Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Concord
Trash Day
Weekly collection Monday through Friday, depending on your assigned neighborhood route.
Recycling
Bi-weekly (every other week) on your designated trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling services are conveniently bundled into your monthly City of Concord utility bill alongside water, sewer, and electric services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Mail, In-Person, Payment Kiosks
Green/Gray City-issued Cart Bin (Trash)
All garbage must be securely bagged before being placed in the rollout cart to prevent litter and deter pests. Have carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small broken household goods
Blue City-issued Cart Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely in the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables. Collection occurs on a bi-weekly basis on your scheduled trash day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Paper and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Place yard waste loosely at the curb or in open, personal yard waste containers. Do not mix yard waste with household trash, dirt, or rocks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small brush
- ✓Tree limbs (size restricted)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard collection day
Placement
Place items securely at the curb, keeping them distinctly separate from yard waste piles and ensuring they do not obstruct mailboxes, fire hydrants, or regular rollout carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods)
- ✓ General large household debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (contractor generated)
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Engine parts with fluids
Standard residential bulky item pickup is included in your solid waste service, but specialized tire disposal or contractor-level construction debris will not be collected and must be hauled to the landfill privately.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas generally cause a one-day delay in collection services for the remainder of the week, with Friday routes being collected on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulky item pickup are subject to the same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage collection.
Because the exact holiday schedule can shift based on what day of the week a holiday falls, the City strongly recommends downloading the CARTology app to receive automatic push notifications regarding specific delays.
Observed Holidays
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Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Blue Cart
Bagged recyclables are sent straight to the landfill because the bags jam the sorting gears at the recycling facility. Always toss your cans, glass, and paper loosely into your blue recycling cart.
Divert Hazardous Household Liquids
Never dump paint, cooking oil, motor oil, or harsh solvents into your trash cart. These toxic liquids can leak out of the trucks and contaminate Concord's streets. Take them directly to the HHW Facility on General Services Drive.
Separate Bulky Waste from Yard Debris
When placing materials at the curb for pickup, ensure your bulky items (like old chairs or mattresses) are kept entirely separate from your yard waste piles. Mixing these piles will cause crews to skip your collection.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf-falling season, the City of Concord typically operates specialized loose leaf collection routes. Monitor the CARTology app for neighborhood-specific vacuum schedules so you don't have to bag all your leaves.
Winter
JanuaryLive Christmas trees are collected curbside in January. All decorations, lights, tinsel, and the tree stand must be completely removed before placing the tree out on your regular yard waste day.
Spring
March to MaySpring cleaning generates high volumes of bulky waste. While you can place items at the curb weekly, ensure oversized piles do not block the street, sidewalks, or access to your regular rollout carts.
About Concord Waste Management
Harnessing the Power of CARTology
The City of Concord, in partnership with Cabarrus County, utilizes the CARTology platform to keep residents informed. Available as a web tool or a mobile app, CARTology provides instant access to your tailored collection calendar, bi-weekly recycling week color codes, and real-time alerts for holiday service shifts. Its integrated Waste Wizard also tells you exactly which bin a questionable item belongs in, preventing costly contamination.
Unmatched Bulky Waste Convenience
Unlike many municipalities that require complex scheduling systems and advance payments for large items, Concord offers highly convenient weekly bulky waste collection. If you have furniture, appliances, or oversized household items, you can simply place them at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular trash collection day. City solid waste staff will automatically log the items and remove them by the following workday.
Strict Adherence to North Carolina Landfill Bans
Residents must remember that North Carolina state law bans several items from being disposed of in standard landfills. You cannot place fluorescent lights, mercury-containing thermostats, used motor oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, or wooden pallets in your curbside bins. These materials must be separated and properly routed to the Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Expanding Your Disposal Capacity
Concord sets a strong baseline by providing every residence with one garbage cart and one recycling cart. If your household regularly generates excess waste, you can request an additional garbage cart for a small monthly fee added to your utility bill. However, to incentivize green practices, the city will provide an extra recycling cart completely free of charge to any household that consistently fills their original cart in under two weeks.
Local Drop-Offs at Irish Potato Road
When a major home cleanout or landscaping project generates more waste than the curb can handle, residents can utilize the Cabarrus County Construction & Demolition Waste Landfill located at 4441 Irish Potato Road. It's important to note that this facility operates on a cashless system—accepting only credit and debit cards—and imposes specific fees based on load volume. They also offer a $5 credit for bringing in two grocery bags of acceptable recyclables per load.
Drop-off Facilities
Cabarrus County Construction & Demolition Waste Landfill
4441 Irish Potato Road, Concord, NC 28025
Materials Accepted
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to schedule an appointment for bulk trash pickup in Concord, NC?
No, scheduling is not required for standard bulk items. You simply need to have your large items (like furniture or appliances) out at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. City crews will tag the location and retrieve the items by the next workday.
How do I get an additional recycling or trash cart?
You can request additional carts through the Concord Solid Waste Services department. Extra garbage carts require a monthly fee added to your utility bill. However, if you consistently fill your single recycling cart in less than two weeks, the city will provide a second recycling cart for free.
Where can I safely dispose of old televisions and paint?
Electronics, paint, and other hazardous household materials are banned from your curbside bins. Concord residents must take these items to the Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 246 General Services Drive SW.
How can I check if my trash day has changed due to a holiday?
The easiest way to track holiday schedule shifts is by using the CARTology platform. You can visit the City of Concord's website to access the online Waste Wizard calendar or download the CARTology app on iOS or Android to receive direct push notifications.