Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the Town of Knightdale provides comprehensive trash collection services to ensure residents can easily dispose of their household waste. Understanding the local trash pickup schedule and guidelines helps keep neighborhoods clean and supports environmental sustainability.
References:
- Town of Knightdale Trash & Recycling Official Page
- Knightdale Yard Waste and Leaf Pickup Information
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Knightdale
The Town of Knightdale partners with GFL Environmental (formerly Waste Industries) to provide trash and recycling pickup services. The service fee is conveniently included in residents’ monthly City of Raleigh water bill.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
- Place household garbage in bags inside the provided GFL trash cart
- Roll-out containers must be placed at the curb by noon the day before scheduled pickup
- Remove containers from the curb the night after collection
- Containers should be placed at least three feet away from utilities, storm drains, and mailboxes
Pickup Days by Neighborhood
Knightdale divides residential areas into three service days:
- Wednesday Service Day (e.g., Autumn Ridge, Beaver Dam, Carrington Woods)
- Thursday Service Day (e.g., Brookfield Station, Cheswick, Emerald Pointe)
- Friday Service Day (e.g., Allen Park, Churchill, Forestville Village)
Recycling Services
Residents should:
- Place recyclable materials loose within the provided GFL recycle cart
- Refer to the town’s official recycling flyer for acceptable materials
- Avoid placing bags on top of or around collection containers
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The town uses a knuckle boom claw truck for large debris pickup:
- Collected weekly starting at 7:30 AM on Mondays
- Limb and branch restrictions:
- No pieces longer than 8 feet
- No single diameter larger than 8 inches
- No tree stumps
- Contractor waste is not accepted
Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste pickup occurs year-round:
- Place yard waste at the curb by 7:30 AM on Mondays
- Use clear plastic bags, compostable paper bags, or reusable containers
- Bags should not exceed 30 pounds
- Containers should not exceed 50 pounds
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During major holidays in 2025, trash collection will be adjusted:
- New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day: Collection delayed by one day
- Thanksgiving and Christmas: Only Thursday routes will be affected, shifting to Friday
How to Request Services
Contact Knightdale Public Works at 919-217-2250 for:
- Setting up new solid waste collection
- Reporting damaged carts
- Reporting missed pickups
- Addressing service issues
Knightdale’s trash pickup services are designed to keep the community clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. By following the guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents can contribute to a well-maintained and sustainable town.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of a lot of garbage?
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https://www.knightdalenc.gov/public-works/trash-recycling
Please call Public Works at 919-217-2250 for the following: Set up a new solid waste collection service; Report damaged roll-out trash or recycling cart; Report
https://www.knightdalenc.gov/public-works/yard-waste-leaf-pickup
Have your CLEAR or compostable paper bagged yard waste or container at the curb by 7:30 AM on Monday. It will be picked up by Friday, each week. The Town is