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Special Services
The City provides several special collection services including Christmas tree pickup, leaf and mulch compost, a recycling center, and roll-off container rentals.
Christmas Tree Pickup
The City of Lenoir offers curb side Christmas tree pickup starting the first business day after Jan. 1 and running for at least five business days. Please place trees behind the curb or ditch line, so as not to impede pedestrian or vehicle movement.
Compost Giveaway
The City of Lenoir gives away leaf compost in the spring every year.
- Compost will be offered on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.
- The compost center is located at the old sewer plant behind the Animal Shelter off Fairview Drive.
- Compost is free, or $5 per scoop if you need it loaded.
Recycling Center
The City of Lenoir Recycling Center is located on Pennton Avenue. The center accepts common recyclables from city of Lenoir residents only. Rear view mirror hangers are available at the recycling center or at the front desk on the first floor of City Hall.
Click here to visit the Recycling Center Page
Roll-Off Dumpster Rentals
The City offers 20-cubic-yard, roll-off dumpsters to utility account holders who need to dispose of a large amount of garbage or debris. The roll-off containers can only be used for acceptable debris for a maximum of two weeks.
For more information about renting a roll-off container, call 828-757-2173.
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Form (PDF)
Roll-off dumpster rental
| 2 week flat fee + daily rental | $50.00 + $5.00 per day + tipping fees |
Other Resources
Caldwell County residents can also dispose of garbage and debris at the Foothills Environmental Landfill and Caldwell County Convenience Centers. Click here for more information on the convenience center and landfill.
Convenience Centers are for household waste and recycling only.
Residents must dispose of the following items at the landfill only:
- Tires
- Yard Waste (Trees, Limbs, or Brush)
- Construction or Destruction Materials
- Paint (Must be dried)
- Commercial or Industrial Waste
- Out-of-County Waste
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Wendy Dellinger
Administrative AssistantPhone: 828-757-2154
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Shane Barrier
Sanitation SuperintendentPhone: 828-757-2173