Yard Debris, Bulk Items, and White Goods

Town employees in our Environmental Services division collect yard debris, bulk items, and white goods from residential properties in Southern Pines.

Yard Debris Collection

The Town collects leaves, limbs, pinecones, and yard clippings from residential properties only, two times a month. Learn more about our services and what we collect.

Separate piles - we use two types of trucks to best manage the debris. Our leaf vacuum can only collect small things like leaves, pinecones, and similar.

• Place limbs and shrubbery in one pile.
• Put leaves, pinecones, and clippings in a different pile.

No trash - do not include trash, plastic, paper, or cardboard. These piles will not be collected.

Curbside collection - Yard waste must be placed at the curb. Don't place items in the road, gutters, ditches, or against fences or structures. We can't collect items that aren't located properly.

No land clearing debris. Waste from land clearing (trees, brush, or shrubbery from undeveloped lots) will not be collected.

Max of 3 cubic yards per collection, 2 collections a month. We collect up to three cubic yards per pickup, which is about the volume of filling six garbage carts or the bed of a standard pick-up truck. We visit your home twice a month.

Tree limbs must be no longer than 4 feet and no thicker than 4 inches. Separate from leaves and pine straw.

Bulk Waste & White Goods

Bulk and white goods pickup must be scheduled by calling 910-693-4183. We provide this collection service as follows:

One weekly collection. We will visit your home one time each week for this collection. Call 910-693-4183 to request a collection.

Single family residential homes only. This service is not available for apartments or multi-family neighborhoods, any units with dumpster service, or commercial properties.

Curbside collection. Items must be placed at the curb for collection in the right-of-way.

Collection limits apply. We will collect up to 3 cubic yards of bulk and white goods from a single location per week. That’s roughly the size of:

• A washer and dryer set OR
• A refrigerator, mattress, and small chair OR
• Two recliners and a few small items

Collection of Other Types of Waste

Construction debris: We don't collect construction or demolition debris. These items can be taken to one of the Moore County collection sites. If these items are found mixed with yard debris or bulk goods, the entire collection will be rejected.

Electronics: North Carolina state law prohibits televisions, computer equipment, and other electronics in the garbage or bulk waste collections. Moore County accepts electronics at their collection sites.

Moore County Landfill: The two Moore County collection sites closest to Southern Pines are:

• 5361 U.S. Highway 15-501, Carthage (near Hillcrest Park and the intersection of 15-501/22)
• 456 Turning Leaf Way, Aberdeen (off Hwy. 5)

Dead animals: 

• On a public road or in the right-of-way: call the Town at 910-693-4183.
• On private property: a dead animal on private property is the responsibility of the property owner