Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Reduction has a lot of information to share and experts who can speak on a wide range of topics and community issues. Here's a sample of the issues our specialists can address:
Brenda Barger, Litter Coordinator, by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:
- Litter prevention
- Adopt a Street
- NC Litter Laws
- Litter Stings
Diane Davis, Construction/Demolition Waste Reduction Specialist, is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:
- Waste Reduction & Recycling for Construction/Demolition Debris
- Salvage of Materials from Construction/Demolition (Deconstruction)
- "Green Building" Initiatives
- Litter Prevention/Abatement on the job site
Note: In most cases the topics listed are covered together as they are interrelated.
D. Ann Gill, Residential/PLANT Waste Reduction Specialist, is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:
- What is Household Hazardous Waste? List of Household Hazardous Waste Materials, and Non-toxic Cleaning Solutions.
- PLANT Workshops: a 4-hr. hands-on organic yardcare workshop for residents.
- MCPLANT Master Composters: a 40 hr. hands-on technical course for volunteers.
- PLANT projects and volunteers.
- Soil Stewardship: Compost, mulch and compost bins.
- Chemical alternatives for the yard and beneficial insects.
- Grass care and water-saving techniques.
- Native Plants information and vendors. Native trees for the NC Piedmont.
- Invasive Exotic Pest plants in North Carolina, understanding the problem.
- Vermicompost (Worm composting) of food scraps.
- Ecology for gardeners.
- Community gardens. Organic gardening
- Holiday Tips and the Use Less Stuff campaign
- Recycle Greeting Cards.
- Donate It! Where to donate stuff and how to have successful yard sales.
- Junk Mail Opt Out
- America Recycles Day Event
- Earth Day and Earthday tips
Audrey Mershon, Commercial Waste Reduction Specialist, is available by appointment to speak to groups on the following topics:
- CMS School Recycling
- Recycling Service Providers
- Waste Assessments
- Drop-off Centers for Small Businesses
- Business Recognition
Other topics are available on request.
