Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mint Hill
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your street location.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week (bi-weekly) on the same day as your trash service.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected once weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services are contracted through Waste Pro and funded through town property taxes, so residents do not receive a separate monthly trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Mecklenburg County provides property tax relief programs (such as the Homestead Exclusion) for eligible seniors 65 and older, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans.
Town-issued roll-out cart Bin (Trash)
Carts may be placed at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the day prior to pickup, and must be out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Wrap broken glass securely before disposing.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged clothing
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Collection is bi-weekly (A or B week). Place blue bins at the curb by 7:00 a.m. All recyclables must be placed loose in the bin, never in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flat cardboard boxes
- ✓Brown paper bags
- ✓Magazines and newspapers
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Grass and leaves must be in bags or cans (maximum of 10 per week). Limbs and brush must be under 5 feet long and 6 inches in diameter, restricted to one single pile of 4'x4'x5' per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By request only (Subject to fees)
Placement
After scheduling and paying for your special pickup with Waste Pro (980-296-1126), place the bulky items at the curb on the agreed-upon date.
Accepted
- ✓ Old couches
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Stoves and large appliances
- ✓ Bulky furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Bulk pickups are entirely at the resident's own cost. For a free alternative, you can haul items to the Hickory Grove Recycling Center in Charlotte.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling services are suspended for that day, and all subsequent pickups for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule and will be picked up one day later along with your regular trash.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your collection schedule usually remains unaffected. Always check the Mint Hill website for the official holiday calendar.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryChristmas trees measuring 4 to 6 feet can be collected with your regular yard waste on your normal trash day. If your tree is larger than 6 feet, you must cut it in half. Metal or artificial trees require a special pickup call to Waste Pro.
Fall
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf-falling season, remember that Mint Hill does not use loose leaf vacuum trucks. All leaves must be bagged or placed in cans, subject to the strict limit of 10 bags or cans per household per week.
Spring/Summer
March to AugustWhen undertaking major landscaping or storm cleanup, do not place more than one pile of limbs (max 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 5 feet long) at the curb. Excessive yard waste will not be picked up by Waste Pro.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Pro Garbage Collection Protocols for Mint Hill
The Town of Mint Hill partners directly with Waste Pro to manage all residential solid waste needs. Each single-family dwelling receives weekly curbside garbage collection to maintain pristine neighborhood environments. To ensure successful service, your rollout container must be wheeled to the edge of the street by 7:00 a.m. on your specific collection morning. However, local ordinances stipulate that carts should not be placed at the curb any earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night prior. Because daily collection routes operate continuously from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., residents are advised to leave their bins out for the entire 12-hour window before assuming a pickup was missed.
Proper Blue Bin Usage for Bi-Weekly Recycling
Recycling services are provided on a bi-weekly rotation, meaning your designated blue bin is emptied every other week. The most critical rule for Mint Hill residents is to keep plastic bags out of the recycling cart completely. All allowable items—such as flattened cardboard, glass bottles, and aluminum cans—must be placed loosely inside the container. When uncertain if a material is accepted, the town strongly encourages the 'When in doubt, throw it out' philosophy to prevent contamination. Any unaccepted materials can often be dropped off at any of the four Mecklenburg County Full Service Recycling Centers.
Handling Yard Debris and Holiday Foliage
Alongside regular refuse, Waste Pro handles weekly curbside rubbish and yard waste removal. Leaves, small limbs, and brush must be neatly organized at the roadside without obstructing traffic or pedestrian walkways. Following the winter holidays, residents can conveniently dispose of live Christmas trees by placing them alongside their standard yard waste. However, trees measuring between four and six feet are collected as-is, while any tree exceeding six feet must be safely cut in half before the crews will accept it. Artificial metal trees are strictly excluded from standard routes and require a special pickup arrangement.
Scheduling Special Bulk Pickups and E-Waste Drop-Offs
Unlike municipalities that offer free unlimited bulk collection, disposing of oversized items in Mint Hill requires a bit of pre-planning. If you need to throw away an old mattress, broken stove, or heavy sofa, you must contact Waste Pro at (980) 296-1126 to schedule a special collection at your own expense. Alternatively, budget-conscious residents can transport reusable goods to local charities, or haul their bulky junk directly to the Hickory Grove Recycling Center located on Pence Road. Furthermore, household hazardous waste, paint cans, and old electronics are strictly banned from your curbside bins and must be taken to a designated Mecklenburg County solid waste facility.
Drop-off Facilities
Hickory Grove Full Service Recycling Center
8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Mint Hill residents allowed to put their trash cans by the road?
Rollout cans may be placed at the curbside no earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the evening before your scheduled pickup, and they must be out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Does the town provide free bulk trash pickup for large furniture?
No. For oversized items like couches or appliances, you must either pay Waste Pro for a special scheduled pickup or haul the items yourself to the Hickory Grove Recycling Center on Pence Road.
Can I bag my recyclables before putting them in the blue bin?
Absolutely not. Plastic bags severely disrupt the sorting facility's machinery. All acceptable recyclables must be tossed loosely into your blue recycling cart.