Mahlon Adams Pavillion, 2435 Cumberland Ave. Charlotte. Free and open to the public.  

Discussion will be centered around what we are doing in the Mecklenburg County region regarding solid waste: recycling, composting, and waste disposal along with what the future may hold regarding waste disposal.

 Mr. Smithberger, a resident of Mecklenburg County, has over 34 years experience in management and leadership of complex Solid Waste Management Systems. He previously worked as the Director of Solid Waste in Fairfax County Virginia, retiring in 2011after 28 years of service.  Both jurisdictions are the most populous regions in their respective states. 

 Jeff is well versed in working with industry on the complexities of solid waste management, seeking local ordinances that increase recycling and sustainability, but are also workable in the community. He graduated from Virginia Tech, in engineering and business. He has two grown daughters. The oldest works in the solid waste field in VA and the youngest is pursuing her doctoral studies.