Government Services Residents Business I Want To... Search HomeGovernmentDepartmentsPublic ServicesDivisionsEnvironmental Services Environmental Services Quick Links 2021 Recycling Collection Schedule Collections Details Collection Map (what day your collection is on) Holiday Collection Schedule Material Disposal Guide Recycling Guidelines Recycling Education and Outreach Recycling Carts Note on Thanksgiving Holiday Collection: Week of 11/22/21 Please note the following changes to garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste collections this week: Collection days will be Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (Thurs collection will be pushed to Fri) ALL front load dumpster services (recycling and garbage) will be delayed but should be completed on Fri. The Thurs. (11/25) yard waste routes will not occur Friday and will instead be completed on the next regularly scheduled service day which will be 12/2. Service Provided The City of High Point collects household waste and bulky items once a week at curbside, although backyard collection is provided for residents with a verified medical disability. Co-mingled recyclables are collected every other week. About Environmental Services Our most important partners in protecting the environment are the residents of High Point. We acknowledge and appreciate their role in continuing efforts to provide a safer and more livable community. Our Mission The Environmental Services Department provides the customers of High Point with quality, weekly collection of household waste, yard waste and bulky items to ensure a safe and livable community. Co-mingled recyclables are collected every other week. Our Purpose Provide residential customers weekly collection of household waste, yard waste and bulky items. Educate customers about proper disposal methods of solid waste and encourage them to participate in our recycling program. Protect the environment and sustain the highest quality of life for all the citizens of High Point. Household Garbage See Collection Map for your collection day. See our Collection Schedule for general information and Holiday changes. Garbage Pick-Up Guidelines Household garbage is picked up once a week. Customers must use a City-approved roll-out garbage cart. Solid waste collection begins at 7 a.m. Roll out containers which are not out when the truck passes, will not be collected until the next regularly scheduled pickup day. Recycling Find electronic recycling locations in High Point, view the 2021 Recycling Collection Calendar find out more about Recycling Cart purchase and collection. Recycling Pick-Up Guidelines Recyclables will be picked up every other week on your regular garbage collection day. Place your green recycling cart at the curb by 7 a.m. with your garbage cart. The cart handle and wheels should face the house. Carts need to have 3 feet of clearance from all obstructions (other carts, mail boxes, shrubs, etc) and should not be blocked by cars. Material Recovery Facility Information about our Material Recover Facility- the recycling center where all materials are processed, can be found here. Household Hazardous Waste The City of High Point is committed to providing services that protect our environment in a fiscally responsible manner. A new program has been created to provide for the proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. Certain household wastes are not accepted in your roll-out cart, because they can be hazardous to our environment and our collection workers. More information about dates, procedures and acceptable materials is available here. Update: The next HHW Event Will be Saturday, November 6, 8a.m.-2p.m. Contact Us Environmental Services Physical Address 3514 Triangle Lake Road High Point, NC 27260 Mailing Address P.O. Box 230 High Point, NC 27261 Phone: 336-883-3111 Greg Holt Solid Waste Collection Superintendent Email More Information FAQs When is my garbage pickup day? When can I put my garbage/recycling/yard waste out to be collected? What happens if I do not follow the guidelines for when to set out and remove my cart? I have trouble getting my garbage cart to the curb. What can I do? Do I need a special garbage cart? What can I put in the rollout cart? Do I need to bag my trash? Can I place excess garbage next to the cart at the curb? What if I have to be out of town during collection? Which days are considered garbage holidays? View All FAQs Services Collection Schedule Keep High Point Beautiful Red Box Rental When is My Collection Day? Policies & FAQ's What Do I Do With... Pay a Bill Meeting Agendas Public Records Notify Me Jobs Trash / Recycling Contact Us City of High Point 211 S. Hamilton P.O. Box 230 High Point, NC 27261 Phone: 336-883-3111 TDD: 711 FAQs What is a Development Ordinance? 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