For more information on recycling please check out the link to 'Frequently Asked Questions' at the bottom of this page. Simply combine all glass, metal, paper, *cardboard (*must be 2 feet x 2 feet or smaller to be collected), and plastics into one recycling container and place it at curbside on your trash pick-up day.
Recycling just got easier!Īs of May 7, 2007, there is no need to sort or separate recyclables by type. Tags are tied at the top of a standard trash bag of the appropriate size and placed at the curb for pick up. Town trash tags can be purchased in sheets (5 tags per sheet) and cost $7.50 per pink sheet for 15-gallon trash bags or smaller and $15.00 per yellow sheet for 33-gallon trash bags or smaller. Special Town trash tags can be purchased at a variety of area retailers.
Residents with Town trash bags can still use those they possess until supplies are exhausted. Gorham Trash Tags can be purchased in local stores.Įffective JanuGorham trash bags will no longer be distributed to local stores. The trash should be placed at curbside either in a trash bag with the appropriate Town trash tag tied at the top of standard trash bag, or in a tied Town trash bag, if any Gorham trash bags are still available. (as of July 1, 2020) to collect household trash and recyclables from every home and apartment building of three units or less. The Town has contracted with Casella Waste, Inc. Call 33 for hours.Ĭall 336-373-CITY (2489) for more information about bulk trash collection.Household Trash and Recyclables Collection Tires should be taken to the Guilford County Tire Facility at 2138 Bishop Road. Each bundle must be a maximum of five feet in length. Carpet will be picked up if it is rolled and tied. Cardboard boxes are recyclable and should be broken down and placed in your brown recycling container. These are considered electronic waste and should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for disposal. Call the City’s Contact Center at 336-373-CITY (2489) to schedule appliance pick up.
Remember the 2-2-2 rule: bulk trash should never be 2 big for 2 people 2 handle. Items weighing more than 50 pounds cannot be collected by City crews. Gas and oil are hazardous materials and should be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for disposal.
The City will not collect lawn equipment that has not been drained of gas and oil. Call the City’s Contact Center at 336-373-CITY (2489) to have a supervisor visit and provide a price for pick up. If you have large amounts of construction debris, the City will pick it up for a fee. if it is small enough to fit in a 32-gallon container. The City will only collect lumber, drywall, flooring, etc. If you have too much trash to fit in your green container, you can purchase an additional trash container for $55 by calling 336-373-CITY (2489). If your items were not collected, it was because: Your recycling is picked up and should be at the curb by 7 am on your collection day. Keep in mind that extra bags of trash outside your green container are not considered bulk trash and will not be collected by City crews.īulk trash items are collected every other week on the same day Bulk trash consists of items that are too big to fit in your green trash container, such as furniture, mattresses, swing sets, and lawn mowers (drained of gas / oil).