admin posted on August 25, 2010 05:12
A new garbage/recycling collection schedule for the Town of Matthews began September 13, 2010. Approximately 26% or 2,400 households and businesses had a change in their schedule. There are a total of nearly 9,000 garbage collection points in Matthews.
Residents will not receive new garbage carts or bins. You should use the carts and bins you have now.
The schedules are changing because of the Town’s growth over the years. The routes are being modified in order to more efficiently balance the number of stops made daily. Currently, garbage/recycling is picked up four days a week in Matthews. With the new routes, garbage/recycling will now be picked up five days each week in Matthews.
This new schedule primarily affects the Monday and Tuesday routes by splitting them and adding a Wednesday collection day. This new Wednesday collection will also help many downtown businesses who have to put carts out on Friday or Sunday night for their Monday pickup. Existing Thursday and Friday routes will see only small adjustments.
Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection criteria will remain unchanged. If you have any questions, please contact the Matthews Public Works Department at 704-847-3640.
Listing of All Streets With New Collection Days