Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, North Carolina provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through the Field Operations Department. This article provides an overview of trash and recycling schedules, accepted materials, collection guidelines, and other key information for Greensboro residents.

Trash Collection Schedule

• Trash is collected weekly on assigned pickup days depending on your location in Greensboro.

• Use the Collection Day Lookup tool or refer to the Collection Day Calendar to find your assigned pickup day.

• Trash must be placed curbside in city-provided rollout carts by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Carts should be 3 feet away from any obstacles.

• Each household is provided one 96-gallon cart for trash included with city services. Additional carts can be requested for a fee.

Recycling Collection Schedule

• Recycling is collected every other week on your assigned pickup day.

• Check the Collection Day Calendar to see which weeks recycling is collected on your pickup day.

• Recycling must be placed curbside in city-provided blue recycling bins by 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day every other week.

• Each household is provided one 18-gallon bin for mixed recycling. Additional bins can be requested for free.

Accepted Recycling Materials

Greensboro accepts the following common household materials for recycling:

• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Glass bottles and jars
• Aluminum cans
• Steel cans
• Mixed paper
• Cardboard
• Cartons

Plastic bags, styrofoam, and other non-accepted items should not be placed in recycling bins. See the Recycling Guidelines page for full details.

Large Item Collection

• Large, bulky items that do not fit in your trash cart are collected on your second trash day of the month.

• This includes furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other oversized items.

• Place items curbside by 7 a.m. on your large item collection day.

• See the Bulky Item Collection page for full guidelines.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly on your assigned trash pickup day.

• Place leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other yard waste curbside in bags, personal containers, or reusable bins.

• Tree limbs and branches must be cut to 4 feet or shorter and bundled.

• See the Yard Waste Collection page for full guidelines.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day after the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on your normal collection day, expect pickup to occur the following day for that week only.

Missed Collection

If your trash, recycling, or yard waste is not collected on your scheduled pickup day, please report the missed collection by 5 p.m. that day:

• Online: Missed Collection Form

• Phone: 336-373-CITY (2489)

The materials will be collected within 24 hours of the report.

Special Waste Disposal

• Household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, and more can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

• For electronics, tires, and appliances, visit the White Street Landfill and Recycling Center.

• Schedule a bulky item pickup for a fee by calling 336-373-2111.

Contact Information

Contact the City of Greensboro Field Operations Department for additional questions:

Website: www.greensboro-nc.gov/fieldoperations

Phone: 336-373-CITY (2489)

Address: 301 W. Lee St., Greensboro, NC 27406

By following Greensboro’s trash and recycling schedules and guidelines, residents can help keep the community clean while reducing waste sent to the landfill. Check your collection calendar often and report any missed pickups promptly.