Public Works

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Post-holiday Tree and Wreath Recycling

Post-holiday trees and wreaths will be collected as part of the regular yard waste collection schedule. Please remove all decorations from the tree or wreath, including tinsel and any nails from the stand.  Trees and wreaths should be placed at the curbside with other yard waste.  

**Solid Waste COVID-19 Information and Service Alerts**

The Town of Carrboro continues to provide household waste, yard waste, and loose leaf collection services on their normal operating schedule. To view your collection day please see Residential Solid Waste Services Pickup Map. 

For bulk item collection such as appliances, furniture, or TVs, please call (919) 918-7425 or email solidwaste@townofcarrboro.org to schedule a pickup.

Please note: To limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect employees, the Town has modified some normal operating procedures. As a result, some services may take longer than normal or be delayed. Town offices are closed to the public; however, Public Works staff is available by phone at (919) 918-7425 or email pworks@townofcarrboro.org.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

Public Works Street Division
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Public Works Waste Management Truck
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Solid Waste Management Division
​• Provides waste collection to the single-family, multi-family, and commercial   sectors.​​• Provides bulk item and yard waste collection
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​Streets Division
• Provides general street maintenance services including:​• Street sweeping​• Sign installations​• Pavement markings​​• Maintenance of dirt streets, right-of-ways sidewalks, and bike paths​.​• Responsible for inclement weather street maintenance, e.g. ice and snow removal, hurricane clean-up.​​
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​Landscaping / Grounds Division
​• Beautifies the town through landscaping and ornamental design/maintenance​• Administers loose leaf collection program​​• Provides park facility and ball field maintenance at the towns parks.​
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​Central Services Division​
​• Provides building and repair maintenance to the town's structures
​• Manages cemetery operations, selling and marking of cemetery lots at the town cemeteries.​
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​Fleet Maintenance Division
​ • Maintains and repairs all town vehicles and equipment
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