City of Statesville Leaf + Yard Waste Collection

Last Updated 11/29/2023In Leaf + Yard Waste Collection, Latest City News, Homepage

Leaf Collection Update

11/29/2023 Update: Leaf collection crews are continuing in Area 4 and are moving toward the following areas: Hartness Road, Oakdale Drive, Georgia Avenue, Springdale Road, Brookdale Drive, Thomas Street, Carolina N Avenue, Carolina S Avenue, Woods Drive and Carolina Circle.

Upcoming areas: Macon Drive, Chestnut Drive, and Museum Road.


11/28/2023 Update: Leaf collection crews are continuing in the following areas: Stockton Street, Bost Street, Brevard Street, 1st Avenue, Holland Drive, Holland Circle, Harrill Street.

Crews will be moving towards Brandon Street, Red Fox Trail, Partridge Drive and Wood Street. Upcoming areas: Macon Drive, Chestnut Drive, and Museum Road.

Fall 2023 Leaf Collection

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Curbside Etiquette

  • Place your leaves on the curb in front of your residence on the edge of the yard and behind the curb.
  • Leaves should not be placed in the street or on the sidewalks.
  • Do not park near the leaf pile.
  • Do not mix sticks or tree limbs in with the leaf pile.
  • Do not place leaves near storm drains; clogged storm drains cause flooding.
  • Do not cover up your water meter.
  • Bagged leaves are typically collected faster than loose leaves. Customer Service located at 301 S. Center Street has 60-gallon bags available for sale in increments of 15 for $2.00.
  • Place leaves in 32-gallon containers that have lids and handles.
  • Utilize a mulching lawn mower and mulch leaves back into the lawn, providing nutrients for the soil.
  • Place leaves in and around plant beds and under trees and shrubs for good soil nutrients and plant insulation.

Leaf Collection Alternatives

Crews will pick up bagged leaves and limbs (4 ft. length or less) up to 2 cubic yards (3'x3'x3') at the curb any time of the year, typically on your regular garbage collection day. Do not place yard debris in the streets. If a resident uses a contract landscaper, the landscaper is responsible for removing the yard waste.

  • Bagged leaves are typically collected faster than loose leaves. Customer Service located at 301 S. Center Street has 60-gallon bags available for sale in increments of 15 for $2.00.
  • Place leaves in 32-gallon containers that have lids and handles.
  • Utilize a mulching lawn mower and mulch leaves back into the lawn, providing nutrients for the soil.
  • Place leaves in and around plant beds and under trees and shrubs for good soil nutrients and plant insulation.

If there is more than a pick-up truck load of debris, schedule a pick-up at 704-878-3415.

There may be a $65 fee.

To schedule a pickup of yard waste (not including leaves), please use the contact form below:

Yard Waste & Debris Pick Up Request Form

Bulk Items Collection

Place old furniture, stoves, refrigerators, water heaters on the curb for pickup on your regular garbage day. The city will not pick up:

  • Used paint (empty and dry paint cans are acceptable)
  • Construction debris, lumber, sheetrock, brick, block, plywood
  • Roofing materials, guttering
  • Fencing, Doors and Windows
  • Carpet & Padding
  • Batteries, Tires, Gas Tanks, Oil
  • Stumps, Ashes, Saw dust
  • Air Conditioners
  • TVs and computers/components
  • 55 Gal Barrels

You may take these to the landfill and place them in drop off areas.



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