Gastonia, NC · Gaston County
Landscaping, leaf removal and lighting in Gastonia, NC tuned to Gastonia.
Gastonia runs leaf season from October 15 to February 15, with unbagged piles at the curb and delays expected around Thanksgiving.
Short answer: Gastonia, NC is about 25.9 miles from Indian Land. Leaf removal, landscaping, lighting and holiday lights are quoted free, and Prime is now booking.
Gastonia, NC: the basics
Wikipedia describes Gastonia as the county seat of Gaston County and the most populous city in the county, with 80,411 residents in 2020. It is a historic textile manufacturing center and was the site of the Loray Mill Strike of 1929. Gastonia is the westernmost large city in our coverage and sits in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metropolitan area.
Indian Land to Gastonia: about 25.9 miles in a straight line, going by the Census Gazetteer centers.
What Gastonia does with leaves and limbs
Gastonia's leaf season runs October 15 to February 15 with loose, unbagged piles at the curb, and delays are expected from Thanksgiving week to New Year.
After leaf season, leaves can go in a yard waste cart or a 32 gallon container for collection as yard waste, and leaves left at the curb during that time must be scheduled with the Solid Waste Division for a fee.
In Gastonia, the town's leaf service (October 15 to February 15) does the heavy hauling only for clean piles. We keep sticks, rocks and debris out of the pile, and anything the service will not take leaves with us.
What storms mean for the yard
In FEMA's National Risk Index from December 2025, Gaston County is relatively moderate overall. Ice storms are very high, strong wind is relatively high and tornadoes are relatively high, so storm cleanups mostly mean broken limbs.
We do not plan jobs around burning, and we ask your fire department or town about open burning rules before anyone lights a pile.
Lawns, beds and trees
Gastonia has 80,411 residents and a textile-mill history, so older mill-era neighborhoods and later development have different tree ages.
Census housing profile of Gastonia
Look at who lives in Gastonia's homes: 54% are owner-occupied, 68% are detached houses and the median home was built in 1978. The Census median home value is $277,600. Older homes usually mean taller trees, more leaves and landscapes due for a reset.
| Residents | 82,884 |
| Median value of homes | $277,600 |
| Median year of construction | 1978 |
| Owner share | 54% |
| Median income per household | $64,059 |
| Detached share | 68% |
| Share in larger apartment buildings | 18% |
All figures are Census ACS estimates from 2020 to 2024 for Gastonia.
ZIP codes in and around Gastonia
The table compares the ZIP areas that cover Gastonia, because the housing in each can differ from the town average above.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Median home value | Median year built | Owner-occupied | Share of Gastonia land in this ZIP | Share of this ZIP inside Gastonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28052 | $187,500 | 1967 | 55% | 35% | 44% |
| 28054 | $245,100 | 1979 | 47% | 31% | 82% |
| 28056 | $315,000 | 1988 | 79% | 22% | 23% |
| 28086 | $207,300 | 1983 | 72% | 6% | 3% |
These rows are Census ZCTAs, which approximate but do not equal USPS ZIP codes. Dollar figures are Census estimates, not prices, and n/a means no published value. Land shares come from the Census 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file.
From local facts to service pages
What changes from service to service in Gastonia? Leaf removal depends on October 15 to February 15. Lighting depends on homes valued around $277,600 and households earning around $64,059. Holiday lights depend on 35,337 housing units, with 54% owner-occupied. Households here average 2.51 people, with 68% of homes detached.
Near Gastonia
Streets just across the border can follow different rules. These are the nearest pages.
Mailing addresses and town limits do not always match, so confirm the jurisdiction before relying on a rule.
Sources
Dates and fees can change, so check the source before you act.
Sources: City of Gastonia: Leaf Collection; Wikipedia: Gastonia, North Carolina.
Housing figures come from the Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024; weather ratings come from the FEMA National Risk Index, 2025 release.
Services in Gastonia
- Leaf Removal & Fall Cleanup in Gastonia
- Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs in Gastonia
- Landscape & Exterior Lighting in Gastonia
- Christmas & Holiday Light Installation in Gastonia
- Lawn Care in Gastonia
- Gutter Cleaning in Gastonia
- Pressure Washing in Gastonia
Every Gastonia job gets its own written estimate after we see the property. Prime is now booking.
Gastonia questions
Is Prime available for Gastonia properties?
We take requests from Gastonia, NC, which is about 25.9 miles from Indian Land. Send the address through the form for a free written estimate.
What should I know about raking leaves in Gastonia?
Gastonia's leaf season runs October 15 to February 15 with loose, unbagged piles at the curb, and delays are expected from Thanksgiving week to New Year.
How should I stack branches in Gastonia?
After the season, leaves go in a yard waste cart or 32 gallon container; leaves left at the curb then need a scheduled, paid pickup.
What do Census numbers say about Gastonia housing?
Census data for Gastonia lists a median year built of 1978, 54% owner-occupied homes and 68% detached houses. Older homes usually mean taller trees, more leaves and landscapes due for a reset.
How do storms affect yards in Gaston County?
The December 2025 National Risk Index shows Gaston County at relatively moderate overall, very high for ice storms and relatively high for strong wind, so downed branches are the main cleanup issue.