Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Asheboro
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week on either Monday or Tuesday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on Thursday.
Yard Waste
Yard waste and brush are collected curbside on a regular seasonal rotation by the city.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
City utility bills for water and sewer are issued monthly and can be paid via the 24-hour kiosk at 1453 North Fayetteville Street, online portal, or by phone.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, 24-Hour Kiosk
Green Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged before being placed in the green cart to prevent littering. Keep the cart at least 3 feet away from mailboxes and vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged household waste
Brown Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loosely in the brown cart. Do not bag recyclables, and ensure all containers are rinsed, clean, and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Paper and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Glass bottles (check current local drop-off rules)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers like hoses or cords
Yard Waste Bin
Keep yard waste completely separate from bulk household items and household trash. Limbs and brush should be placed near the curb for the knuckleboom trucks to safely access.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request / Route scheduling
Placement
Place items parallel to the street on the curb. Do not place bulk waste under low tree branches, near utility poles, or blocking fire hydrants.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Heavy brush and large yard debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Treated or painted wood
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Liquid paint
Routine residential bulk collection is typically included in city services, but excessive amounts, construction cleanouts, or specific unapproved items may require a private hauler or incur additional municipal fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, curbside collection for that day is typically delayed by one day, pushing the remaining week's schedule back by a day. Downtown commercial routes may maintain a different holiday schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and yard waste collection routes may experience significant delays during holiday weeks as personnel are reallocated to manage the altered household trash schedule.
Because the regional landfill closes on major holidays, City of Asheboro sanitation crews cannot complete their regular offloading, necessitating these schedule shifts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf season in Randolph County, Asheboro public works crews experience high volumes of yard waste. Rake leaves to the curb edge, but do not block storm drains or the street.
Summer
July to SeptemberSevere summer thunderstorms can bring down limbs and branches. When placing storm debris at the curb, ensure it is clear of low-hanging power lines so the knuckleboom trucks can safely remove it.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning often leads to an influx of bulk pickup requests. Submit your requests early through the city's system and ensure items like old appliances or mattresses are placed safely out of pedestrian pathways.
Local Tips & Community Info
Asheboro Sanitation: How It Works
Residents living within the Asheboro city limits benefit from reliable weekly solid waste collection services provided by the City of Asheboro's Solid Waste Management Department. For seamless neighborhood pickups, citizens are expected to roll their designated trash receptacles to the curb the night before or early in the morning on their assigned collection day. It is highly recommended that all refuse be securely bagged inside the cart to minimize scattered litter on windy days. Ensure the lid is fully closed, and position the bin with the arrows pointing toward the street to accommodate automated garbage trucks.
Your Recycling Guide
Recycling in our community is essential for environmental sustainability. Asheboro accepts standard household recyclables, including flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass jars, and plastic containers with necks. You should keep all items loose rather than bagging them, as plastic shopping bags can severely jam the sorting machines at the recycling processing facility. Make sure to rinse out food residue from cans and bottles before tossing them into your recycling cart to prevent contamination and pest issues.
Handling Large Items and Yard Debris
For those undergoing home renovations, clearing out a garage, or maintaining their landscape, managing bulky waste and yard debris is quite straightforward. The city provides periodic brush and leaf collection, especially during the peak autumn months. Residents need to stack limbs parallel to the street and keep them well away from fire hydrants or parked vehicles. For large appliances, old mattresses, or heavy furniture that simply cannot fit into standard bins, homeowners can contact the public works department to request a special bulk pickup or utilize local landfill drop-off facilities.
E-Waste and Household Hazardous Materials
Electronics, batteries, and wet paints require careful disposal and must never be thrown into your standard garbage cart. Asheboro residents can take advantage of specialized county drop-off events or mail-in recycling programs for items like fluorescent bulbs and alkaline batteries. Heavy construction materials, concrete chunks, and roofing shingles should be transported to authorized local disposal sites such as Liberty Waste Solutions, which serves the greater Asheboro area and accepts heavy demolition debris.
Tips for Missed Collections and Holiday Adjustments
Whenever a federally recognized holiday approaches, sanitation schedules typically shift by one day. If your usual service day lands on a holiday, expect your household garbage to be collected the following morning. In the rare event that your street is missed during normal operations, leave your bin at the curb and quickly contact the Asheboro Solid Waste Management Department so they can investigate the delay and dispatch a truck for recovery.
Drop-off Facilities
Randolph County Public Works / Solid Waste Facility
725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC 27205
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages trash collection in Asheboro?
Within the city limits, regular household garbage and recycling are collected by the City of Asheboro's Solid Waste Management Department, while some private communities or businesses may partner with providers like Waste Management.
What time should my bins be at the curb?
Always place your carts at the edge of your property by early morning on your designated pickup day, ensuring there is plenty of clearance around the bin for the automated trucks.
How do I get rid of an old mattress or large appliance?
Oversized household items cannot go into regular carts. You must schedule a bulk pickup through the city or transport the items to an authorized local drop-off center.