If you want 2026 to be your year of outside, we can suggest some beautiful parks right along your commute. We’ll help you make a plan to visit a new spot every month.

Helpful Resources:

• Explore local parks, trails, and programs through Wilson Parks & Recreation

Every great street in Wilson needs one; the person who always knows which week is “Blue Bin” week, who to call when a storm drain looks a bit clogged, and has a black belt in Fix-It Wilson. We can help you become the unofficial heartbeat of the block. Civic engagement doesn't require a title or a meeting. It starts with having the right information and sharing it when your block needs it. Use the checklist below to become the unofficial heartbeat of  your neighborhood.

Download the Civic Engagement Checklist

How to Check Off Each Item:

1. Master the Roll-Out

Know exactly which weeks are for recycling and when holidays shift trash pick up by looking at the 2026 route calendars. Pro-Tip: Keep the City's digital schedule bookmarked on your phone.

• Address Lookup  Pro-Tip: Type in your address to see if you are a Blue bin week or a Red bin week for recycling BEFORE you look at collection schedule calendars.
• Digital Collection Schedule Calendars
2. The Fix-It Fast Pass

Report potholes, flickering streetlights, limbs hanging in the street, and other issues that affect your street. Pro-Tip: Create a log in to follow tickets submitted. 

• Submit requests online + track updates in one place 
3. The Storm Preparedness Pro

Before hurricane season or winter weather hits, help neighbors stay informed. 

• Follow city of Wilson social channels for real-time updates
• Bookmark emergency and storm resources
4. The Clean Curb Coordinator

Know the do's and don'ts of bulky item pickup and how to schedule collection.

• Review accepted items + learn proper placement and timing
5. The Wilson U Grad (In the Making)

Wilson U is launching in Spring 2026 - a new way to learn more about city services and how local government works. More information coming soon. 

Endless scrolling is so 2025. If 2026 is your year to unplug, get accurate City of Wilson news on a schedule that works for you. We’re here to help you disconnect from the doom scrolls. Our bi-weekly eNewsletter, Wilson This Week, delivers trusted City of Wilson updates on a schedule that works for you - without algorithms or endless feeds.

Get updates by email or receive alerts by text, Subscribe to Wilson This Week today.

If saving money is topping your list for 2026, we can show you how to take control of your utility bill. It may not be as thrilling as, say investing in crypto, but tightening up your energy habits will produce more sure results. Throughout the year, we'll share monthly tips on social media to help residents better understand their utility usage, manage accounts, and find opportunities to save. Helpful starting points include: 

• Viewing and managing your account online
• Understanding your utility bill
• Connecting with customer service for questions or assistance

Visit MyWilson portal or Customer Services pages to get started.

We're Here to Help You Stick With It

Big goals don't have to feel overwhelming. With monthly ideas, reminders, and local resources, the City of Wilson is here to support you every step of the way.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, bookmark this page, and check back throughout the year as we continue building out tools to help make 2026 your most connected year yet.