City of Concord, NC Trash and Recycling Schedule

This article provides an overview of trash and recycling collection days, guidelines, and key information for the City of Concord, North Carolina.

Service Provider

The City of Concord manages trash and recycling services for residents. Contact Customer Care at 704-920-5555 with questions.

Trash Collection

• Trash is collected weekly on your designated day, Monday through Thursday.

• Carts cannot exceed 50 pounds.

• Extra trash must be bagged beside carts.

• Place carts curbside by 7AM on collection day.

• Up to 5 extra bags are allowed the weeks after Christmas and New Year’s.

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is collected weekly on your designated day, Monday through Thursday.

• Use provided recycling carts.

• Place curbside by 7AM on collection day.

Accepted Curbside Recyclables:

• Paper and cardboard
• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Glass bottles and jars
• Aluminum and steel cans

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly on your designated day.

• Place leaves, grass, and brush in paper bags, personal containers, or reusable cans.

• Bundle brush and branches.

• Separate yard waste from other garbage and recycling.

Bulky Item Collection

• Bulky items like furniture and appliances are collected monthly with recycling.

• Contact Customer Care to schedule pickup of extra bulky items. Fees may apply.

Holiday Collection Schedule

If a holiday falls on your regular collection day:

• Trash, recycling, and bulky item collection slide to the next day.

• No yard waste collection on holiday weeks.

View the holiday collection schedule.

Collection Day Lookup

Find your designated collection day:

• On the collection day map
• In the CARTology app
• By contacting Customer Care

Download the CARTology app for collection reminders and notifications.

Leaf Collection

• Loose leaf collection occurs twice per year, in November and December.

• Don’t rake leaves into roads, gutters, or bike lanes. Keep leaf piles off sidewalks.

• Avoid using plastic bags. Use paper bags or place leaves at the curb.

Brush Collection

• Brush and branches are collected by request weekly.

• Cut brush and branches to 4 foot lengths and bundle them securely.

• Maximum brush pile size is 4 feet x 6 feet. Limit 3 piles per collection.

• Schedule brush collection through CARTology app or by contacting Customer Care.

Christmas Tree Collection

• Live trees are collected curbside for 3 weeks after Christmas.

• Remove all decorations, lights, and stands.

• Cut trees taller than 6 feet in half.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste must be disposed of properly. Drop off paint, chemicals, batteries, etc. at:

Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3331 Highway 49 North, Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-920-2227

Learn more about hazardous waste disposal.

Curbside Textile Recycling

Simple Recycling offers curbside textile recycling:

• Place any textiles or small household items in bags beside your cart on collection day.

• Accepted items include clothing, shoes, blankets, toys, kitchenware, etc.

• Visit SimpleRecycling.com for more information.

Additional Disposal Programs

The City of Concord offers recycling programs for mattresses, electronics, tires, and appliances.

Visit the Solid Waste department page for full details on all disposal services.

Resources

• Collection Schedule Map – Find your day
• Holiday Schedule – Changes for holidays
• Bulky, Yard & Household Waste – Disposal guidelines
• CARTology App – Collection reminders and service requests
• Customer Care: 704-920-5555 – Questions, service requests

Following the published collection schedule and preparing materials properly will ensure your trash, recycling, and yard waste are removed in a timely manner. Check the resources above if you need additional Concord collection information.