Cary, NC Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Garbage Collection

• Garbage is collected weekly on your assigned collection day.

• Garbage must be placed in roll-out carts provided by the town.

• Extra garbage can be disposed of through bulky item collection by appointment for a fee.

Recycling Collection

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

• Recyclables should be placed loose in your recycling cart – no plastic bags.

• Accepted recyclables include:

  • Paper and cardboard

  • Plastic bottles and jugs

  • Aluminum and steel cans

  • Glass bottles and jars

• Check your collection schedule for your biweekly recycling collection day.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular garbage collection day.

• Yard waste must be placed in paper bags, reusable containers, or bundled with twine – no plastic bags.

• Accepted yard waste includes:

  • Leaves, pine straw, grass clippings

  • Tree branches and brush, cut into 4-foot lengths

• The town provides weekly leaf collection in the fall. Leaves should be placed loose at the curb – no bags.

Collection Schedules

Cary provides an online search tool to find your assigned collection day for garbage, recycling, and yard waste:

Cary Collection Day Lookup

You can search by address to see your weekly garbage and yard waste pickup day, as well as biweekly recycling day.

Collection schedules may be impacted by holidays. Upcoming holiday collection schedules are posted on the town’s website.

Bulky Item and Appliance Collection

Cary offers bulky item collection for large items that cannot fit in your garbage cart, such as:

• Furniture
• Grills
• Mattresses

Schedule bulky item pickup by appointment for a fee by calling 311 or submitting a request online.

Appliance collection can also be scheduled for a fee. Appliances can alternatively be dropped off at the Citizen’s Convenience Center or Wake County Multi-Material Facility.

Citizen’s Convenience Center

The Cary Citizen’s Convenience Center provides drop-off disposal for:

• Garbage
• Recycling
• Yard waste
• Household hazardous waste
• Electronics
• Appliances ($10 fee per appliance)

The convenience center is located at 1121 Old Apex Road and is open 12-7pm Tuesday-Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturdays.

Additional Resources

• Cary Garbage and Recycling Website – Overview of trash, recycling, yard waste, and special collections.

• What Do I Do With…? – Search for disposal options by item.

• Cary Trash and Recycling Guide – Detailed collection information and accepted materials.

• Contact Cary Solid Waste Services at 919-319-4550 or [email protected]

Knowing your trash and recycling collection schedule is important to ensure your items are picked up properly. Cary provides a convenient online search tool to find your customized collection days. With weekly garbage and yard waste pickup and biweekly recycling, Cary makes it easy for residents to properly dispose of waste.