How often is recycling collected in Nags Head?

Recycling is collected weekly in Nags Head, on Monday.

Do holidays change trash pickup in Nags Head?

Yes. Nags Head publishes 9 holiday changes for 2026, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday.

Collection schedule for

Nags Head, NC

Nags Head publishes its collection schedule below.

TrashTwice a week

RecyclingWeekly · MondayNext: Mon, Sep 21

Recycling in Nags Head is collected weekly on Monday.

What we don’t have yet

Nags Head doesn’t offer curbside bulk items. See the city’s page

As published by Nags Head.

Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 19

Special arrangement — see the city notice

President's DayFeb 16