# Cary Collects

> Town of Cary garbage and recycling schedules and collection reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Town of Cary.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cary-collects/id1477109490 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Town of Cary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477109489)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,133 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cary-collects/id1477109490/reviews.md

## What is Cary Collects?

Garbage and recycling schedules and reminders for Town of Cary. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.

## Key features

- View garbage schedule
- View recycling schedule
- Collection reminders
- Town of Cary specific

## What do users think of Cary Collects?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Dependable app
- 👍 Helpful reminders
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful information
- 👍 Great initiative by the town

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, leaks user information
- 🐛 Fails to list nearest multi-material sites
- ⏱️ Too slow

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Forces links to open in third-party browser
- Incorrect scheduling information

**Most requested features**

- Add watering schedule
- Integrate with water usage portal
- Send reminders for schedule changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cary-collects/id1477109490/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cary Collects is Great

*2025-02-12, version 2023.4.18*

I always know what's getting picked up when. 
Cary Collects is extraordinarily helpful. 
Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-01-10, version 2023.4.18*

Dependable app

### 2/5 — Buggy, leaks user information

*2025-01-04, version 2023.4.18*

Forces links to open in third-party Chrome browser leaking user information, instead of Safari or system default. Also fails to list nearest Wake County multi-material sites for bulky items, even when locating from a Cary address. Please fix the app - both issues reported years ago, multiple times.

To address the developer response: I have submitted this as a support ticket and it was never resolved. It is against App Store guidelines to disregard default browser preferences as this app does, and this is an issue that needs to be corrected by the developer, not the municipality.

### 3/5 — Buggy, leaks user information

*2024-12-30*

Forces links to open in third-party Chrome browser leaking user information, instead of Safari or system default. Also fails to list nearest Wake County multi-material sites for bulky items, even when locating from a Cary address. Please fix the app - both issues reported years ago, multiple times.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, please submit your complaint at:support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider.  We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 5/5 — Perfect for us!

*2024-12-05, version 2023.4.18*

Thanks to our neighbor who shared it

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-10-13, version 2023.4.18*

We use it all the time and are very happy. Cary is a very well run community!

### 5/5 — Love Getting Reminded

*2024-10-09, version 2023.4.18*

Love this App!  Always know what is getting picked up and when!

### 4/5 — Love It - Suggestion for Improvements

*2024-09-14, version 2023.4.18*

Love this app. Can you also add a watering schedule?

### 5/5 — Appreciative Cary resident

*2023-11-26, version 2023.4.18*

This app is so useful!  If I go out of town, or if there is a holiday coming up, I can always quickly check to be sure of the day and if recycle is being picked up.  I am sorry a few people on our street don't seem to know about it.  Thank you, Cary!

### 3/5 — It’s okay but

*2023-03-12, version 2022.9.24*

I already get emails informing me of trash collection so this is redundant although it would be really helpful if the Town of Cary could add access to our aquastar water useage portal to this app.  It’s a bit tedious logging into aquastar so this would really be helpful.

## Frequently asked questions about Cary Collects

### What does Cary Collects do?

Cary Collects provides residents of the Town of Cary with easy access to their garbage and recycling collection schedules. It also offers customizable notifications to remind users of their upcoming collection days.

### How do I view my collection schedule?

You can view your specific garbage and recycling collection schedule directly within the app. The app is designed to provide this information clearly and concisely for Town of Cary residents.

### Is there a cost to use Cary Collects?

No, the app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with Cary Collects.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefit is never missing a garbage or recycling collection day. The app offers convenient schedule viewing and timely reminders tailored specifically for the Town of Cary.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.6.17 — 2026-07-15

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2025.9.23 — 2025-09-24

- Fixed bugs and UX issues
- Improved Calendar functionality 
- Fixed bugs in the Waste Wizard
- Improved Payment feature functionality 
- Service Request tools updated

### 2025.6.23 — 2025-06-23

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2023.4.18 — 2023-04-18

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2022.9.24 — 2022-09-26

- Improved user experience for forms
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools
- Refactored latitude/longitude parsing logic
- Fixed reminder and location sharing settings

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## More apps by Town of Cary

- [GoCary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocary/id6476319543)

All apps by Town of Cary: https://appshunter.io/developer/1477109489

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