funds requested. Neighborhood statistical areas with median household income not exceeding $57,489 may be eligible to apply, click here to check your eligibility.
Grants are awarded four times a year and applications will be accepted for the first time in 2012 on Wednesday, February 15.
Organizations interested in applying for a Neighborhood Matching Grant must send a representative to a Neighborhood Matching Grant Pre-Application Workshop.
Wednesday, January 18
12 – 1 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.
Old City Hall
600 E. Trade Street |
Wednesday, January 25
6 – 7 p.m.
Old City Hall
600 E. Trade Street |
Visit the Neighborhood Matching Grant webpage for complete details about the program and the application process.
Protect Local Streams
Although lawn maintenance can make for a beautiful yard, it is important to protect local stream ecosystems. The timing and application of lawn chemicals is key to safeguarding our community’s water systems. Now is a good time to add lime to your lawn so that the soil pH levels are ready for spring planting.
Before applying any lawn chemicals, Storm Water Services wants to remind you to follow these helpful tips:
- Soil test your yard before applying fertilizers
- Avoid over spraying chemicals, only apply to the exact areas where you want them
For more tips and information, visit the Storm Water Services webpage.
The GOV Channel is Your City Source
The GOV Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. In this episode you can take a look inside one of Charlotte’s most eclectic neighborhood landmarks. You’ll also learn how to report a burned out street light and find out how the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department maintains the water system for nearly 800,000 customers.
For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online at charlottenc.gov by clicking on the GOV Channel logo.
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