# Winston-Salem Collects

> Winston-Salem garbage and recycling collection information and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Winston-Salem.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winston-salem-collects/id1626559240 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Winston-Salem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450840126)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 702 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winston-salem-collects/id1626559240/reviews.md

## What is Winston?

Personalized information about garbage and recycling collection for Winston-Salem residents! Print a calendar with your collection days, set up collection reminders, get notifications about collection changes due to holidays & storms, report missed collections, find recycling guidelines, & lots more. App includes yard-waste information for residents with yard carts.

## Key features

- Personalized collection schedules
- Printable collection calendar
- Collection reminders
- Holiday and storm notifications
- Report missed collections
- Recycling guidelines
- Yard waste information

## What do users think of Winston?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful reminders for trash/recycling pickup
- 🚀 Convenient way to stay on schedule
- 💡 Useful for tracking holiday schedule changes
- 👍 Easy to use and access information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Broken feature for upcoming pickup dates
- 💰 Concerns about the cost of the service

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Missed trash/recycling pickup not being addressed
- Reminders arriving too late in the day

**Most requested features**

- Add leaf, brush, and bulky item pickup schedules
- Allow users to customize reminder settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winston-salem-collects/id1626559240/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken?

*2025-07-16, version 2025.6.26*

It no longer shows the upcoming dates of garbage and recycle collections, at least not that I can find.

### 5/5 — City Pickup

*2025-06-26, version 2023.4.22*

Always good to know when Bulky is picked up. After 20 years in this neighborhood I finally know!!

### 5/5 — Works Well

*2025-05-26, version 2023.4.22*

It is a great reminder of the dates for trash and recycle pickups. Very helpful managing holiday schedules.

### 5/5 — Must Have!

*2025-05-21*

I love this app. It helps us keep on schedule, especially when there are holidays!

### 5/5 — One less thing to track

*2025-05-01*

The app is great for knowing when bins need to go out. Holidays and weather delays are factored in.

### 4/5 — W-S collects

*2025-03-11, version 2023.4.22*

Love the app but not the tax money it costs.

### 5/5 — Trash Pick-up Day

*2025-02-23, version 2023.4.22*

Perfect reminder tool.

### 5/5 — Great job WS

*2025-01-26*

Very useful. I have  not lived here long and this app is very helpful. Once in another city I was the first to put out my recycling bin-only it wasn’t recycling week. Everyone else followed my lead. My neighbors weren’t happy about my mistake. Now I have official government guidance. 😄

### 5/5 — Garbage pickup day

*2025-01-16*

This app is great in helping us learn the schedules for pickups in our new neighborhood.  We just moved in here a few weeks ago. It’s been hard to figure out the schedules with all the holidays!!! Now we always know what days  to put out which cans to put out. This app is a great resource!!!

### 5/5 — Great reminding tool

*2024-12-01, version 2023.4.22*

Don’t have to wait for my neighbors to remind me it’s trash day

## Frequently asked questions about Winston

### What does Winston-Salem Collects do?

This app provides personalized information about garbage and recycling collection for residents of Winston-Salem. It allows you to view your specific collection days, set up reminders, and receive important notifications about changes.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include personalized collection schedules, the ability to print a calendar, setting up collection reminders, receiving notifications for holiday or storm-related changes, reporting missed collections, and accessing recycling guidelines. It also offers yard waste information for residents with carts.

### Is there a cost to use Winston-Salem Collects?

Based on the provided information, this application is free to use. There are no mentioned costs, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### Who is this app intended for?

The app is designed for residents of Winston-Salem who need to stay informed about their garbage and recycling collection services. It is particularly useful for those who want to manage their schedules, receive timely updates, and easily access relevant guidelines.

### Can I report a missed collection through the app?

Yes, the app allows you to report missed garbage or recycling collections directly. This feature helps streamline the process of notifying the relevant authorities about collection issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.7.14 — 2026-07-14

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

### 2025.9.26 — 2025-10-01

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

### 2025.6.26 — 2025-06-26

- Updated Analytics
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2023.4.22 — 2023-04-23

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

### 2022.9.26 — 2022-09-27

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

## Apps similar to Winston

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [GSO Collects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gso-collects/id1054118105) | 4.8 (2,586) | Free | Reference |
| [Kernersville Collects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernersville-collects/id1457215141) | 4.9 (266) | Free | Reference |

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