The city bills property owners a bimonthly solid waste fee for curbside pickup.
Fees
These fees are based upon the following options:
Plan Type
Container Size
Bimonthly Cost**
Plan A (weekly pickup)
35 Gallon
$24.75
Plan B (weekly pickup)
65 Gallon
$41
Plan C (weekly pickup)
(2) 65 Gallon
$75
Plan D (Age 65+, biweekly pickup)
35 Gallon
$15
Plan E*
No Container
$8.25
*Plan E is reserved for residents of townhouses and dwellings that the City and contractor providing the collection service have determined that containers cannot be serviced.
**Rate effective July 1, 2015.
Plan E and other residents needing additional capacity may purchase 30 gallon city garbage bags which are available for $1.75 per bag and are available in packs of 5 at local stores such as Food Lion, Farm Fresh, and 7-11.
Billing
Solid waste charges are applied on the first day of the bimonthly assessment and payment is due in the Treasurer's Office by the due date stated on the bill. The first days of the bimonthly assessment are February1, April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1. Utility bills are mailed out during the first week of the bimonthly assessment.