Solid Waste

Commercial Waste Collection

The Solid Waste Division provides:

  • Municipal solid waste collection to single-family dwellings, duplexes, multi-unit housing, and commercial entities
  • Collection services for bulk items 
  • Collection services for yard waste

**Solid Waste COVID-19 Information and Service Alerts**

The Town of Carrboro continues to provide household waste, bulk item, yard waste, and loose leaf collection services on their normal operating schedule. To view your collection day please see Residential Solid Waste Services Pickup Map. 

Please note: To limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect employees, the Town has modified some operating procedures. As a result, some services may take longer than normal or be delayed. Town offices are closed to the public; however, Public Works staff is available by phone at (919) 918-7425 or email pworks@townofcarrboro.org.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

  1.  Calendar 
  2. Find Your Collection Day

  1. Mon Aug. 30

    No Yard Waste Collection There is no yard waste collection on the 5th Monday of the month.
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  2. Mon Sep. 6

    No Yard Waste Collection Labor Day Yard Waste Collection Schedule - Yard waste and loose leaves will not be collected on Monday, Sept. 6th due to the Holiday. Residents who normally receive yard waste collection on Monday, Sept. 6th will be serviced on Tuesday, Sept. 7th.
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Brochures & Forms

Brochures

  1. Backyard Composting Brochure (PDF)
  2. Solid Waste Brochure (PDF)

Forms

  1. Household Trash and Yard Waste Roll-out Cart Order Form (PDF)
  2. Residential Rear Yard Sanitation Service Form (PDF)