Rocky Mount trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | City Environmental Services — weekly black-lid 96-gal cart; address determines Tue–Fri route. /4981. Verified 2026-10-15 · rockymountnc.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts curbside per brochure tips (contamination avoidance). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Biweekly blue-lid cart — RED/GREEN week calendar 2026 brochure PDF. Verified 2026-10-15 · rockymountnc.gov |
| Bulk | Bulk/appliance/yard waste services — call Environmental Services; loose leaf map separate. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Rocky Mount Environmental Services. |
| Contacts | Contact the city — 252-467-4980. Verified 2026-10-15 · rockymountnc.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts curbside per brochure tips (contamination avoidance).
Where
5 ft clearance typical — brochure tips.
Limits
Purchase extra carts via Environmental Services.
Not allowed
No garbage in recycling cart — contamination raises rates.
Bags
Cart program — lids closed.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
2026 Garbage & Recycling Calendar — garbage/recycling during holiday weeks; yard/bulk may suspend (FAQ).
Private junk pickup
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Full details for Rocky Mount: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Environmental Services — weekly black-lid 96-gal cart; address determines Tue–Fri route. 252-467-4980/4981.
- Recycling
- Biweekly blue-lid cart — RED/GREEN week calendar 2026 brochure PDF.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk/appliance/yard waste services — call Environmental Services; loose leaf map separate.
- Curbside: when
- Carts curbside per brochure tips (contamination avoidance).
- Curbside: where
- 5 ft clearance typical — brochure tips.
- Curbside: limits
- Purchase extra carts via Environmental Services.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste weekly with garbage per brochure.
- Curbside: not allowed
- No garbage in recycling cart — contamination raises rates.
- Curbside: bags
- Cart program — lids closed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Tagging/contamination per brochure.
- Holidays
2026 Garbage & Recycling Calendar — garbage/recycling during holiday weeks; yard/bulk may suspend (FAQ).
- Hauler
- City of Rocky Mount Environmental Services
- Contacts
- Contact the city — 252-467-4980.
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: rockymountnc.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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