Over the past 25 years, team members from Charlotte-based Autobell Car Wash have donned rubber boots and grabbed trash pickers to care for the company’s adopted portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway here. The Autobell Creek Walk cleanup effort began in 2000 as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Adopt-A-Stream program, in conjunction with Mecklenburg County’s launch of a major stream restoration project for this important waterway.
In late June, 27 Autobell team members from 10 of the company’s local stores as well as the home office spent nearly two hours scouring the waterway between East Boulevard and Morehead Street, collecting trash and debris from the creek bed and banks. Team members enjoyed beverages and lunch provided by the company.
The undertaking collected a whopping 450 pounds of trash, with notable finds including a metal shopping cart, O2 canister, fire extinguisher, large vanity mirror, metal chair, and traffic safety cone.
“This section of the greenway was closed for more than three years while the county improved the walking path and pedestrian bridges, so the creek was in great need of a cleanup,” stated Autobell CEO and owner Chuck Howard, who joined the effort. “It’s still a thrill and honor to see our folks come together for the chance to serve the community, and we relish helping make the greenway safe and pleasant for wildlife, people, and pets.”
The Autobell Creek Walk is one representation of the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental preservation. All Autobell locations treat 100% of wash water used and recycle up to 100% using innovative, environmentally friendly systems, while practicing other on-site water conservation procedures.
ABOUT AUTOBELL
Celebrating 56 years of service, Charlotte, NC-based Autobell Car Wash remains unwavering in its focus on customers and the cars they love. Founded in 1969 by the late Charles Howard Sr., Autobell is privately held and operated by subsequent generations of the Howard family.
Autobell is a conveyorized car wash with a range of exterior and interior cleaning and finishing services completed by its team members within minutes, saving customers time and effort. The company currently operates 91 locations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with consistent expansion.
Autobell Car Wash services range from full-service cleaning with interior and exterior finishing options completed by Autobell team members within minutes, to exterior-only washes that cater to customers’ daily needs.
The company offers multi-level UnlimitedSM car wash plans that provide unlimited washes for a set monthly charge, as well as the Autobell App that allows customers to pre-purchase washes and skip the line while earning My Autobell Rewards.
Autobell prioritizes team member training and development, community involvement, its scholarship and fundraising programs, and environmental protection and conservation. All Autobell washes treat 100% of wash water used and recycle up to 100% using innovative, environmentally friendly systems.
For more information, visit autobell.com.
