Accepted in diversion stream

How to Dispose of Yard Waste in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte collects yard waste weekly on your garbage day when prepared correctly: leaves/grass in paper bags or containers ≤32 gallons (no plastic bags); brush/limbs generally ≤5 feet and within diameter limits; piles separated. Natural Christmas trees at single-family homes go with yard waste undecorated; artificial trees need bulky scheduling.

Category: OrganicsCity program · City of Charlotte Solid Waste — Collection Guidelines (bulky)Verified 2026-08-10
StatusAccepted in diversion stream
CurbsidePossible / program
Fee noteWeekly curbside yard waste on garbage day
PathwayCharlotte yard waste collection
Verified2026-08-10
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Curbside pickupYes / organics stream
Average tipping feeWeekly curbside yard waste on garbage day
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeCharlotte yard waste collection
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

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