Efficient waste management is critical for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Salisbury provides comprehensive trash pickup services designed to meet the diverse needs of residential and business customers, ensuring proper waste disposal and environmental stewardship.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Salisbury
Salisbury offers weekly trash collection services for residents, with specific collection days determined by your neighborhood location. The city uses an organized quadrant system to manage waste collection efficiently:
- Southwest Quadrant: Tuesday pickup
- Northwest Quadrant: Wednesday pickup
- Southeast Quadrant: Thursday pickup
- Northeast Quadrant: Friday pickup
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Cart Requirements
- Residents are provided with a green roll-out cart for garbage collection
- Carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day
- Handle should face towards your house
- Remove cart from curb by midnight on collection day
Preparation Tips
- Place all garbage in plastic bags before putting in the cart
- Do not overfill the cart
- Ensure cart is within two feet of the roadside
- Maintain three feet of space between cart and other objects
Recycling Services
The city provides blue recycling carts for residents:
- Collected weekly on the same day as trash
- Accepts glass bottles, aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard
- Do not use plastic bags for recyclables
- Specific restrictions apply to recycling bin contents
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Bulk item pickup is available with specific guidelines:
- Two bulky items can be collected for a standard fee
- Additional items cost $5 each
- Must be scheduled in advance
- Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, and appliances
- Restrictions on building materials, electronics, and hazardous items
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection occurs weekly:
- Limbs must be cut to 6-foot lengths or shorter
- Placed neatly at the curb
- Separate from regular trash and recycling
- Seasonal loose leaf collection available mid-October to mid-March
Holiday Trash Pick Up
Regular garbage collection continues on most holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day.
How to Request Services
Contact Methods:
- Phone: (704) 638-5260
- In-person: Public Works Administration Building
- 303 W Franklin St, Salisbury, NC 28144
Salisbury’s trash pickup services are designed to keep the community clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to efficient waste management.
Note: Always check the most current guidelines with the city’s official waste collection department, as services and regulations may change.
https://salisburync.gov/Government/Public-Works/Waste-Collection
The City of Salisbury collects garbage weekly at the curb on the same day as yard waste and recycling collection.
Single-family home trash and recycling are collected once a week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, your collection day is based on the location