City of Statesville

Recycling


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Recycling is picked up every other week. The city is divided into two sections. To find out if you are a blue or red week, please go to the interactive map and follow the directions carefully.

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING - This allows you to place all of your recyclables in the same container. They do not have to be separated. But please wash and clean out any food/beverage containers and make sure the items you are recycling are on the list!


Recycling List:

Plastic (Bottles, Jugs, Jars #1, #2 only)

    • No pumps
    • Empty & Rinse

Metal (All cans)

    • Empty & Rinse
    • No aerosol cans
    • No scrap metal

Paper (Paper, cartons, cardboard)

    • Flatten cardboard

NO GLASS (No bottles, jars, household glass such as windows, mirrors, dishware)

DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES!

View the 2026 Recycling Schedule here

View City Recycling Map here


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