Curbside Recycling Pickup in Union County, NC
Residential service is quarter to quarter with no long term commitment.
Trash Control Residential provides curbside recycling pickup for homeowners across Union County and nearby communities. Our bi-weekly recycling service makes it easy to reduce household waste while keeping collection simple and predictable.
You receive a 95-gallon recycling cart and scheduled pickup every other week. Materials are collected by a dedicated recycling truck and handled separately from regular trash, helping ensure recyclable items are processed appropriately.
A 95-gallon recycling cart is delivered to your home.
Recycling is collected every other week on your scheduled day.
A dedicated recycling truck handles collection separately from garbage service.
Place your cart at the curb by the scheduled time for pickup.
Aluminum beverage cans, steel food and beverage cans, and empty aerosol cans.
Plastic containers and bottles numbered #1 through #7 with necks smaller than their bases, including bottles, jugs, and rigid containers.
Food boxes and cereal boxes, paper towel and toilet paper rolls, paperboard packaging, office paper, newspapers and inserts, magazines, catalogs, brochures, envelopes and junk mail, paper bags, and softcover books or phone books.
Chemical or pesticide containers, electronics, and light bulbs including fluorescent types.
Styrofoam of any kind, yard waste, or construction materials.
Glass bottles, jars, window glass, or mirrors.
Plastic furniture, hoses, toys, or bulky plastic items.
Plastic bags, which should be taken to grocery store drop-off locations.
Garden hoses and soiled pizza boxes.
Remove caps and lids from containers.
Rinse food and beverage residue before placing items in the cart.
Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
Keep recyclables clean and dry.
Do not place recyclables inside plastic bags.
Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and supports the reuse of materials in new products. By separating recyclable materials at home, residents can help conserve resources and contribute to a more efficient local waste system without adding extra complexity to their routine.
Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste.
Use reusable shopping bags instead of single-use plastic bags.
Donate unwanted household items when possible.
Repair items before replacing them.
Consider composting food scraps where available.
Speak directly with a local team that understands your community.
Service runs quarter-to-quarter with no long-term commitment.
We don’t add fuel or environmental surcharges to residential bills.
Optimized routes help maintain consistent pickup timing.
Get reminders before your scheduled collection day.
Issues are handled locally and quickly if they occur.
Select communities and areas across Union County and Lancaster. Call to confirm whether recycling service is available at your address.
Trash Control Residential provides recycling pickup in Altan, Buford, Fairview, Indian Trail, Jaars, Jackson, Lancaster SC, Marshville, Mineral Springs, Monroe (unincorporated areas), New Salem, Peachland, Tradesville, Unionville, Waxhaw, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Wingate, and nearby communities across Union County, Lancaster County, and parts of Anson County.
If you’re unsure whether recycling is available at your address, contact us and we’ll confirm eligibility.
Recycling is collected every other week on a consistent schedule assigned to your neighborhood.
Yes. Recycling service can usually be added to an existing account. Contact us to confirm availability at your address.
No. Glass bottles and jars are not accepted in curbside recycling carts for this program.
No sorting is required. Accepted recyclables can be placed together in the cart.
If contamination is present, the cart may not be collected or items may be handled as regular waste. Keeping recyclables clean and within accepted guidelines helps ensure proper collection.
No. Plastic bags are not accepted curbside and should be taken to a store drop-off location.
No. Recycling is handled by a dedicated truck and team separate from garbage collection.
Collected materials are transported for sorting and processing through regional recycling facilities that handle residential curbside programs.
Call (704) 389-0740 or request a quote today to add curbside recycling service to your home.
Call (704) 389-0740 or request a quote today to add curbside recycling service to your home.
