Winter storm changes trash & recycling pickup schedules in Triangle towns
Key Takeaways
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- Wintry precipitation has made road conditions dangerous and impacted city services.
- Triangle towns delay curbside trash and recycling pickup due to winter storm.
- Specific schedules shift one day in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and Garner this week.
Cities and towns in the Triangle are adjusting curbside trash and recycling collections this week due to the winter storm.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain covering the region has made road conditions dangerous. More wintry precipitation is expected Sunday, Jan. 25.
A cold front is expected to enter the Triangle on Sunday night, and frigid temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week.
Keep track of changes to curbside garbage and recycling pickups this week. This story will be updated.
Wake County schedule changes
- Apex: Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day the week of Monday, Jan. 26; schedule is subject to change.
- Cary: The Citizen’s Convenience Center is closed through Monday and curbside collection is delayed by one day for the week of Jan. 26.
- Garner: There will be no solid waste collection Monday. Residents on Monday routes should place their carts at the curb by 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 for pickup.
- Holly Springs: Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed one day, though service could continue to be adjusted.
- Knightdale: All routes are delayed by one day starting Monday.
- Morrisville: GFL Solid Waste Services will be closed Monday and are expected to resume Tuesday on a one-day service collection delay.
- Raleigh: Solid waste service in the Central Business District is canceled for Monday; the Yard Waste Center will be closed Monday.
- Wake County: Non-essential services including solid waste services are closed Monday.
- Wake Forest: Trash and recycling collection service is suspended Monday.
Durham County changes
- City of Durham: Curbside collections canceled on Monday and will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m., continuing through Friday. Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the road the night of your regularly scheduled pickup for collection the following day.
- Durham County: The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center is closed Monday and will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Orange County changes
- Chapel Hill: Residential and commercial trash collection are canceled Monday.
- Orange County: Waste and recycling centers are closed Monday.
This story was originally published January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM.
Renee Umsted
The News & Observer