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| CHARLOTTE ONE STOP |
| CHARLOTTE, NC |

| Make A Difference: * Use compact florescent light bulbs These save lots of money and creates less emissions. * Turn off the water when brushing your teeth. * Use rechargeable batteries. * Utilize reusable cloth bags for groceries or a garment bag for dry cleaning instead of plastic bags * Avoid disposable plates, cups, and utensils * Store food in reusable containers instead of foil, plastic wrap, or baggies. * Start a compost and dispose of food and yard trimmings in it. * Use recycled products * Telecommute * Participate in a carpool * Turn the TV off * Plant a tree * Use a sunshade in your car in the summer - less air conditioning will be needed and gas will be saved. * Recycle * Send e-cards instead of paper cards. * Use biodegradable cleaning products |


| "LINKING THE CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY TOGETHER" |



| Charlotte Mecklenburg 3 Garbage Holidays: Martin Luther King Day Thanksgiving Christmas If your day falls on a Holiday, it will be picked up the next day. |




| HAVE A GREAT DAY! |
| The new Recycling Cans are now being distributed throughout Charlotte. The program kicks off in JULY, so wait till then to put them out on your scheduled days, which will be mailed to you in May. |