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The City of Wilson provides weekly collection of household garbage, recyclables, and yard waste from residential customers located inside the city limits. All three services are scheduled for the same day collection each week, but because of landfill and environmental regulations, each material is collected by a separate truck.
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Mission Statement
To manage the city’s solid waste stream efficiently and at the lowest cost possible while maintaining compliance with governmental mandates, and to maintain the central business district, parking lots and city properties in a clean and litter-free manner.
2026 Holiday Collection Schedule
Stay up to date on service changes during the remaining 2026 city-observed holidays. Go ahead and mark your calendars so you won't miss any schedule changes.
| Holiday Observed | From | --> | To | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | --> | Tuesday | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | No Collection | Tuesday | --> | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | ||||
| Sat., July 4, 2026 | Thursday | --> | Wednesday | |
| No Collection on Friday, July 3 | Friday | --> | Thursday | |
| Labor Day | Monday | --> | Tuesday | |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | No Collection | Tuesday | --> | Wednesday |
| Veterans Day | ||||
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | No Bulky Item Pickups | |||
| Thanksgiving | ||||
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | No Collection | Thursday | --> | Wednesday |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | No Collection | Friday | --> | Wednesday |
| Christmas | ||||
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | No Collection | Thursday | --> | Wednesday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | No Collection | Friday | --> | Wednesday |
| Containers must be place behind the curb by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day and retrieved from the curb within 24 hours of pickup. | ||||
If you would like to download the holiday collection schedule use these links:
English PDF | Español PDF
Find your Collection Day
To look up your collection day and other City services, use the City of Wilson service map:
(Click link above and enter your address to view your collection day and service information)
Need to Schedule a Pickup?
Some items are collected by request. For more information or to schedule pick up, please call 252-399-2424. You can also schedule pick up via our Fix-It Wilson App.
The Dispatch office can be reached 24/7 at 252-399-2424.
Helpful Videos
Looking for quick answers? Visit our Welcome to Wilson: Environmental Services YouTube playlist for short, helpful videos on common services and questions.
Topics include:
- Efficient garbage collection tips
- Missed pickup guidance
- Requesting a new cart
- Recycling do's and don'ts
- Special Pickup and cleanup programs
Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
