CHARLOTTE, NC — Trash & Recycling Pickup

Charlotte Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)

Complete guide for Charlotte, NC: weekly trash & yard waste, every-other-week recycling (Green/Orange week), bulky items by appointment, holiday changes, drop-off options, and how to report missed service.

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Recycling Guide
Bulky Pickup

Trash

Weekly curbside collection on your assigned day. Set carts by 6–7 a.m.; lids must close. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Recycling

Every other week (Green/Orange week). Check the **2025 recycling calendar** or use the lookup. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Yard Waste

Weekly; use paper yard bags or personal containers ≤32 gal (no plastic bags). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

📍 Address Lookup (Official) & CLT+ App

Find your exact trash day, recycling week (Green/Orange) and next pickup date in the City’s tools. You can also see any scheduled bulky pickups and get calendar reminders. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Open CLT+ — Pickup Day Inquiry
Garbage & Recycling (City site)

🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules

  • Frequencies: trash weekly; recycling every other week; yard waste weekly. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Set-out: place carts curbside by early morning (routes run daytime); keep ~3 ft from obstacles and other carts; lids closed. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Cart size & spacing: city carts only for recycling; keep wheels toward the house/serial to street as directed. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Text alerts: you can sign up for service-day texts and updates. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Missed windows: wait until end of service day before reporting a miss (see below). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted

Accepted (Blue Cart)

  • Paper & cardboard (flatten)
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
  • Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
  • Cartons (juice, soup)

Not Accepted

  • Plastic bags/film; tanglers (hoses, cords)
  • Food/liquids; foam foodware
  • Batteries, propane tanks, electronics

Recycling is **every other week** (Green/Orange). See the City’s recycling page and the **2025 calendar** for your week. Keep items **empty, dry & loose** (no bagged recyclables). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

🌿 Yard Waste (Weekly) — Paper Bags / Personal Cans

  • Weekly pickup on your trash day, if prepared correctly. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
  • Use paper yard bags or uncovered personal containers ≤32 gal. No plastic bags (City policy). Weight limit typically ≤75 lb per bag/can; bundle brush per size limits. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Charlotte banned plastic bags for yard waste; use paper bags or personal cans instead. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

📦 Bulky Item Pickup (By Appointment)

  • Bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc.) must be scheduled in advance — online, via the **CLT+ app**, or by calling **311 (704-336-7600)**. Items placed out without a request will not be collected. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  • Set items out no earlier than the day before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on your confirmed date; keep 3 ft between items. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Schedule Bulky Pickup (CLT+)

🎉 Holiday Schedule (One-Day Delay)

  • On City-observed holidays (e.g., MLK Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, Christmas), all curbside services run on a one-day delay for the rest of that week (Friday customers served Saturday). Check the City’s holiday page for the 2025 list. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do

  1. Confirm set-out (by 6–7 a.m.), spacing, and lids closed; verify you’re on the right recycling week. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
  2. If still missed, report it to **CharMeck 311** or via **CLT+** — generally within 48 hours of your service day. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Report Missed Pickup (CLT+)

🏗️ Drop-off & County Resources

For items not suited for curbside service (HHW, large loads, special recyclables), use Mecklenburg County’s drop-off network. Check sites, hours and accepted items on the County portal. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Mecklenburg County — Solid Waste & Recycling

📞 Contacts (City of Charlotte)

  • Solid Waste Services: program overview, guidelines, and news. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
  • CharMeck 311: (704) 336-7600 — schedule bulky, report issues, request carts. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
  • CLT+ App / Web: pickup lookup, reminders, requests. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Open Garbage & Recycling (City)

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