Charlotte Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place garbage cart at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and no sooner than the day before collection. Carts must be removed by midnight on collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place garbage cart at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and no sooner than the day before collection. Carts must be removed by midnight on collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky waste must be scheduled in advance online at curbit.charlottenc.gov, via the CLT+ app, or by calling CharMeck 311 (704-336-7600); set out by 6:00 a.m. on scheduled date. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Collected weekly on your regular garbage day; place leaves and clippings in paper bags or personal cans (max 32 gal, max 75 lbs); brush and limbs must be under 5 ft long and 4 in diameter in piles under 3 ft high. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued gray rollout cart; all household garbage must be bagged and tied before placing inside cart
- Place cart within 6 feet of curb with handle facing your home; allow at least 3 feet of clearance from obstacles and other carts
- Cart lid must be completely closed; items placed outside the rollout cart will not be collected
Charlotte recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and small boxes that have been cut or torn into small pieces
- Plastic bottles and jugs with necks (empty and dry)
- Paper, magazines, catalogs, and newspapers
- Milk and juice cartons (rinse clean)
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors; lids can remain on)
- Empty aluminum and steel metal cans
Prohibited items
- Cardboard that has not been cut or broken down into small pieces
- Plastic bags, plastic wraps, plasticware, cups, and food trays
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packaging materials
- Shredded paper, paper plates, napkins, and paper towels
- Hoses, cords, wires, electronics, and scrap metal
Charlotte bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky waste must be scheduled in advance online at curbit.charlottenc.gov, via the CLT+ app, or by calling CharMeck 311 (704-336-7600); set out by 6:00 a.m. on scheduled date. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 704-336-7600 |
Charlotte holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Charlotte, NC
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 704-336-7600
600 E 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Curbside Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Charlotte, NC?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place garbage cart at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and no sooner than the day before collection. Carts must be removed by midnight on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Charlotte?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Charlotte?
Bulky waste must be scheduled in advance online at curbit.charlottenc.gov, via the CLT+ app, or by calling CharMeck 311 (704-336-7600); set out by 6:00 a.m. on scheduled date. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 704-336-7600 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Charlotte?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and small boxes that have been cut or torn into small pieces, Plastic bottles and jugs with necks (empty and dry), Paper, magazines, catalogs, and newspapers, Milk and juice cartons (rinse clean), Glass bottles and jars (all colors; lids can remain on), Empty aluminum and steel metal cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Cardboard that has not been cut or broken down into small pieces, Plastic bags, plastic wraps, plasticware, cups, and food trays, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packaging materials, Shredded paper, paper plates, napkins, and paper towels, Hoses, cords, wires, electronics, and scrap metal. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).