July 2022

Approximately 1,200 households in Kannapolis will see modifications in their collection schedule in July 2022. If your collection schedule is changing you will receive a postcard in the mail. If you DO NOT receive a postcard - then your collection schedule is staying the same.

FAQs

1. Why is my route day changing?

As the City has grown - some of our daily routes have become so large all the carts cannot be collected on their designated days. We are changing your collection day as well as others in the City to better balance the routes. This will allow us to collect the carts more efficiently throughout the City.

2. Will my collection day change again anytime soon?

It has been many years since we have modified the routes. We do not anticipate any additional changes at this time.

3. Does this impact all of my collection services (garbage/recycling/yard waste/bulky waste)?

Depends on your address. Please enter your address in the CARTology app to find the information or you may call 704. 920.4444 and we will be glad to help you.

CARTology

CARTology is a waste collection calendar and reminder system. Through this free app, you can search for your collection days, set reminders, and search for how to dispose of different items. The platform also provides information on how items can be reused, recycled, composted or disposed of.

CARTology features a waste sorting game for children that is a fun, interactive way to learn how to properly dispose of waste.

Download the app in the Apple and Google play stores or use the search feature below.

Loose Leaf Collection & Yard Waste

Loose Leaf Collection

Loose Leaf Collection Season (vacuuming of loose leaves only), begins October 25, 2021 and ends March 4, 2022. During this period, leaves do not need to be bagged.Outside of the scheduled Loose Leaf Season between March 2022 through October 2022, leaves must be bagged and will be picked up on your normal trash pickup day. Check the CARTology app or enter your address above for your loose leaf collection day.

During the Loose Leaf Season, there will not be loose leaf collection on any of the following holidays observed by the City:

New Year's Day (January 2, 2023)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17, 2022)
Veterans Day (November 11, 2022)
Thanksgiving Holiday (November 24 and 25, 2022)
Christmas (December 22, 23, and 26, 2022)

In the event of a missed pickup (not due to a holiday or posted delay), please call the Public Works Department at (704) 920-4200 within 24-hours.

Loose Leaf Reminders

Place loose leaves at the curb the day before your scheduled collection or no later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
Leaves must be placed at the curb or along the ditch line - not in the ditch - in rows parallel with the street.
Do not place leaves on the sidewalk.
Leaves mixed with limbs, other yard waste, gum balls, gravel, glass or other solid matter will not be collected. These items damage equipment, thus delaying everyone's collection.
Leaves in garbage containers will not be collected.
Leaves must not be placed near water meters and fences. Place them on the street side of retaining walls.
Leaves often make their way to storm drains. Check the drains in your neighborhood and help the City keep them clean by removing the leaves and litter to prevent flooding.

Yard Waste

The City provides yard waste collection once a week on the same day as your garbage pick up. Please place your yard waste items at the curb the night before your scheduled collection.

Yard waste, limbs and loose leaves are collected by City crews. There will not be any yard waste, limb or loose leaf collection on any of the following holidays observed by the City:

New Year's Day (January 1, 2021)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2021)
Good Friday (April 2, 2021)
Memorial Day (May 31, 2021)
Independence Day (July 5, 2021)
Labor Day (September 6, 2021)
Veterans Day (November 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday (November 25 and 26, 2021)
Christmas (December 23, 24 and 27, 2021)