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Resident Services

Trash, Brush and Yard Waste

Collection guidance for household trash, brush, leaves and grass clippings in Mount Airy.

Household trash

  • Residential garbage is collected once each week.
  • Place the City-issued 96-gallon cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
  • Remove the cart from the curb by 7 p.m. after collection.

Brush collection

  • Brush collection is on Mondays.
  • Brush must be cut by the homeowner, less than 5 feet long and less than 3 inches in diameter.
  • Stack brush neatly at the curb or behind the sidewalk, clear of traffic and utilities.

Leaves, clippings and excluded items

Bag leaves and grass clippings for collection. Paint, building materials, mattresses and white goods are not accepted with regular sanitation collection.

Next steps

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