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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Acceptable & Unacceptable Items

Acceptable Items

Grass
Leaves
Plants

Unacceptable Items

Concrete
Dirt
Rock
Sod

Collection Guidelines

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 A Solid Waste Issue

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Type of Solid Waste Issue
1. Cart repair
2. Dead animal collection
3. Missed waste collection
Type of dead animal (deer, raccoon, etc.)
Type of Missed Waste Collection
1. Bulk Waste
2. Commercial/Multi-Unit Apartment
3. Household Waste
4. Yard Waste
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.
Type of Missed Yard Waste
1. Loose Leaves Piled at Curb
2. Yard Waste (Leaves and Brush) Piled at Curb
3. Yard Waste (Leaves and Brush) in Roll-out Cart
Description of cart repair needed*
Please make sure your cart is visible and easily accessible. Public Works will repair your cart within the next 48 hours.
If your cart is deemed unrepairable and must be replaced; would you prefer to keep your old cart or have Public Works remove it?*
1. Keep damaged cart
2. Remove damaged cart
Location - Address/Street Name*
Please provide a valid address
Location Details
Provide nearby intersection or GPS Coordinates if possible.
Contact - First Name*
Last Name*
Phone Number
Email Address
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Yard Waste Containers

Yard 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.

Loose Leaf Collection