Waste Pro is a company dedicated to building exceptional resource ecosystems that protect the environment and sustain our communities. Our company was founded in 2001 with three key objectives: to deliver excellent service, maximize recycling, and establish cost savings for our customers —and those principles continue to underpin our business today. We are one of the fastest -growing waste management companies in the southern United States, with an established network of industry professionals who can design and deliver complete waste management services that work regardless of location or waste type. This means we can offer local expertise, conduct on -site training, and carry out specialized services. It is the “Waste Pro Way” – “Caring for Our Communities”
Residential Solid Waste Collection (Garbage)
Waste Pro will provide a once-a-week residential curbside garbage collection. Collections will be made on your scheduled collection day, Monday. Customers will be provided one green 95-gallon container.
- Please place your household garbage cart curbside the evening before your collection day or prior to 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.
- Waste Pro provides collection and disposal services for household garbage generated by residential customers. Garbage must be bagged and properly placed in the provided container.
- Household garbage will only be collected when properly placed in the 96–gallon green Waste Pro cart.
- Lids must be closed.
- No material outside of the cart will be collected.
- Carts should be placed curbside, with the handle facing your house, 3 feet from vehicles, shrubs, hydrants, mailboxes, and other carts, etc.
- Do not block sidewalks or place carts in the street. To order an additional cart, you may contact the City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division at 704-984-9400, extension 3. An additional fee will apply.
The following items are excluded from the collection:
Excluded Waste:
- Construction and demolition debris materials
- Paint containers
- Pallets
- Propane Tanks
- Tires
- Yard Waste of any type
- Automotive oils and fluids
- Batteries
- Electronics
- Medical Waste
- Solvents and oxidizers
Residential Curbside RECYCLING
Waste Pro will provide residential curbside recycling customers with service every other week. Customers will be provided one blue 95-gallon container.
- Please place your household garbage cart curbside the evening before your collection day or prior to 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.
- Waste Pro provides collection and processing services for household recycling generated by residential customers.
- Do not bag recycling materials
- Household recycling will only be collected when properly placed in the 96- gallon blue Waste Pro cart.
- No material outside of the cart will be collected.
- Carts should be placed curbside, with the handle facing your house, 3 feet from vehicles, shrubs, hydrants, mailboxes, and other carts, etc.
- Do not block sidewalks or place carts in the street. To order an additional cart, you may contact the City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division at 704-984-9400, extension 3. An additional fee will apply. The 2026-27 RECYCLING SCHEDULE – For more information, CLICK HERE Household Recycling is collected every other week. For your collection day and week, CLICK HERE
Recycle Right!
- Empty, Clean, and Dry recycling material only.
- Do not bag any recycling.
The following items may be recycled in your curbside container:
- Aerosol Cans (empty)
- Aluminum Cans Cardboard (flattened)
- Cereal Boxes
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Magazines & Phone Books
- Metal Cans
- Milk & Juice Cartons Paper,
- Junk Mail & Newspaper
- Pizza Boxes
- Plastic Bottles & Jugs
- Spiral Paper Cans
The following items may NOT be recycled in your curbside container:
- Shredded Paper
- Paper Plates
- Plastic Food Trays & Cups
- Takeout Food Containers
- Styrofoam
- Other Non-Recyclable Household Garbage
- Napkins
- Plastic Cups & Plasticware
- Diapers
- Hoses
Residential Yard Waste
The City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division will continue to collect Yard Waste Debris. For additional information regarding loose-leaf collection, see the details HERE.
Residential Bulk Waste
The City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division will continue to collect Bulk Waste Debris. For additional information regarding Bulk Collection see details.
FAQs
How are my services changing?
Waste Pro will deliver all new garbage and recycling carts to all residents within the City limits. Recycling services are collected every other week, and all Recycling carts are collected the same day as your garbage collection day.
What are the pick-up schedules?
Garbage curbside collection will occur on a weekly basis.
See the calendar for service collection by street. CLICK HERE
Recycling curbside collection will occur every other week, the same day as your garbage collection.
What are the accepted curbside recyclable items?
- Aerosol Cans (empty)
- Aluminum Cans Cardboard (flattened)
- Cereal Boxes
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Magazines & Phone Books
- Metal Cans
- Milk & Juice Cartons Paper,
- Junk Mail & Newspaper
- Pizza Boxes
- Plastic Bottles & Jugs
- Spiral Paper Cans
For additional recycling Do’s and Don’ts, CLICK HERE
Will my containers change?
New 96-gallon green garbage carts and New 96-gallon blue recycling carts will be provided by Waste Pro.
Each Resident will receive one cart for garbage waste and one cart for recycling.
All carts will have the Waste Pro logo on both sides.
Where do I put my new containers for pick-up?
- Carts should be placed curbside, with the handle facing your house
- 3 feet away from vehicles, shrubs, hydrants, mailboxes, and other carts, etc
- Do not block sidewalks or place carts in the street
When do I put my carts at the curb for collection?
Please place your household garbage cart curbside the evening before your collection day or prior to 6:30 a.m.
Who do I call if I have questions.
If you have any questions regarding cart replacement, containers, acceptable items, or general service-related inquiries, call the City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division at 704-984-9400 and press #3.
How do I request repair of my cart lid or wheels?
If your cart lid or wheels need to be replaced, call the City of Albemarle’s Solid Waste Division at 704-984-9400, press #3.