Recycling and Trash Services

Due to the expected inclement weather; Monday February 2nd route day collections will be changed to Wednesday, February 4th. Please have carts out by 6AM on Wednesday, February 4th or the night before for best practice. Please continue to watch the news or visiting our website for more information as this is a dynamic situation.

A City of Wilmington worker empties a recycling cart into a truck

The Recycling & Trash Services Division provides weekly curbside trash pick-up for residential and commercial city trash customers within the city limits. The division is funded by monthly fees charged by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to City Recycling & Trash Services customers based on their chosen level of service.

New to the City Recycle and Trash Services

On September 23, 2024, the City of Wilmington rolled out a new fleet of automated trucks to modernize our trash collection service. This streamlines the city’s trash service and improves worker safety. Most households that participate in City of Wilmington trash collection are now serviced by an automated sideload truck and this improvement affects how trash carts are placed at the street.

When you're placing your trash cart out for collection, please remember these three simple steps:

  1. Cart Lid: Cart lids must be closed completely. 
  2. Direction: Face cart handle and wheels toward your house.
  3. Placement: Place within 2 feet of the curb or roadside and ensure 3 feet of space on all sides.

An RTS illustation of the proper way to leave your cart out for the new trash trucks

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Recycling & Trash Services
910.341.7875

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
910.332.6550

Save Money

The City of Wilmington Recycling & Trash Services Division promotes environmental responsibility and cost savings through a "Pay as You Throw" program.

 

This tiered system allows residents to reduce waste and lower costs by switching to a smaller 35-gallon trash cart and using the no-charge 95-gallon recycle cart, collected biweekly. The 35-gallon trash service costs $25.29 per month, while the 95-gallon service is $31.12 per month. Switching saves $5.83 per month, over $60 annually, while helping divert waste to recycling.

 

Call 910.341.7875 to make the switch and start saving!

 

 

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