Garbage & Recycling

Garbage Collection Rates

Residential and Commercial Garbage Rates: Effective 2/1/25 $18.00 per month for the first 96-gallon cart;  We no longer offer household recycling. A second 96-gallon cart is $11.00 per month. The Town does provide a dumpster for recyclables located in Dees Memorial Park across from town hall.

Garbage Collection Policies

Residential garbage is collected by NC Waste every Friday.

The Town no longer provides household recycling services.  The Town does provide a dumpster for recyclables located in Dees Memorial Park across from town hall.  There is a county Recycling Center located at 766 Hinnant Road, Pikeville, NC just a few miles outside of town.  

Please have your carts at the curb on the Thursday evening before collection.

Please note that all bins must be put back at least 5 foot from the curb after pick-up. Not having your bins in the proper area after pick-up has occurred may result in a warning or more for chronic offenders from the Pikeville Police Department.

The following items will not be picked up by NC Waste:

  1. Appliances and home furnishings.
  2. Tires.
  3. Yard waste.
    1. If yard waste is in a bin and NC Waste Pick-Up can see it, they will not dump your cans. Please be mindful of this when reporting a missed can.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which areas can be serviced and which services do I qualify for?

Most areas in town-limits are able to be serviced through our garbage pick up contracted through NC Waste & Recycling. If you are moving to a location in town limits and are not sure if you qualify for this service, or want to know what services you are qualified for through the town at that address, please give us a call or fill out a form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

When is garbage pick up?

Garbage pick up is every Friday. Recycling pick up is every other Friday. You can view the 2024 service calendar online on our website.

What if my garbage/recycling has been missed?

If your garbage/recycling has been missed, please call town hall during business hours to let us know.  It rarely happens if cans are out by the street on time, but is possible.  

What happens if my garbage or recycling can breaks?

If your can breaks and becomes nonfunctional, please reach out to town hall to let us know so we can try to get the can switch out if possible.