Johnston County Solid Waste

Johnston County, North Carolina
Solid Waste Department


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Waste Disposal by Town


 

Archer Lodge | Benson | Clayton | Four Oaks | Kenly | Micro
Pine Level | Princeton | Selma | Smithfield | Wilson's Mills

Notes:

  • The information on this page pertains to households within the respective city limits only.
  • This information was last updated in May of 2026. 
  • Please Note: The information on this page is compiled from individual town resources and is provided for reference only. While we make every effort to keep this page current, Johnston County cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of municipal waste schedules or information. Residents are strongly encouraged to verify pickup dates, holiday schedules, and specific guidelines directly with their local town hall or municipal provider.

 

Archer Lodge

The Town of Archer Lodge does not offer curbside collection of trash or recyclables. Please use the County Convenience Centers and Landfill, or a private trash collector to dispose of waste and recyclables.

For more information, visit Archer Lodge Garbage and Recycling.

Contact Archer Lodge:
Town of Archer Lodge
14094 Buffalo Road
Clayton, NC 27528
919-359-9727
https://www.archerlodgenc.gov/garbage-recycling

Benson

Waste Collection

Trash/Refuse/Waste Collection

The Town of Benson has contracted with Carolina Trash & Septic to provide their trash collection service. Each residential property is issued three (3) color coded service containers. 

Brown Container = Household trash

Blue Containers = Recyclables

Green Container = Organic yard waste

For information about schedules, how to dispose of bulk items, and more, visit Town of Benson Waste Collection.

If you have additional questions, please call (919) 894-3553 ext. 227 e-mail to mmartinez@townofbenson.com.

Contact Benson:
Town of Benson
303 E. Church St.
P.O. Box 69
Benson, NC 27504
919-894-3553 ext. 227
http://www.townofbenson.com/2189/Waste-Collection

Clayton

The Town of Clayton partners with All-Star Waste Services to provide weekly curbside waste collection for residents.

You can review the pickup schedule by street online.

For information about starting or stopping service, specific types of waste, schedules, and more, visit Town of Clayton Waste Collection

Contact Clayton:
Town of Clayton
The Clayton Center
111 E. Second St.
Clayton, NC 27520

P.O. Box 879
Clayton, NC 27528
919-553-5002
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/wastecollection

Four Oaks

The Town of Four Oaks provides garbage and recycling pickup through GFL.

For more information, visit Four Oaks Garbage and Recycle Information

Contact Four Oaks:
Town of Four Oaks, Clerk Office
304 S. Main Street
Four Oaks, NC 27524
919-963-3112
http://fouroaks-nc.com/

Kenly

Garbage pick-up day for the Town of Kenly is Thursday.

For more information including how to apply for service, visit Town of Kenly Utilities.

 

Contact Kenly:
Town of Kenly
206 W. Second Street
Kenly, NC 27542
919-284-2116
http://townofkenly.com/residents/city-services/utilities/

Kenly Public Works
P.O. Box 519
Kenly, NC 27542

Micro

Recycling is picked up every other Friday.
Trash is picked up every Friday.

For more information, visit Town of Micro.

Contact Micro:
Town of Micro
101 US 301 South
P.O. Box 9
Micro, NC 27555
919-284-2572
https://www.townofmicro.com/

Pine Level

Household garbage is picked up on Monday in Pine Valley Estates, Starfield Acres, Pine South, Scotties Ridge and Country Estates. On Wednesday in the rest of town- weather permitting, and excluding holidays.

For more informationl, visit their Pine Level Public Waste Collection . You can also call the Public Works department at 919-965-2284.

Contact Pine Level:
Town of Pine Level
214 N. Peedin Avenue
P.O. Box 328
Pine Level, NC 27568
919-965-2284
http://pinelevel.org/departments/public-works/

Princeton

Trash is scheduled for pickup every week on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Recycling is scheduled for pickup every other week on Thursday.

For more information, visit Town of Princeton Public Works.

Contact Princeton:
Town of Princeton
503 Dr. Donnie H. Jones Jr. Blvd West
P.O. Box 67
Princeton, NC 27569
919-936-8171
Town of Princeton Public Works

Selma

Selma residents have been assigned one specific day for all collection types to be removed, based on address. For questions regarding the collection day for a specific address, please contact Town Hall at (919) 965-9841.

For more information, visit Selma Public Works. You can also call (919) 965-9841 for more information.

Contact Selma:
Town of Selma
100 N. Raiford Street
Selma, NC 27576
919-965-9841
https://selma-nc.com/departments/public-works/

Smithfield

The Smithfield Public Works Sanitation Division is responsible for the collection and disposal of residential household waste, yard waste and tree debris, Furniture and Appliances. The residential areas are divided into four collection zones for pick-up. Each zone will be collected once weekly.

Their Recycling Center, located at 231 Hospital Road, is open Wednesdays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00 pm.

 For more information, visit Town of Smithfield's Public Works. You can also call the Smithfield Public Works department at 919-934-2596.

Contact Smithfield:
Town of Smithfield
350 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 761
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-2116 ext. 1108
https://www.smithfield-nc.com/page/pw_home

Wilson's Mills

The Town of Wilson's Mills does not offer curbside collection of trash or recyclables. Please use the County Convenience Centers and Landfill or a private trash collector to dispose of waste and recyclables.

For more information, visit Wilson's Mills Trash and Recycling Options.

Contact Wilson's Mills:
Town of Wilson's Mills
P.O. Box 448
Wilson's Mills, NC 27593
919-938-3885
https://www.wilsonsmillsnc.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Solid Waste Services

County Landfill
680 County Home Road
Smithfield, NC 27577

919-938-4750

solidwaste@johnstonnc.gov

Page last updated:  May 28, 2026