City of Hickory
76 N. Center Street
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
(828) 323-7400
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Sanitation Division
323-7500
The City of Hickory operates a full service Sanitation Division for all waste generators, both Residential and Commercial, within the City Limits. This division manages routine garbage pickup and recycling in addition to several other waste removal services.
Regular yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, and shrubbery trimmings is collected curbside weekly on the same day as residential garbage pickup. Recyclables and Bulky items are also collected separately on the same day. For more information about residential bulky item collection, please click here. Additional assistance is available for citizens with disabilities.
A special pickup is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for appliances by calling 828-323-7500.
Curbside leaf collection occurs in the fall, and residents are advised of the schedule in advance through the local media, online and the ‘City Snippets’ which is mailed with the water bill. The City operates vacuum trucks, which make (2) two rounds through the City. Citizens do not need to bag their leaves for collection.
Citizens wishing weekly collection of leaves must use either clear plastic bags (available at retailers or at the City's Public Services Complex) or personal containers labeled "yardwaste". Containers should not exceed 33 gallons in capacity.
The City’s “Scoop on Trash” document provides specific information on all the Division’s activities, and it is available by clicking here.
Customers should call 323-7500 to report broken rollout containers, recycling bins, request additional recycling bins (no charge), request a second rollout, or for any other sanitation related matter.
Dumpster service and recycling services for commercial customers are also available. For information about commercial dumpster service and recycling click here. You can also call 323-7500 or e-mail jyvars@ci.hickory.nc.us for more information.
If you would like to report a problem or request a service, please click here to visit our Action Center.
