Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Clayton
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday based on street address; check your street in the town schedule to find your assigned weekly collection day.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection
Yard Waste
Weekly on the same day as trash collection (loose-leaf vacuum runs seasonally starting in October)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside waste, recycling, and yard waste services are conveniently billed alongside your municipal water, sewer, and electric services on your monthly Town of Clayton utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Automatic Bank Draft, Drive-Up Drop Box, Mail, In Person
Green Bin (Trash)
Place the green cart at the curb the night before pickup. All-Star Waste prefers carts to be at least half-full to improve route efficiency.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Tissues
- ✓Styrofoam
Tan Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and loose. Do not bag recyclables. Bins containing plastic bags or non-recyclable materials will be marked as contaminated and collected as regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper (except carbon)
- ✓Cardboard (broken down)
- ✓Milk and juice cartons
- ✓Plastic bottles
- ✓Aluminum and soup cans
- ✓Books
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Clothes hangers
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Hoses
- ✕Bubble wrap
Yard Waste Bin
No plastic bags. Use a 32-gallon reusable bin labeled 'Yard Waste' or a brown 95-gallon yard waste cart. Piles must not exceed 6'L x 6'W x 3'H. Loose leaves are collected curbside only from Oct 1 to Jan 31.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Limbs under 4 inches thick and 6 feet long
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (1 to 2 items per week)
Placement
Place bulk items next to your green trash cart on your standard collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Sofas and recliners
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Large tables and furniture
- ✓ Tires
- ✓ Extra trash bags
- ✓ Sinks and whole toilets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Carpet
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
If you place more than 2 bulk items out, or if piles are excessive, All-Star will photograph the items and the Town may apply an additional removal fee to your monthly utility bill.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection is generally delayed by one day if the holiday falls on or before your normal pickup day. However, All-Star Waste occasionally runs partial routes on holidays, so residents are advised to place bins out on their normal day or check the official town schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
During Loose Leaf Season, vacuum trucks run the business day after your actual (sometimes holiday-delayed) trash collection day.
Always refer to the Town of Clayton's online schedule tool to confirm specific holiday week adjustments for your street.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall/Winter
October to JanuaryLoose Leaf Season is active. You can rake loose leaves to the curb (no containers needed) and vacuum trucks will collect them on the business day following your normal trash collection day.
Spring
February to MayAs the off-season begins, loose leaves are no longer vacuumed. All yard waste (leaves and small clippings) must be placed in an approved 32-gallon container labeled 'Yard Waste' or the official 95-gallon brown cart.
Summer
June to SeptemberDuring severe summer thunderstorms or potential hurricanes, ensure your green and tan carts are secured, and keep curbside yard waste piles small to prevent storm drains from clogging.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Garbage Guidelines for Clayton Residents
The Town of Clayton provides weekly residential garbage collection to help keep our Johnston County neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Through a dedicated partnership with GFL Environmental, each single-family home is issued a standard rollout cart for daily household trash. To guarantee service, your cart must be wheeled to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning. The lid must be completely closed to prevent animals from scattering debris, and the handle should point toward your house. Please leave at least three feet of space between your garbage cart, recycling bin, and any roadside obstacles like mailboxes or parked vehicles.
Bi-Weekly Recycling Procedures and Rules
To promote environmental sustainability, Clayton offers a robust bi-weekly curbside recycling program. Recyclables are picked up every other week on your normal trash day. Residents are encouraged to responsibly dispose of flattened cardboard, clean paper products, aluminum cans, and rinsed plastic bottles. It is strictly prohibited to place plastic grocery bags, tanglers like hoses, or styrofoam into the recycling cart, as these materials severely damage the processing center's sorting machinery. Contaminated bins may be tagged and left unemptied by the route drivers.
Managing Yard Waste and Autumn Leaves
Routine yard debris, such as grass clippings and small brush, is collected weekly on the same day as your household garbage. Limbs must be neatly stacked, measure no longer than four feet, and weigh under 50 pounds. Dirt, rocks, and mulch are not accepted. During the autumn season, typically running from mid-October through January, the town Public Works department deploys specialized vacuum trucks for loose leaf collection. Homeowners should rake their leaves to the edge of the curb—ensuring they do not block storm drains or spill into the roadway—for automated pickup.
White Goods and Bulky Item Scheduling
Disposing of oversized household items like mattresses, broken furniture, or large appliances requires a different approach than standard trash. Clayton residents must submit a specialized request for bulk pickup, which is generally scheduled on specific days of the month. If you need to discard white goods such as an old refrigerator, washing machine, or water heater, the town requires a $15 environmental disposal fee. This fee must be paid in advance through the Customer Service department before the item can be officially placed on the collection route schedule.
Drop-off Facilities
Johnston County MSW Landfill
680 County Home Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
Materials Accepted
39/42 Convenience Center
Various locations across Johnston County
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to bring my trash cart back to my house?
Town ordinances require all empty garbage and recycling carts to be removed from the curbside by 7:00 a.m. the day following your scheduled collection.
How much does it cost to throw away an old refrigerator in Clayton?
There is a mandatory $15 white goods fee for the disposal of large appliances. This fee covers environmental processing and must be paid before scheduling the pickup.
Can I put my yard waste in plastic garbage bags?
No, yard waste should never be placed in plastic bags. It must be placed in paper yard debris bags, personal reusable containers, or left in neat piles at the curb.