We’re here to help you find the Greensboro trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Greensboro is in North Carolina with Roanoke to the north, Burlington and Durham to the east, Asheboro to the south, High Point to the southwest, and Winston-Salem to the west.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Greensboro Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/field-operations/trash
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
During holiday weeks, your regular trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk collection day may change. Trash collection may occur even though City Hall is closed.
- When a holiday falls on Monday, both Monday and Tuesday collections occur one day later.
- When a holiday falls on Tuesday, Tuesday collection occurs one day later.
- When a holiday falls on Wednesday, there is no change in collection services.
- When a holiday falls on Thursday, Thursday collection occurs one day earlier.
- When a holiday falls on Friday, both Thursday and Friday collections occur one day earlier.
2023 Schedule
No collection on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, January 18.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, January 19.
No collection on Spring Break, Friday, April 15.
Thursday collection is on Wednesday, April 13.
Friday collection is on Thursday, April 14.
No collection on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, May 31.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, June 1.
No collection on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, June 21.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, June 22.
No collection on Independence Day, Monday, July 4.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, July 5.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, July 6.
No collection on Labor Day, Monday, September 4.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, September 6.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, September 7.
No collection on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 10.
Thursday collection is on Wednesday, November 9.
Friday collection is on Thursday, November 10.
No collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23.
Thursday collection is on Wednesday, November 23.
Friday collection remains the same.
No collection on Winter Break, Monday, December 26.
Monday collection is on Tuesday, December 27.
Tuesday collection is on Wednesday, December 28.
Greensboro Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/field-operations/trash/residential-collection/bulk-items
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Swing sets
- Lawn mowers (drained of gas / oil)
- Bikes
- Bed frames
- Box springs
- Carpet (rolled)
- Chairs
- Toilets
- Doors
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Yard waste
- Construction debris
- Household hazardous waste, such as paint, gasoline, antifreeze, and batteries. Take these items to the HHW Collection Center.
- Electronic waste, such as televisions, laptops, printers, and phones. Take these items to the HHW Collection Center.
- Tires
- Wooden pallets
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Greensboro and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/field-operations/recycle
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Greensboro?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/field-operations/trash/residential-collection/bulk-items
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/field-operations/trash
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Greensboro Public Works Department?
For all other questions, please call or e-mail the Contact Center at 336-373-CITY (2489).
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Greensboro trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
Will bulk pu pick up a hot water heater at curbside residential?
Hi Cheryl, Unfortunately, no, a hot water heater can not be picked up as part of bulk pickup. It’s considered an appliance (not bulk). You’ll need to call for an appliance pickup via 336-373-CITY (2489)