Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fayetteville
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.
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
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling
Bagged recyclables are considered contamination. Plastic grocery bags and garbage bags tangle in the sorting machinery at the recycling plant. Always place recyclables loosely in your blue cart.
Pizza Boxes Belong in the Trash
While cardboard is highly recyclable, the grease and cheese residue left on pizza boxes ruins the paper recycling process. Always throw food-soiled pizza boxes into your green garbage cart.
Separate Yard Waste Properly
Never place yard waste inside your green garbage cart or blue recycling cart. Mixing organic debris with household trash will result in your cart being tagged and left uncollected.
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.
About Fayetteville Waste Management
Streamlining Services with the FayFixIt App
The City of Fayetteville leverages modern technology to manage municipal services effectively through the FayFixIt platform. Available as both a web portal and a mobile application, FayFixIt allows residents to check their collection days, report missed pickups, schedule bulky item collections, and request replacement carts directly from their smartphones.
Bi-Weekly Blue Cart Recycling Protocols
While standard household garbage and yard waste are collected weekly, single-stream recycling operates on a bi-weekly schedule. Fayetteville residents are issued blue rollout carts for recyclables. It is critical to ensure that items are placed loosely in the blue cart without the use of plastic bags, which are known to cause severe mechanical issues at regional sorting facilities.
Yard Waste Preparation and Restrictions
Cumberland County's climate generates substantial seasonal yard waste, and Fayetteville enforces strict preparation rules to ensure efficient collection. Residents must place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs in their own personal reusable containers (not exceeding 32 gallons or 50 pounds) or in heavy-duty paper yard bags. Limbs must be neatly stacked and cut to lengths of no more than 3 feet and diameters under 3 inches.
Proper Cart Placement Guidelines
Fayetteville's Solid Waste Division utilizes automated collection trucks equipped with mechanical arms. For successful collection, carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated day, with the arrows on the lid pointing toward the street. Carts must maintain a minimum three-foot clearance from all other objects, including other carts, mailboxes, parked cars, and utility poles.
Scheduling Bulky Waste and Appliance Pickups
Large items that cannot fit into standard green rollout carts must not be left at the curb unannounced. Fayetteville provides residential bulky item collection, but it requires an appointment. Residents must submit a service request through the 1-FAY call center or the FayFixIt app to have furniture, mattresses, and white goods (appliances) collected properly.
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 report a missed trash pickup or request a new cart in Fayetteville?
The most efficient way to report missed service, request a replacement cart, or schedule special collections is by using the FayFixIt app on your smartphone, or by calling the City's 1-FAY Call Center at 910-433-1329.
Can I use plastic garbage bags for my yard waste?
No. Fayetteville strictly prohibits the use of plastic bags for yard waste. You must use either heavy-duty paper yard waste bags or your own personal, reusable containers that hold no more than 32 gallons and weigh under 50 pounds.
Are glass bottles accepted in Fayetteville's blue recycling carts?
Yes, clean glass bottles and jars are accepted in the single-stream blue recycling cart. Please rinse them lightly to remove food residue, and remember never to bag your recyclables.
What happens to the collection schedule if it snows or a hurricane hits?
During severe weather events, standard collection routes may be delayed or suspended to ensure the safety of sanitation crews. The City will issue updated schedules and instructions for storm debris separation via the FayFixIt app, the city website, and local media.