Published on September 15, 2026
NOTICE: The Saturday, September 26 collection will be the FINAL pickup in the Summer Collection Schedule for Garbage & Recycling in Zones 6, 7, & 8, affecting the more heavily trafficked beach-adjacent areas of Beach Dr., Dolphin Dr., Pelican Dr. and Ocean Dr.
Beginning on the following week, the Fall / Winter Collection Schedule will resume, with Garbage collection in these zones being provided every Wednesday, and Recycling collection every other Wednesday.
The Town of Oak Island has a total of eight (8) Garbage & Recycling Collection Zones. The more heavily trafficked areas of Zones 6, 7, & 8 essentially cover all of the beach-adjacent areas, including Beach Dr., Dolphin Dr., Pelican Dr. and Ocean Dr. While most of the year these areas are provided garbage collection service on one day of the week, during the Summer they are switched switch to a twice per week to cover the higher volumes.
To view all of the information on Collection Zones, the current year Collection Schedules, and other services provided, visit the Garbage & Recycling Information page at OakIslandNC.gov/GARBAGE or click the link below.
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