Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Clemmons
North Carolina residential routes run Monday through Friday. Please refer to your city or county zoning map for your specific curbside collection day.
State Mandate
NC DEQ strictly bans aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and electronics from landfill disposal.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling services are provided by Waste Management and funded through your municipal property taxes, meaning residents do not receive a separate monthly trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Mail, Online, In-Person, Escrow
Standard Green/Dark cart Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be tightly bagged before being placed in the cart. Ensure the lid closes completely and place the cart at the curb with the wheels facing your home by 7:00 AM on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Chip bags and wrappers
- ✓Lightly used textiles (if un-donatable)
- ✓Paper towels
Cart with a Yellow Lid Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely in the yellow-lidded cart without plastic bags. Ensure all bottles and containers are clean and completely dry to prevent contaminating the paper products.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Food and beverage cans
- ✓Food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags and film
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Foam cups and styrofoam containers
- ✕Needles or medical waste
- ✕Tanglers like hoses or cords
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves must be placed in a windrow (no wider than 5 feet) at the edge of the yard, completely free of sticks, garden debris, and grass clippings. Do not bag leaves and do not place them in the street or block storm drains.
Accepted Items
- ✓Fallen leaves
- ✓Limbs and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice a year (Typically March and September)
Placement
Items must be placed at the edge of your yard (not in the street or blocking sidewalks) by 7:00 AM on the Monday of your designated week. Do not place items under low-hanging wires or against mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Indoor and lawn furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances and hot water heaters
- ✓ Broken down cardboard boxes
- ✓ Toilets and grills (no tanks)
Not Accepted
- ✕ TVs and computers (E-waste)
- ✕ Construction debris, concrete, and asphalt
- ✕ Tires and car parts
- ✕ Hazardous materials, paint, and liquids
- ✕ Yard waste and lawn mowers
The bi-annual bulk pickup is included in standard village services for single-family residential areas. Multi-family units or items placed out after the trucks have passed will require private disposal at the resident's expense.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste Management observes major holidays. If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, all collection services for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. For example, a Thursday holiday pushes Thursday service to Friday, and Friday service to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Village-operated leaf and limb collection runs on a separate schedule and may be paused during public works staff holidays or adverse winter weather conditions.
For any cart repair or service inquiries resulting from holiday schedule confusion, residents should contact the Clemmons Public Works Department directly rather than Waste Management.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall/Winter
October to FebruaryThe continuous leaf collection program runs throughout the fall and winter. Since the heavy vacuum trucks cannot operate in muddy conditions or freeze-overs, heavy rain or snow will cause significant delays in your neighborhood's leaf collection rotation.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning aligns with the Village's March bulk pickup event. Ensure that your large discarded items, like furniture or old grills (without tanks), are placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on the Monday your side of Lewisville-Clemmons Road is scheduled.
Summer
June to AugustWith the cessation of grass clipping collection, summer lawn care requires mulching or private composting. Do not place grass clippings in your household trash or recycling carts.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management Partnership for Garbage
The Village of Clemmons does not operate its own sanitation fleet; instead, it contracts with Waste Management (WM) to execute weekly household garbage pickup. Residents are issued a green rollout cart, which must be positioned at the edge of the street by 6:00 a.m. on the assigned service day, or simply placed out the night before. To prevent litter from scattering into local roadways and creeks, Waste Management requires that all household refuse be enclosed in plastic garbage bags before being tossed into the bin. Additionally, carts should be spaced at least three feet apart from other objects to allow the automated mechanical truck arms to grip them safely.
Bi-Weekly Recycling Protocol
To support Forsyth County's sustainability goals, Clemmons residents receive bi-weekly curbside recycling collection. You can place standard items like aluminum drink cans, clean cardboard, glass jars, and plastic bottles directly into your recycling cart. A major rule to remember is that recyclables must remain loose. Never pack your items into plastic grocery bags, as the thin film binds up the heavy machinery at the regional sorting facility. If you are unsure which week your neighborhood's recycling is collected, you can consult the color-coded calendar provided on the Village of Clemmons official website.
Village Brush and Limb Collection
While Waste Management handles the standard bins, the Clemmons Public Works Department directly manages local yard waste and brush removal. This specialized service is offered on a zoned schedule throughout the municipality. When trimming your landscape, make sure that branches are cut no longer than six feet and are less than six inches thick. All brush needs to be stacked neatly, running parallel to the street edge, without blocking pedestrian sidewalks or drainage ditches. Avoid mixing lumber, root balls, or construction debris into your brush piles, as town crews will leave contaminated piles at the curb.
Seasonal Bulk Clean-Up Events
Clemmons approaches large waste disposal differently than many surrounding towns. Instead of offering year-round bulk pickups by request, the Village organizes dedicated Spring and Fall clean-up events. During these announced weeks, residents can leave broken furniture, old mattresses, and acceptable large household items by the curb for free removal. Outside of these designated clean-up windows, residents are responsible for hauling their own oversized junk to the Forsyth County landfill or hiring a private junk removal enterprise.
Navigating Holiday Service Disruptions
Because Waste Management operates the garbage routes, the Village follows WM's standard holiday schedule. On major national holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, residential collection is delayed by one full day. For example, if Christmas falls on a Tuesday, Tuesday routes will shift to Wednesday, and Friday routes will be completed on Saturday. Keep an eye on the Village of Clemmons social media pages or the WM mobile app for real-time updates to avoid missing your pickup window during the busy holiday seasons.
Drop-off Facilities
Clemmons Public Works Facility (Extra Recycling Drop-off)
3800 Dillon Industrial Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for picking up my trash in Clemmons?
Household garbage and recycling are collected by Waste Management, which operates under an official contract with the Village of Clemmons.
Does the Village of Clemmons pick up bagged leaves?
No, Clemmons Public Works provides a loose-leaf vacuum service during the autumn season. Leaves should be raked into windrows at the curb, not bagged in plastic.
Can I leave a couch at the curb anytime for pickup?
No. Bulky items like couches are only collected during the Village's designated Spring and Fall clean-up weeks unless you hire a private hauler.