Hickory — Earlier-than-expected leaf drop and ongoing staffing challenges are delaying leaf pickup in the City of Hickory. We appreciate the patience of the residents as we continue our efforts.
The foliage collection schedule has been revised to allow Hickory residents to determine more precise collection window times.
Northwest A — City limits to the west, North Center Street to the east, north of Norfolk Southern Railway, NW 12th Street (Geithner Road), NW 6th Ave, south of NW 16th Ave.
• 1st Round: Complete
• Second Round: January 9-13
Northwest B — All city limits north of 12th Avenue NW (Geitner Road), 6th Street NW, 16th Avenue NW, west of North Center Street.
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• 1st Round: Complete
• Second Round: January 16-20
• First Round: December 12-16
• Round 2: January 23-27
• First Round: December 12-16
• Round 2: January 23-27
• Round 1: December 19th – January 6th
• 2nd: January 30th – February 10th
Tips to keep foliage collection running smoothly throughout Hickory City:
• Check the leaf collection schedule online at https://www.hickorync.gov/leaf-collection.
• Rake all leaves to the curb by the first collection day for the quadrant. Trucks will start picking up in different areas of the quadrant to ensure efficient service. If you spread fallen leaves after the first day, the fallen leaves may not be collected at the scheduled time.
• Do not mow grass or blow leaves or other debris into the street. It causes many problems.
• Keep leaves away from storm drains and streets to prevent flooding and accidents during rain/snow/ice events.
• Do not park your vehicle on fallen leaves. A hot exhaust system can set the leaves on fire.
• Do not mix junk, litter, stones, brushes (sticks) and leaves. It can damage equipment, delay collection, and cause injury. Mixed piles are considered contaminated and may be subject to special pickup and associated charges.
• Leaves in reusable, collapsible yard waste bags. Clear plastic bags; or foliage in easy-to-handle open containers, such as 32-gallon containers marked as garden waste, are collected weekly on regular citizen trash days.
• Bagged leaves and yard trash can be placed in reusable yard trash bags, clear plastic bags, or easy-to-handle 32-gallon open containers so crew can separate them from junk and trash should be
• Use extreme caution when operating your vehicle near leaf collectors. The safety of both residents and reef crew depends on it.
Citizens are advised that the City of Hickory disposes of leaves and yard waste for one year if the materials are placed in reusable yard waste bags, clear plastic bags, or 32-gallon open containers marked as yard waste. Please remember to collect during. These materials will be collected on your regular weekly garbage collection day.
Clear plastic bags are available free of charge during reef season at Hickory’s Public Services Complex at 1441 Ninth Avenue NE. Hickory citizens living in the city will receive a roll of clear plastic bags for each visit.
Call 828-323-7500 for questions about the City of Hickory’s trash, recycling, yard trash and leaf collection.
