Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade

Where can I purchase compostable, paper bags or reusable containers?

Compostable paper bags and reusable yard waste containers can be purchased at many local retailers such as Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, True Value Hardware, etc. and from online retailers like Amazon. Prior to making the transition to paper bags, we notified our local stores of this change in anticipation of resident demand and asked that they stock these items. In addition, the City of Concord is hosting Yard Waste Bag Giveaway events each month. During these events, we will give out approximately 1,000 paper yard waste bags on a first come, first served basis to residents, with a limit of 5 bags per household each month. We are also distributing “YARD WASTE” stickers at these events. The “YARD WASTE” stickers can be used to label personally owned reusable yard waste containers. Please note that two stickers are needed per container, one for each side.

What will happen if I continue to use plastic bags?

Plastic bags placed at the curb will no longer be collected until the contents are placed in a compostable paper bag or reusable container.

How many bags or containers can be collected at one time?

There is no limit on the number of compostable, paper bags or personal, reusable containers that are collected.

Will this affect my loose limbs?

No, this change will have no impact on our loose limb collection. Limbs greater than 1-inch diameter and 12 inches long do not require bagging and should be placed at the curb with other limbs for collection.

Will this affect Loose Leaf collection in the fall and winter months?

No, our annual loose-leaf collection service will not be impacted by this change. Loose leaves can be left curbside during the months of November to February and bagging is not required. We would be happy to answer any further questions you have about the change to paper yard waste bags. Feel free to contact the City of Concord’s Customer Care Department at 704-920-5555 or visit our website at concordnc.gov/solidwaste.

25th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 18, 6-8:30 p.m.

Rotary Square in Downtown Concord

SCHEDULE:

6-8 p.m. .................. Opening Ceremony, Visits with Santa, Stage Performances, Children’s activities begin 8 p.m. .......................................Tree Lighting 8:20 p.m. ....................................... Fireworks

0 0 0 94th Annual TrueCare Pharmacy Concord Christmas Parade

Saturday, November 19, 2:30 p.m.

This is the longest continuously running Christmas parade in North Carolina.

More information about both events will be posted at concordnc.gov/Christmas