admin posted on July 07, 2011 03:22
The Town of Matthews will launch its new residential roll-out recycling cart program next week - the week of August 8.
All households in the Town should have received one new free green roll-out recycling cart. The carts will be collected every other week on the same day as your garbage/yard waste collection day. Garbage and yard waste collection will still happen every week and on the same schedule.
There are several benefits to having an every other week roll-out cart recycling program. “The carts are easier for citizens to maneuver, have a lid which prevents littering and hold more than the small bins we now use,” said Matthews Town Manager Hazen Blodgett. “We will also save money by only collecting recycling every other week which means fewer trucks on the road and less air pollution.”
The Town contracts with Republic to collect its garbage and recycling. Both garbage and recycling collection will now be done with automated trucks. The trucks will use a mechanical arm to lift the carts and dump them into the trucks.
“With this system it is very important to have your cart wheels face your home, and keep the carts three feet apart from each other,” said Matthews Public Works Director Ralph Messera.
Information regarding the new program has been mailed to all residents and information was attached to the carts when they are delivered. (See below)
Recycling Brochure
2011-2012 Recycling Calendar
Recycling Cart Hanger
You Tube What to Recycle Video
If you have any questions call the Matthews Public Works Department at 704-847-3640.