Urban & Town Curbside (Weekly Collection)

Residents within the town limits of Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill (including the portion of Chapel Hill within Durham County) in single-family homes or duplexes qualify for weekly curbside collection of recycling in 95-gallon roll carts.

• Cart Set-out Guide (PDF), to help ensure proper and efficient cart collection
• What Goes in My Blue Recycling Cart?
• Urban (Weekly) Collection Schedule
• Special Collection Form for Disabled Customers (PDF)
• Improper recycling might receive an OOPS Tag. We will return to collect when the issue is fixed.
• Listen to the Commingle Jingle by Tim Smith and the Recyclettes (Turn on your speakers!)

Cart Recycling Reminders

• Do not bag recycling in a plastic trash bag. Items must be loose inside cart.
• Empty, flatten, cut or fold corrugated cardboard boxes so they fit loosely inside cart.
• Items must fit loosely and the lid must be able to fully close.
• Line up the front of the cart so it is flush along the curb.
• No plastic bags, Styrofoam or garbage, please.
• Only items inside the cart will be recycled; items on top or left on the ground will not be recycled.
• Place cart with cart lid opening toward the street.
• Place your cart at the curb with 3 feet clearance from cars, trees and other objects.

How do I get a replacement cart, or a repair? Contact our office if your cart is missing or it needs a repair. Cart replacement costs $60, however there is no charge for a one time replacement if the loss or damage is through no fault of the household. If resident would like to purchase an additional cart they may do so for a one-time fee of $60.