The City of Kannapolis has released the 2025 Garbage/Recycling Calendar. 

In addition to the garbage/recycling collection schedule for 2025, the calendar includes information on what items may be recycled. The calendar also details the holiday schedule for garbage/recycling collection. 

Important tips for garbage/recycling in 2025: 

• The City of Kannapolis asks that you do not bag your recyclables, and that you reuse, donate, or throw away Christmas lights, hoses, cords, clothing, and grocery bags because they get stuck and clog the recycling machines. 
• All recycling items need to be CLEAN and DRY. 
• The City also encourages you to reduce and reuse – not just recycle. As the market for recyclables continues to fluctuate it is important to find ways to reduce and reuse items rather than just being a throwaway society. 
• Please sort your recycling and trash into the proper carts. The carts with YELLOW lids are for recycling only. Carts with GREY lids are for your trash. Contaminated recycling carts will not be picked up.  
• Put your garbage and recycling cards at the curb the night before your scheduled collection, and remember to remove carts from the curb after they have been emptied. 
• Place recycling/trash carts at the curb with wheels facing your home, making sure to keep carts a minimum of 5 feet from one another and 5 feet from parked cards, mailboxes, and other objects. If carts are blocked or trucks are unable to get to them, they will not be collected.  Do not block sidewalks with carts. 
• Residents can download the mobile app, CARTology, for Apple or Android devices for more information. Just search for CARTology in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). From the app, you can learn how to dispose of items, view your collection calendar and receive notifications. 
• The CARTology functions are also on the City’s website: www.kannapolisnc.gov. Residents can type in their addresses to view collection schedules, set up notifications, and search items to see if they are recyclable or if they should be placed in the garbage. 

For more information and to download the recycling calendar visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/recycling. 

You will also find a printed copy of the 2025 Recycling Calendar in your January utility bill newsletter, Kannapolis Matters.