Resources

Want to find out when the best time is to go leaf watching (ie. the fireworks of Fall) in Winston-Salem? Or maybe you’re just wondering when bulk pickup day is or what the city will pick up as far as recycling goes? Our resources category should have what you need. If not, please don’t hesitate to ask us for it!

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Winston-Salem City Link: Your Guide To The 24/7 311 Service

Now, there is a new, easy way to reach Winston-Salem’s City Link. Text 855-481-Link. The text option is a convenient way to contact the city with questions about such things as missed garbage or recycling collections, damaged or stolen garbage or recycling carts, and dead animals to be collected.

Old chairs, mattresses,table and other junk left at curb in front of brick house with tree in front for bulky item pick-up.

Bulky Item Pick-Up In Winston-Salem: 2023 Schedule & Info

It’s time to clean out the garage, attic, and basement! That old chair that you were going to reupholster, the broken skis, the mattress you replaced, and the basketball hoop no one plays with anymore. It is all going by the curb for Bulky Item Pick-Up!

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Winston-Salem Leaf Collection Schedule 2023

Leaf collection is performed in three rounds by city quadrant in a clockwise direction, beginning in a different quadrant of Winston-Salem each year. The collection will then proceed clockwise each week by quadrant and continue until the leaf trucks have made three passes through each.

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Best Home Security Systems In Winston-Salem (2023): CPI vs ADT vs Ace Vs Ellies & More

You’ve probably seen the ads, or maybe a neighbor’s home security yard sign caught your attention. Home security companies (and supposed deals) are everywhere these days! Unfortunately our beloved city does not have the lowest of crime rates, and if you’re here because you recently suffered a break-in, we’re sorry you had to go through such a traumatic experience. The good news is, armed with the right home security knowledge, you can significantly reduce your chances of a break-in recurring.

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Moving To Winston-Salem? Moving Companies, Truck Rentals, Storage & More

So you’re moving to Winston-Salem? Let MyWinston-Salem.com be the first to put out the welcome mat. Welcome to Winston-Salem! Here is a moving checklist of useful resources to help you get settled in. Let us know about your experience with any of these companies and services, and any others you would recommend, in the comments below to help out your future fellow Winston-Salemites.

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Elections Guide: Forsyth County NC General Election 2023

The presidential election every four years brings out the most voters, but still, only 58% of eligible Americans voted in the 2016 election. Read this quick and easy Forsyth County NC Election Guide so you are educated and ready to speak up for what you believe in on Election Day.

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The Moravian Star: What Does It Mean? From Old Salem To Your Tree

I love the first signs of Christmas in Winston-Salem, NC, when Moravian stars light up porches, line the streets of downtown, and a giant 31-foot Moravian star is installed atop the tower of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, shining like a beacon. Ever wonder about the origins of the star?

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Parents in Winston-Salem have a range of educational options for their children, including public schools, private schools, charter schools and even home schooling, which is legal in North Carolina. But with so many choices, it can be tough to decide which is best for a child’s individual needs. The decision isn’t always as simple as …

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Zagster: Bike Share Comes To Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem has joined the ranks of many cities and universities around the country by adding a bike share system to our urban environment. This system, known as Zagster, provides an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to rent bikes to use around town. Let’s jump on and learn more about this new fun local adventure…

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GED, Computer and Job Training Programs

Today’s job market is tougher than ever, especially for those without the high-tech skills employers are often seeking in the current economy. In Part 3 of our Helping Hands series, we have compiled a list of the local resources that are available for people who are seeking a little step up towards gaining their GED and/or the specific job training or computer skills needed to become a better candidate for work in our local market…

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Soup Kitchens & Food Pantries in Winston-Salem

Resources for the hungry people in our community are never enough but it is good to see so many contributing to feed those who are in need in our community. This is the second post in our Winston-Salem Helping Hands series. We hope it will help you get back on your feet or gain a better idea of the services available in our area. Perhaps, you may even discover a new opportunity to give back to our community via volunteer hours or donations…

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