Greensboro Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Greensboro recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Greensboro?
Can you recycle cardboard in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle pizza boxes in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle glass in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Greensboro?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Greensboro?
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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.