Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fayetteville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week (on an A/B week schedule) on the same day as your household trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly based on your trash day: Monday trash gets Friday yard pickup, Tuesday trash gets Thursday, Thursday trash gets Tuesday, and Friday trash gets Monday.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential solid waste fees are billed annually on your Cumberland County property tax statement rather than a monthly utility bill, covering weekly trash, biweekly recycling, yard waste, and bulky pickups.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Free curbside-exempt backdoor assistance is available for residents unable to roll carts to the curb due to medical or physical limitations. Cumberland County also provides property tax relief programs for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Green Cart Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be securely bagged before being placed in the green cart to prevent wind-blown litter and pest issues. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste and scraps
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
- ✓Double-bagged pet waste
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Place items loosely in the blue cart. Ensure all containers are rinsed clean of food and liquid residue before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Mixed paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and films
- ✕Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene)
- ✕Food-soiled paper (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Use personal reusable containers (up to 32 gallons/50 lbs) or heavy-duty paper yard waste bags. Do not use plastic bags or mix dirt and rocks with yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and pine needles
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Tree limbs (max 3 ft long, 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment only
Placement
Place items curbside, free from obstructions like low-hanging wires, mailboxes, and parked vehicles. Keep bulky items separate from regular rollout carts and yard waste.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Lawnmowers (fluids fully drained)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and concrete
Standard residential bulky item collection is generally provided at no additional cost for a limited volume, but excess loads, frequent requests, or non-compliant materials may incur fees or require private disposal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major city-observed holiday falls on a weekday, garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is subject to the same holiday delays as regular trash routes. Ensure your personal bins or bags remain at the curb until collected.
Residents should download the FayFixIt app or monitor the City of Fayetteville's official social media channels for real-time notifications regarding specific holiday and weather-related schedule changes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn/Winter
November to JanuaryThe City typically operates an annual loose-leaf vacuum program. During this specific window, residents can rake leaves to the curb (avoiding the street and storm drains) without bagging them. Check the city calendar for your neighborhood's exact collection weeks.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberBefore severe tropical weather strikes, secure all rollout carts inside a garage or tied to a sturdy structure. After a storm, FEMA regulations require residents to separate storm debris into distinct piles (vegetative, construction, appliances) for specialized collection.
Post-Holiday
Late December to JanuaryLive Christmas trees are collected curbside as part of regular yard waste operations. Ensure all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands are completely removed. Do not place trees in plastic bags.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Garbage Protocol for Residents
In Fayetteville, household waste management is handled by the city's Solid Waste Division, providing residents with dependable weekly refuse collection. To guarantee your household garbage is picked up, your green rollout cart needs to be positioned at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your assigned neighborhood service day. You may wheel the container out the evening before, but city ordinances require that all empty carts be pulled back to your house by midnight after the collection route is completed. Ensure the cart opens toward the street and sits completely clear of parked vehicles, low-hanging branches, and mailboxes.
Mastering the Blue Cart Recycling Schedule
Fayetteville strongly encourages environmental stewardship through its bi-weekly recycling program. Using the blue cart, residents can easily recycle a variety of household materials without separating them. Acceptable items include rinsed glass jars, aluminum cans, flattened cardboard boxes, and rigid plastic bottles. However, you must never throw plastic grocery bags or thin film plastics into the blue bin, as they cause massive mechanical failures at the regional sorting facility. Keep your recyclables loose; bagged recycling is treated as contamination and will be left at the curb.
Yard Waste Disposal Rules
Maintaining a beautiful lawn in Cumberland County generates organic debris, which the city collects weekly on the same day as your regular trash. Fayetteville residents must follow strict weight and packaging guidelines for yard waste. Leaves, grass clippings, and pinecones must be placed in heavy-duty paper yard sacks or personal plastic bins with tight-fitting lids. Each container or bag cannot exceed 50 pounds. Tree limbs and brush must be cut to lengths of five feet or less, bundled securely with twine, and also kept under the 50-pound limit. Plastic trash bags are strictly banned for yard waste.
Utilizing the FayFixIt App for Bulky Items
For massive items that simply will not fit inside a standard green cart—like old mattresses, broken appliances, or discarded furniture—Fayetteville provides a special bulky item collection service. Instead of leaving these items blindly on the sidewalk, residents are required to schedule a pickup in advance. The easiest way to coordinate this is by downloading the FayFixIt mobile app or by submitting a request through the city's web portal. Alternatively, you can call the 1-FAY call center at 910-433-1FAY to secure your spot on the upcoming route.
Weather and Holiday Route Alterations
Because the Cape Fear region is prone to severe tropical weather and hurricanes, the Solid Waste Division occasionally pauses operations to protect municipal crews. Any weather-related delays are broadcast immediately via the FayFixIt app and local news networks. In addition to weather, standard operations are suspended for major holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day. When a collection day is skipped for a holiday, the entire schedule shifts forward by one day for the remainder of the week, ensuring every neighborhood still receives service.
Drop-off Facilities
Ann Street Landfill (Cumberland County Solid Waste)
120 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Materials Accepted
Wilkes Road Treatment and Processing Facility
771 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a bulky item pickup in Fayetteville?
You must schedule large item collections in advance. You can easily do this by using the FayFixIt smartphone app, visiting the city's official website, or calling the 1-FAY hotline at 910-433-1329.
Can I put my grass clippings in black plastic trash bags?
No. The city of Fayetteville prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. You must use compostable paper yard bags, personal 32-gallon containers, or tie loose limbs into manageable bundles.
What time should my garbage cart be at the curb?
All trash and recycling carts must be placed at the edge of the street no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.