Solid Waste
Gastonia’s Free Excess Household Trash Week Starts Sept. 23
Gastonia residents should circle the week of Sept. 23-27 on their calendars and start cleaning out their attics, spare bedrooms and garages. The City of Gastonia will haul away certain types of excess household trash […]
Gastonia begins new recycling guidelines
A dramatic shift in the international recycling market means big changes to what Gastonia residents should put in their recycle carts. China has banned the import of 24 types of solid waste, including many types […]
Fourth of July fireworks, fun in Downtown Gastonia; holiday closings
The City of Gastonia is hosting a Fourth of July celebration next Thursday, with as many as 5,000 people expected to attend. The Downtown event near the Rotary Pavilion features: 11 food trucks a beer […]
Gastonia’s Free Household Trash Week is March 18-22
Spring cleaners and penny pinchers get a week to celebrate – and clean out their attics and closets – starting March 18. During that week, the City of Gastonia will waive its fees for hauling […]
City of Gastonia forced to delay Monday services due to wintry weather
Because of forecasted sub-freezing temperatures tonight, which are expected to refreeze slush and ice on secondary roads, City officials are delaying the opening of administrative offices, postponing Monday’s solid waste collection and canceling transit services. […]
City of Gastonia prepares for wintry weather
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area, and the City of Gastonia is preparing for the likelihood of freezing rain, sleet and snow over the weekend and into Monday. Helpful phone numbers, […]
Autumn brings changes to Gastonia’s yard waste collection
Autumn leaves are falling and the City of Gastonia is adjusting its yard waste pickup schedule during the cooler months. The City vacuums leaves from residential streets twice a month from November through January, with […]