Greensboro Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Please have carts to the street by 7 a.m. on your collection day and do not overfill. No more than two City-approved solid waste containers may be placed at the curb on collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Please have carts to the street by 7 a.m. on your collection day and do not overfill. No more than two City-approved solid waste containers may be placed at the curb on collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk trash items are collected every other week on the same day as your recycling, and must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Accepted bulk items include furniture, mattresses, bed frames, box springs, swing sets, lawn mowers (drained of gas and oil), bikes, chairs, doors, and toilets. Items must adhere to the 2-2-2 rule: never too big for two people to handle, and items over 50 pounds are not collected. Carpet must be rolled, tied in bundles up to 5 feet long. Appliances require calling 336-373-CITY (2489) in advance to schedule pickup. No construction debris, auto parts, tires, or electronics. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular collection day. Use your City-issued 95-gallon gray container for leaves, branches, and grass clippings with the lid fully closed. Up to two City-approved yard waste containers are permitted per household. Alternatively, place yard waste in biodegradable paper bags weighing under 50 pounds each (plastic bags are prohibited). Tree limbs must be tied in bundles no more than 5 feet long, under 50 pounds, using twine or string. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green container for weekly household trash collection
- Place carts at the curb by 7 AM on your scheduled collection day
- Do not overfill carts; lid must remain closed to prevent litter and pest access
- Maximum of two City-approved trash containers permitted at the curb per household
- Extra bags outside the green container are not collected and are not considered bulk trash
- Never place yard waste, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, or wooden pallets in trash carts
- Residents with physical difficulty moving carts can request disability assistance by calling 336-373-2489
Greensboro recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper and flattened cardboard boxes
- Metal food and drink cans (aluminum and steel)
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart)
- Glass bottles and jars (diverted to drop-off recycling locations at Transfer Station and Landfill)
- Food waste, liquids, and takeout to-go containers
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packaging
- Batteries, electronics, cords, and wires
- Garden hoses, textiles, and clothing
Greensboro bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk trash items are collected every other week on the same day as your recycling, and must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Accepted bulk items include furniture, mattresses, bed frames, box springs, swing sets, lawn mowers (drained of gas and oil), bikes, chairs, doors, and toilets. Items must adhere to the 2-2-2 rule: never too big for two people to handle, and items over 50 pounds are not collected. Carpet must be rolled, tied in bundles up to 5 feet long. Appliances require calling 336-373-CITY (2489) in advance to schedule pickup. No construction debris, auto parts, tires, or electronics. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 336-373-2489 |
Greensboro holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Greensboro, NC
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Greensboro Solid Waste & Recycling Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 336-373-2489
300 W Washington StGreensboro, NC 27401
These collection rules cover Zone City of Greensboro Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Greensboro, NC?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Please have carts to the street by 7 a.m. on your collection day and do not overfill. No more than two City-approved solid waste containers may be placed at the curb on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Greensboro Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Greensboro?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Greensboro Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Greensboro?
Bulk trash items are collected every other week on the same day as your recycling, and must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Accepted bulk items include furniture, mattresses, bed frames, box springs, swing sets, lawn mowers (drained of gas and oil), bikes, chairs, doors, and toilets. Items must adhere to the 2-2-2 rule: never too big for two people to handle, and items over 50 pounds are not collected. Carpet must be rolled, tied in bundles up to 5 feet long. Appliances require calling 336-373-CITY (2489) in advance to schedule pickup. No construction debris, auto parts, tires, or electronics. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 336-373-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Greensboro Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Greensboro?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and flattened cardboard boxes, Metal food and drink cans (aluminum and steel), Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart), Glass bottles and jars (diverted to drop-off recycling locations at Transfer Station and Landfill), Food waste, liquids, and takeout to-go containers, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packaging, Batteries, electronics, cords, and wires, Garden hoses, textiles, and clothing. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Greensboro Curbside Collection Routes.