Welcome to the New Town of Ranlo Website
We’re excited to welcome you to the new townofranlo.org — redesigned from the ground up to make it easier to…
Welcome to
Ranlo, North Carolina
The Town of Ranlo is a growing municipality located in the heart of Gaston County. The Town provides police, utility, and recreational services to over 4000 residents. From subdivisions to mill-homes, we are an inclusive community built with pride!
Bulk Pick-Up
Pickup rules →
Bulk pick-up occurs monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. Items need to be out by 7:00 AM on the scheduled pick-up day. Extra pick-ups can be scheduled — call Town Hall for more information.
Latest News
See All →Notice to Contractors: Invitation for Sealed Bids
The Town of Ranlo is requesting sealed bids for renovations and repairs to the Community Building at 15 Park Dr.…
RFQ – Public Works Facility
The Town of Ranlo is seeking qualified firms for the new Public Works Facility. Please see the RFQ for details.
Project Tracker
All Projects →
Community Building Renovations
Planning
Update – September 11, 2026 The Town of Ranlo received three (3) sealed bids for…
New Public Works Facility
Planning
The Town has issued a Request for Qualifications for architectural and design consulting services for…
Secondary Water Interconnect
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5% Complete
The Town has secured $6 million in funding for the Secondary Water Interconnect Project, including…
Upcoming Events
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Our Town's History
From Humble Beginnings
Ranlo began as a Gaston County mill village named for industrialists John Calvin Rankin and William Thomas Love. Textile mills and worker housing shaped the community long before July 29, 1963, when residents incorporated the Town of Ranlo and chose self-government.
From those early days, Ranlo has grown into a hometown of more than 4,500 residents, still Built With Pride.
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