Follow these steps to successfully download and print a year-long curbside collection calendar from the raleighnc.gov website.
1. Access Raleigh's website
- Open your preferred web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Enter the https://www.raleighnc.gov in the URL window.
2. Navigate to the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool
- In the top right corner of the homepage screen, select the magnifying glass icon (also known as a search tool).
- In search box that appears, type "Raleigh Reuse Tool" and then select the green "Search" button.
- Choose "Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App" from the list.
![Screenshot of home page of the City of Raleigh website with search bar highlighted.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2025-01/sws-homepage-search.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=TwqCWIl0)
![Screenshot of search function on raleighnc.gov showing how to search for Raleigh Reuse tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2025-01/sws-search-reuse-tool.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=mnJt1Niq)
3. In the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool:
- Once you are on the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool and Mobile App page, scroll down until you see the box with the green header.
- Enter your service address in the search box and press "Search."
![Screenshot showing spot on website to enter address in Raleigh Reuse tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2025-01/sws-reuse-address-search.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=J61LUXqy)
4. Select calendar view
- After entering your address, a monthly calendar view will appear displaying your curbside collection dates for the current month.
- To view the collection schedule for the full year, click on "Get a Calendar."
![Screenshot showing Get a Calendar button on reuse tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-07/sws-web%20tool-directions-step4-monthly-calendar-view.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=kzKQsrIm)
5. Choose calendar format
You can subscribe to the calendar using a calendar application or print a hard copy of the calendar.
- To subscribe to the calendar using a calendar application, select one of the options:
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to iCal
- Add to Microsoft Outlook
- To get a hard copy of the calendar, select "Print a Calendar."
![Screenshot showing Print a Calendar button on Raleigh Reuse tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-07/sws-web%20tool-directions-step5-select-print-a-calendar.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=3HjTYUIF)
6. Print the year-long calendar view:
- When you select "Print a Calendar, a new page appears showing a year-long calendar displaying your curbside collection dates for the year. This calendar also highlights service changes and holiday collection updates.
- At the top of the page, select "Print" and adjust any print settings as needed (e.g., selecting specific pages, adjusting print layout) and select the button to your printer.
![Screenshot showing year-long calendar view and print button of Raleigh Reuse Tool](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_384x216/public/2024-07/sws-web%20tool-directions-step6b-print_annual-calendar-view.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=67U3pJ2F)
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Care Center at 919-996-3245 or send an email to sws@raleighnc.gov.