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Fayetteville, NC trash pickup schedule

Fayetteville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 209,120 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service) City Solid Waste Division collects household waste, yard waste, large limbs and bulky items for single-family homes (and multi-family properties of 7 units or less, per fee schedule); recycling collection is a city contract service (contractor not named on the city pages). Larger multi-family complexes contract their own recycling hauler.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly, on a different day from trash (Mon trash->Fri yard, Tue->Thu, Thu->Tue, Fri->Mon)145
Set outby 6 a.m. on collection day; carts removed from curb by end of collection day3
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: fayettevillenc.gov2
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Changes; see details. No Wednesday collection (Wednesday is not a regular household route day; it is the holiday make-up and metal-item day).2

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Fayetteville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNot published by the city (official page)
Official noticefayettevillenc.gov2
Fayetteville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Changes; see details Thursday household & yard waste collected Wed Dec 31, 2025; Thursday recycling Sat Jan 3.2
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday solid waste collected Wed Jan 21; Monday recycling as usual.2
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3, 2026 No change Collection as usual.2
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday solid waste collected Wed May 27; Monday recycling as usual.2
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Collection as usual.2
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change Observed Fri Jul 3; collection as usual.2
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday solid waste collected Wed Sept 9; Monday recycling as usual.2
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Changes; see details No Wednesday collection (Wednesday is not a regular household route day; it is the holiday make-up and metal-item day).2
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Thursday solid waste collected Wed Nov 25; Thursday recycling Sat Nov 28.2
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Friday solid waste collected Wed Dec 23; Friday recycling Sat Dec 26.2
Fayetteville trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Moved to Wednesday Friday solid waste collected Wed Dec 30, 2026; Friday recycling Sat Jan 2, 2027.2
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Collection Schedule incl. 2026-2027 Holiday Collection Sch… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Fayetteville

How it worksSet collection days6
How to requestup to 5 items: no charge, placed curbside clear of obstructions by 6 a.m. on your B-week bulky day (same day as yard waste); 6+ items and homeowner construction debris (incl. carpet): pay in advance and schedule via FayFixIt, 910-433-1FAY (1329) or 455 Grove Street; metal items (refrigerators, washers, dryers, bicycles, lawnmowers, weed eaters) collected only on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by phone6
Limitsup to 5 items per B-week pickup at no charge; single-family residences only; items at least 4 ft from other objects, emptied, not mixed with other waste6
Fees5 or fewer free; 6+ items up to 20 cu yd $100/load; over 20 cu yd $357/load1
Not accepted
  • Contractor-generated debris6
  • Tires (Up to 5 tires per household, with rims removed, are accepted at Ann Street Landfill)6
  • Fuel containers6
  • Automobile parts6
  • Glass (mirrors, windows, inside door frames)6
  • Tree stumps6
  • Propane tanks6
  • Electronics (computers, TV's, printers, stereos)6
  • Paint6
  • Chemicals6
  • Dirt6
  • Rocks6
  • Oxygen tanks6
  • Batteries (Vehicle batteries are accepted at Ann Street Landfill)6

Sources: Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) incl. Solid Waste Fee Sche…, Bulky Items, City provides holiday bulky item collection guidance (Dec … Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Fayetteville

Pickupevery other week4
Typesingle-stream4
Glassaccepted in cart4
Plasticsplastic bottles, milk jugs and detergent containers (no numbers published)4
Set outblue cart at curb by 6 a.m. on collection day4

Accepted

  • Plastic bottles (with or without caps)4
  • Milk jugs4
  • Detergent containers4
  • Food and beverage bottles and containers (clear, brown, and green)4
  • Brown paper bags4
  • Cardboard/boxboard4
  • Food and beverage cartons/boxes4
  • Junk mail4
  • Phone books4
  • Magazines, catalogs, and newspapers4
  • Office paper4
  • Aluminum and steel bottles and cans4
  • Metal lids from cans and bottles4
  • Aluminum pie pans and food trays4

Not accepted

  • Pizza boxes with grease or food residue4
  • Paper or cardboard with a wax coating (example: fast food cups)4
  • Soggy paper or wet cardboard4
  • Plastic Wrap4
  • Styrofoam (placed in a bag)4
  • Sheet glass and mirrors4
  • China, porcelain, or ceramic dishes4
  • Electronics of any kind4
  • Plastic bags and bagged recyclables (clean thin plastic bags can go to Harris Teeter, Food Lion or Target)4
  • Oil containers (plastic or otherwise)4
  • Bulky plastic items such as toys and outdoor furniture (Bulky)4
  • Petroleum product containers4
  • Cellophane wrap4
  • Aerosol Containers (take to the Hazardous Household Waste Collection Center)4
  • Tires (up to 5 per household, without rims)4
  • Vehicle Batteries4

Programs

  • extra cardboard bundles (call 910-433-1329 first)4
  • multi-family recycling ordinance4

Sources: Recycling Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes5
Seasonyear-round5
How oftenweekly, on a different day from trash (Mon trash->Fri yard, Tue->Thu, Thu->Tue, Fri->Mon)5
Rulesmax 10 containerized items (96-gal green/brown cart, 32-gal cans, durable bags, tied bundles); each under 50 lb; twigs max 3 ft long, 3 in diameter; no loose yard waste outside leaf season; contractor debris not collected; large limbs (up to 5 ft x 6 in, pile under 10 cu yd) on A weeks5
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Large limbsA weeks on yard waste day; up to 5 ft long, 6 in diameter, pile up to 3 ft high and under 10 cu yd free; 10+ cu yd $357 scheduled7
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionloose leaf vacuum collection by Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation, approx. mid-November to mid-March, on a published neighborhood schedule; questions (910) 433-15325

Sources: Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) incl. Solid Waste Fee Sche…, Collection Schedule incl. 2026-2027 Holiday Collection Sch…, Yard Waste, Large Limbs, FAQ - Solid Waste & Recycling Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Ann Street Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byCumberland County
Address698 Ann St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 · Map11
HoursMon-Fri no entry before 6:30 a.m., last loads 3:45 p.m.; Sat last load 11:45 a.m. (tires/shingles weekdays only, by 3:30 p.m.)11
Feeshousehold garbage free for Solid Waste user-fee payers up to 4 cu yd/week; $20 flat rate per car/pickup trip for chargeable debris11
Who can use itfree garbage only for residents paying the county Solid Waste user fee11
NotesPhone 910-321-6920. Tires (up to 5, rims removed), vehicle batteries and electronics accepted here per city pages.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byCumberland County
Address923 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301 · Map12
Hours2nd Saturday of each month 8 a.m.-noon; 4th Wednesday of each month noon-4 p.m.12
Feesfree; limit 10 gallons or 80 lbs per day; no latex paint12
Who can use itCumberland County homeowners only (not Spring Lake, Fort Bragg or other counties); no businesses12
NotesThe county page gives 923 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301 under Location and 923 Wilkes Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 under Contact Information; phone 910-321-6835. Fluorescent bulbs accepted (max 5/day).

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Ann Street Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formfayettevillenc.gov (FayFixIt portal/app) or 910-433-13298
Phone910-433-1FAY (1329)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitefayettevillenc.gov1

Sources: Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) incl. Solid Waste Fee Sche…, FAQ - Solid Waste & Recycling, FayFixIT and 1FAY Call Center Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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Fayetteville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Fayetteville?

Trash is collected weekly. Fayetteville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (fayettevillenc.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fayetteville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Wednesday: Thursday solid waste collected Wed Nov 25; Thursday recycling Sat Nov 28.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fayetteville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Wednesday: Friday solid waste collected Wed Dec 23; Friday recycling Sat Dec 26.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Fayetteville?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Wednesday: Friday solid waste collected Wed Dec 30, 2026; Friday recycling Sat Jan 2, 2027.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Fayetteville?

Set collection days. up to 5 items: no charge, placed curbside clear of obstructions by 6 a.m. on your B-week bulky day (same day as yard waste); 6+ items and homeowner construction debris (incl. carpet): pay in advance and schedule via FayFixIt, 910-433-1FAY (1329) or 455 Grove Street; metal items (refrigerators, washers, dryers, bicycles, lawnmowers, weed eaters) collected only on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by phone Fees: 5 or fewer free; 6+ items up to 20 cu yd $100/load; over 20 cu yd $357/load.

Does Fayetteville recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fayetteville?

Use the city’s online form (fayettevillenc.gov) or call 910-433-1FAY (1329).

Sources

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    Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) incl. Solid Waste Fee ScheduleCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  2. 2
    Collection Schedule incl. 2026-2027 Holiday Collection ScheduleCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  3. 3
    Household Waste (Trash)City · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  4. 4
    RecyclingCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  5. 5
    Yard WasteCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  6. 6
    Bulky ItemsCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
  7. 7
    Large LimbsCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    FAQ - Solid Waste & RecyclingCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Special Waste ServicesCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City provides holiday bulky item collection guidance (Dec 19, 2025)City · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Ann Street LandfillCounty · cumberlandcountync.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous Waste Collection CenterCounty · cumberlandcountync.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    FayFixIT and 1FAY Call CenterCity · fayettevillenc.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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Second-pass verification against every source: October 30, 2026. Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.