Environmental Services provides the following services:
- Residential and commercial solid waste collection
- Curbside recycling
- One recycling drop site
- Brush collection
- White goods collection
- Construction/demolition and building material collection
- Tire collection
- Electronic collection and operation of the City Transfer Station.
To better serve residents, the Environmental Services Department uses automated equipment which provides for a more efficient collection system.
Yard Waste & Leaf Collection
Yard waste, including branches and shrubbery trimmings, should be stacked neatly and approximately two feet from the edge of the road, but not in the road, or ditch, or blocking the sidewalk for collection. Collection of yard waste is normally done on the day after garbage or recycling can collection. This type of debris is collected by a knuckle boom truck.
There is no charge for the first and second scoop of debris (that is within specifications) less than five feet in length and less than four inches in diameter. There is a $15 charge for the third scoop and each scoop thereafter. (A scoop is about the size of the bed of a short bed truck level full).
If waste is left in the ditch, blocking a sidewalk or in the street or if the waste does not meet proper specifications, the resident will be charged $24 per scoop. In case of afterhours/emergency collection, the resident will be charged $50 per scoop.
All sanitation charges will appear on the resident's regular water/sewer bill from the City of Asheboro.
Leaves are collected by the City's Street Division. Leaves should be raked to the street and kept separate from yard waste and trash containers. There is no charge for the collection of leaves by the vacuum truck. Bagged leaves will not be picked up.
Bulk Items
Bulk items such as mattresses, furniture, bags of clothing or other large household items are picked up by the city at the following rates:- 1-2 items: FREE
- 3-5 items: $25.00
- 6+ items: Call to schedule and for pricing for roll-off trailer services
- White goods (appliances): $12.00 per item
- Tire collection (without rims): $7.00 per tire
- Apartment complex bulk collection: Call for pricing and to schedule
- Construction/demolition and building materials: $24.00 per scoop (A scoop is about the size of the bed of a short bed truck level full)
Commercial/Residential Garbage Service
- Commercial/residential garbage can: $23.00/month
- Commercial/residential second can (garbage or recycling): $7.00/month
- Commercial/residential dumpster costs: $33.00 per pickup
- Extra dumpster pick-ups: $40.00 per pickup
- Commercial dumpster rental: $25.00/month (eight yard dumpster)
- Residential dumpster rental: $21.00/month (eight yard dumpster)
Electronic Goods
Computer equipment and televisions may not be disposed of with regular household garbage. This includes laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, scanners and peripherals such as mice and keyboards. There will be a $10 fee to collect televisions and computer monitors. All other electronics are picked up free. To schedule electronic goods pickup, please call (336) 626-1234.
Regular Household Garbage
Weekly residential garbage collection is provided to customers. Trash should be placed in garbage bags and tied securely, then placed in the 90-gallon, green roll cart. The roll cart should be placed within one foot of the curb (but not in the roadway) with the handle side away from the road. The cart should be at least four feet away from any other object. Carts must be out before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Roll carts should be removed from the curb and returned to a proper storage area on the same day as pickup. Residents who have a permanent or temporary restriction that hinders their ability to maneuver containers for curbside collection may be eligible for assistance provided they cannot obtain help from an able-bodied person residing with them. In order to apply for this service, Utility Account Holders will need to submit the Needs Assistance Program Application signed by a physician or physician's assistant.
If you need to report a damaged cart or missed pick-up, please contact the Environmental Services Department at 336-626-1234 x 2211 or click here to report a damaged cart online. All collection routes are video recorded for quality control and the Department may review the video for verification purposes.
Roll-off Container Service
The City of Asheboro offers roll-off container rentals for general cleanouts, ideal for disposing of larger waste items like small furniture, mattresses, and large amounts of non-hazardous waste. This service is only offered to City of Asheboro residents and property owners enrolled in City solid waste curbside services. This service is not available for commercial use. Please note: These containers are NOT for construction or demolition debris, brush, or yard waste. Learn more and request a rental dumpster delivery here.
Curbside Recycling
City households receive weekly curbside recycling pick-up. Recyclable items should be placed in the grey roll cart. The roll cart should be placed within one foot of the curb (but not in the roadway) with the handle side away from the road. The cart should be at least four feet away from any other object. Carts must be out before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Roll carts should be removed from the curb and returned to a proper storage area on the same day as pickup.
The following is a list of items that may be placed in the recycling roll cart:
- Boxboard (such as food and cereal boxes without coating)
- Corrugated Cardboard (flattened and either cut down or folded to size no more than 1’ x 1')
- Newspapers & Magazines
- Brown paper bags
- Junk mail
- High-Grade Paper (such as white or colored computer or note paper)
- Tin, Steel & Aluminum Cans (please rinse and remove labels)
- Glass (please rinse and remove labels)
- HDPE & PET Plastic Bottles (Code #1 & #2 - please rinse and remove labels)
Recycling Site
The City of Asheboro accepts recyclables from city residents at the city's Transfer Station, located at 630 Transfer Station Place off of E. Presnell Street. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 8 to 12 Saturday. Identification is required to verify city residency. This site accepts the following:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Steel cans
- Aluminum cans
- Plastic
- Glass (brown, green, clear)
- Newspapers and magazines
- Mixed office paper
- HDPE & PET Plastic Bottles (Code #1 & #2 - please rinse and remove labels)
It is important that you place ONLY the designated recyclable materials in the recycling containers. Do NOT deposit plastic grocery bags other containers in the recycling receptacles.
ABC Permittee Recycling
Beginning January 30, 2026, the City of Asheboro Environmental Services Department will provide curbside glass recycling services for ABC Permittees upon request. There will be a monthly fee of $200 for collection, and pickups will take place weekly on Fridays. Cans must be placed on the street before 7:30 a.m. in a position that allows clear access for pickup. Request to start/stop ABC Glass Recycling service.