Collection Calendar

How do I get reminders for my recycling collection?

There are several options to receive digital reminders for your recycling collection day. Supplemental instructions for setting up reminders using the Collection Calendar tool above are listed below. 

Email

Using the Collection Calendar tool above, enter your address and click "Get a reminder!". Click on the "Email" option. Enter your preferred email address and the time and day you would like to receive an email reminder. 

Download the iOS App

The Orange County NC Recycles app is available in the Apple Store and Google Play. Search "Orange County NC Recycles" in the app store on your mobile device and download the app. 

After downloading the app, you can adjust the notification settings on your mobile device. 

• To change the time you receive reminders on your mobile device, open the Orange County NC Recycles app  and click "More" on the bottom right. Make sure the button next to Notifications says "YES" or is green if you would like to receive app notifications. Select the time and day you would like to receive a reminder. 
• To change the type of notification you receive on your phone, go to the your Phone Settings. Click on "Notifications." Select "Orange County NC Recycles." Make sure notifications are enabled (the button says "YES" or is green). Select your preferred alert style (i.e. lock screen, banners, or notification center).

Phone 

Using the Collection Calendar tool above, enter your address and click the "Get a reminder!". Click on the "Phone Call" option. Enter your preferred phone number and the time and day you would like to receive an email reminder. You will receive an automated phone call at the time selected.

Embed in Outlook, Google Calendar, iCal 

Embed your collection calendar to your digital calendar application. 

Add to Google Calendar: Using the Collection Calendar tool above, enter your address and click the "Get a reminder!". Click on the "Google Calendar" option. Right-click on the URL listed in the Calendar tool and select "Copy link."  Open your Google Calendar application. On the left-hand tab, click the + icon next to "Other calendars." Select "From URL" and paste the copied link. Click "Add to calendar" to add your collection calendar to your Google Calendar. 

Add to iCal (for Apple devices only): Using the Collection Calendar application above, enter your address and click the "Get a reminder!". Click on the "iCal" option. Click "Subscribe to Calendar" to add your collection calendar to your calendar.

Add to Microsoft Outlook: Using the Collection Calendar tool above, enter your address and click the "Get a reminder!". Click on the "Microsoft Outlook" option. Click "Subscribe to Calendar" if applicable to your Microsoft version. If the collection calendar does not download onto your application, see the additional instructions on the Collection Calendar tool, or as follows: Right-click on the URL listed in the Calendar tool and select "Copy link." Open your Microsoft Outlook application and select the Calendar tab. Click "Open Calendar" (the calendar icon with the green +). Click "From Internet" and paste the copied link. Click "OK" to add your collection calendar to your Microsoft Outlook calendar. If you would like to merge your collection calendar with your regular calendar, click the back arrow at the top of the Collection Schedule. 

How do I print my collection calendar?

1. Enter your address in the “Please type your home address:” box below.
2. Click search.
3. Click “Get a calendar.” 
4. Click "Print a Calendar."
5. Select the number of months per page by clicking the drop-down box at the top labeled "12 months per page (change)".
   • You can print 1 month, 6 months, or 12 months per page.
6. Click "Print."

If you need assistance with setting up reminders or printing your calendar, please contact the Solid Waste office. Additionally, if the reminder or print options are not available to you, please contact the Solid Waste office at (919) 968-2788 or recycling@orangecountync.gov.