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SANITATION DEPARTMENT
(336) 838-0188
The sanitation department is a division of Public Works and is responsible for collecting and disposing of garbage, recycling, and many other items. The monthly fee citizens pay on the utility bill covers these items for residential and approved business accounts. Other recycling documents, options, and online forms are also listed on this page.
Bulk containers/dumpsters are NOT an option for the town. Institutional & business customers are required to have a dumpster if they exceed more than two 96-gallon rollout carts for trash. Any apartments, group of apartments, condominiums, mobile home park, or any structure containing six or more dwelling units shall provide dumpsters for the purpose of trash collection.
Recycling is mandatory for all residential and all commercial accounts, whether you have a town or other paid provider.
INFORMATION PAGES:
- Curbside Trash Collection
- Curbside Recycling Collection
- Curbside Bulky Item Collection
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Curbside Leaf Collection - seasonal
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Electronics Recycling - by appointment
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Recycling Centers & other recycle options - inside & outside city limits
- Recycle Calendar
- Street Listing - curbside trash & recycling
ONLINE REPORTING FORMS:
COMPOST SITE: 1505 Winkler Miller Road Extension, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 336-990-0193
PUBLIC WORKS AND GARAGE: 1302 North Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 336-838-0188