We’re here to help you find the New Bern trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of New Bern is in North Carolina with Jacksonville and Wilmington to the southwest, Greenville and Wilson and Rocky Mount to the northwest, Fayetteville 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.
New Bern Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/public_works/sanitation/bulk_collection_guidelines.php
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Holiday
- Christmas Next 2 Days
New Bern Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/public_works/sanitation/bulk_collection_guidelines.php
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- freezers
- refrigerators
- washers
- dryers
- water heaters
- sofas
- tables
- mattresses
- microwaves
- toasters
- vacuums
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- computers
- televisions
- printers
- paint cans
- propane tanks
- other hazardous material
- tires on rim
- lumber
- carpet
- carpet padding
- other flooring materials
- treated, painted, stained wood
- fencing
- treated lumber used in gardens
- mirrors
- glass
- cement
- concrete
- brick items
- roofing shingles
- sheetrock
- window frames
- doors
- railroad ties
- demolition
- remodeling
- construction debris
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 New Bern 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.newbernnc.gov/departments/public_works/sanitation/bulk_collection_guidelines.php
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in New Bern?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/public_works/sanitation/bulk_collection_guidelines.php
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/public_works/sanitation/bulk_collection_guidelines.php
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 am. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the New Bern Public Works Department?
(252)636-6659
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the New Bern trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
