Loose Leaf Collection

Public Works provides loose leaf collection to residents year-round.  

Loose Leaves may be raked in a pile curbside for collection. No plastic or paper bags are allowed.

Large/Oversized Piles: May have a fee assessed.  Please email or call Public Works for more information.

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  1. Collection Guidelines
  2. Acceptable & Unacceptable Items

Collection Guidelines

  • Loose leaves waste must be free of all debris.  No dirt, sod, rock, or concrete.

Loose Leaves Placed in 95-Gallon Roll-out Containers:

  • Place container at the street with the lid opening towards the street.
  • Allow 3 - 5 feet of clearance between your container and any other item. 
  • Do not place yard waste cart in drainage ditch, bike lane, street, or on sidewalk. 
  • Filled roll-out containers (other than Town roll-out containers) must not weigh more than 50 pounds.

Loose Leaves Placed Curbside in a Pile:

  • Loose leaf piles should be long and narrow and placed as close to the curb as possible (within 10 feet).
  • Do not place loose leaves in drainage ditch, bike lane, street, or on sidewalk. 

Thank you for following these tips. It helps us provide better service to you.

Report an Solid Waste Issue

  2. Type of Solid Waste Issue
  6. Type of Missed Waste Collection

    Please leave your container curbside and Public Works will be back to collect your waste.

    If you have submitted this form after 3 pm, your container will be collected on the following day.

  8. Type of Missed Yard Waste

  10. Please make sure your cart is visible and easily accessible.  Public Works will repair your cart within the next 48 hours.    

  12. If your cart is deemed unrepairable and must be replaced; would you prefer to keep your old cart or have Public Works remove it?*

  14. Please provide a valid address

  16. Provide nearby intersection or GPS Coordinates if possible.  

  24. Do you wish to be contacted about this issue?*
  25. Preferred method of contact:
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Yard Waste Containers

Yard Waste Cart-transYard waste containers may be purchased from Town Hall receptionist at 301 W Main Street or you may print a Yard Waste Container Order Form (PDF) and mail it to Town Hall along with a check or money order:

Carrboro Town Hall                                                                               301 W Main Street                                                                               Carrboro, NC 27510

Public Works will deliver the container to your residence within 2 business days of receipt of payment. Please contact Public Works at 919-918-7425 for current container pricing.

FREE Leaf Compost

FREE leaf compost is available to Carrboro residents. For more information, please visit our Free Leaf Compost web page.