Mission:

The Environmental Services Department provides the customers of High Point with quality weekly collection of household waste, yard waste and bulky items to insure a safe and livable community. Co-mingled recyclables are collected every other week. 

Purpose for division:

Provide residential customers of High Point weekly collection of household waste, yard waste and bulky items. Co-mingled recyclables are collected every other week. 

Educate the customers of High Point about proper disposal methods of solid waste and encourage them to participate in our recycling program. 

Protect the environment and sustain the highest quality of life for all the citizens of High Point. 

Services provided by division:

The City of High Point collects household waste and bulky items once a week at curbside, although backyard collection is provided for residents with a verified medical disability. Co-mingled recyclables are collected every other week. The division utilizes 9.5 crews for garbage pick-up, 3.5 crews for recycling, four crews for yard waste and four crews for bulk item pick-up weekly. 

Miscellaneous Information about the Division

Our most important partners in protecting the environment are the citizens of High Point and we acknowledge and appreciate their role to the continuing efforts to have a safer and more livable community. 

Contact the division by e-mail

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