Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Statesville
Trash Day
Trash is collected weekly, Monday through Friday, based on your assigned neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your regular trash pickup, alternating between designated Red and Blue weeks.
Yard Waste
Bagged leaves, grass clippings, and bundled brush are collected weekly on your regular trash day. In addition, the city operates a seasonal loose-leaf collection route across five zones from October through February.
Set Out Time
Place carts at the curb the evening before your pickup day and remove them by 8:00 AM the day after collection.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation and recycling services are billed monthly along with your City of Statesville electric, water, and sewer utilities.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
No direct senior or low-income rate discounts are listed, but the city offers the Statesville Connects emergency utility assistance program and energy efficiency rebates.
City-issued Toter Cart Bin (Trash)
All household trash must fit inside the provided toter cart. Place the cart at the curb on your collection day. Do not overfill the cart so much that the lid cannot close.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Blue or Green (varies) Bin (Recycling)
Collection occurs every other week. Never bag recyclables—bagged materials are automatically rejected. Wash and rinse out all food and beverage containers, and remove pumps from bottles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (Plastics #1 and #2 only)
- ✓Metal cans (aluminum and steel)
- ✓Paper, cartons, and flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind (bottles, jars, dishware, windows)
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Aerosol cans
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Pumps from plastic bottles
Yard Waste Bin
Grass clippings and leaves must be bagged (except for leaves during the Oct-Feb loose-leaf season). Bagged debris must be kept in a separate pile from unbagged limbs and shrubbery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Shrubbery
- ✓Limbs under 6 feet long and 4 inches in diameter
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular garbage day
Placement
Place items just behind the curb on your regular collection day, ensuring they do not block sidewalks, traffic, or your normal toter carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture (couches, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Stoves and water heaters
- ✓ Refrigerators
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Empty, fully dried-out paint cans
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (e-waste)
- ✕ Construction debris (lumber, sheetrock, brick, plywood)
- ✕ Roofing materials and guttering
- ✕ Carpet and padding
- ✕ Batteries, tires, gas tanks, and motor oil
A $65 specialized pickup fee applies per load for extremely large piles of limbs or yard debris that require special equipment. Standard bulk items are collected at no extra cost.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Statesville typically modifies collection schedules during major holidays. Collections scheduled on the holiday are usually shifted, and subsequent days may run on a one-day delay.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collections follow the same holiday delay schedules as standard residential garbage routes.
The city publishes a 'Revised Sanitation Schedule' annually. Always refer to the official calendar or the Hello Statesville alert system to confirm exact pickup dates for your street during a holiday week.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall/Winter
October to FebruaryThe annual loose-leaf vacuum program is active. Residents across the city's five collection areas can rake unbagged leaves to the edge of their yard (behind the curb) for specialized vacuum truck pickup.
Spring/Summer
March to SeptemberLoose-leaf season has ended. All leaves, grass clippings, and small organic yard waste must be placed in bags and left at the curb for collection on your normal residential garbage pickup day.
Holiday Schedules
Year-RoundDuring major holidays, standard garbage and recycling collections may shift. Residents can view the revised holiday sanitation schedule on the city's website or sign up for 'Hello Statesville' weekly digital updates for real-time notifications.
Local Tips & Community Info
Overview of Statesville Curbside Collection
For residents in the City of Statesville, managing household refuse is simple thanks to the dedicated efforts of the local Sanitation Division. The city provides weekly curbside garbage pickup for single-family homes, utilizing a fleet of semi-automated collection trucks. When you establish residency, the municipality issues one standard rollout toter completely free of charge. It is essential to treat this cart with care. If the container is damaged due to obvious neglect or improper use, the property owner is held financially responsible for purchasing a replacement. Should you require an additional bin for high volumes of waste, they can be bought directly from the solid waste department at cost.
Toter Placement Timelines and Nuisance Fines
City ordinances enforce strict timelines for when garbage containers can remain at the edge of the street to keep neighborhoods looking tidy. Residents are instructed to place their toter at the curb the evening prior to their assigned pickup day. Once the sanitation trucks have serviced your area, you are legally required to remove the empty bin from the public right-of-way no later than 8:00 a.m. the day following your collection. Neglecting this simple rule and leaving carts out indefinitely can result in municipal nuisance fines. Additionally, city-issued toters are assigned to a specific address, meaning they must never be taken with you if you move to a new location.
How to Dispose of Bulky Furniture and White Goods
If you are deep cleaning or replacing old household furnishings, you will likely encounter items that simply cannot fit inside your normal trash toter. Fortunately, the Statesville Sanitation Division collects bulky discards—such as mattresses, broken couches, and large white goods—as needed throughout the week. You do not always need a special appointment; simply position these oversized objects at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage day. The route drivers will dispatch a specialized truck to handle the heavy lifting. Be sure to place these large materials well away from your standard trash cart, fire hydrants, and mailboxes so the equipment can maneuver safely.
Yard Waste Logistics and Recycling Initiatives
Beyond standard household trash, Statesville operates dedicated routes for both recyclable materials and organic yard debris. The city utilizes separate trucks for recycling and brush collection to ensure materials are processed correctly and diverted from traditional landfills. For yard maintenance, residents can place leaves and small yard clippings at the curb, taking care not to block storm drains or public sidewalks. If you experience a rare missed pickup or need help locating a missing toter, you can easily reach the sanitation dispatch team by calling (704) 878-3415 during standard operating hours for prompt assistance.
Drop-off Facilities
Iredell County Solid Waste Facility (Twin Oaks)
354 Twin Oaks Rd, Statesville, NC 28625
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to remove my trash bin from the street in Statesville?
You are required by city ordinance to remove your empty garbage toter from the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day after your scheduled pickup to avoid potential fines.
Is there a fee for a replacement garbage cart?
The city provides the first toter for free, but if it is stolen or damaged due to neglect, the homeowner is responsible for paying the replacement cost.
How do I get rid of an old mattress?
Bulky items like mattresses and furniture are collected as needed. Simply place them at the curb on your normal garbage collection day, and a specialized truck will be sent to pick them up.