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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Charlotte
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Charlotte offers curbside bulky item pickup by appointment for furniture, appliances, electronics, and more. Schedule through CLT+ or 311, follow preparation rules, and review limits on weight, size, tires, and holiday delays.
Service type
Schedule via CLT+ or 311. Set items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the confirmed pickup day and not earlier than the day before; unscheduled items will not be collected.
Limits
Fees: No additional fee for eligible residential customers; self-haul options at Mecklenburg County full-service centers may have separate disposal fees.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Household furnishings such as sofas, tables, and dressers (empty drawers), Mattresses and box springs, Appliances and white goods (doors removed and emptied), Electronics including TVs, computers, and monitors, Lawn equipment with fuel and batteries removed, Carpet, rugs, linoleum, or padding (rolled and cut per guidelines), Doors, windows, mirrors, and glass (tape glass in an X), Lumber, boards, pallets, and wood (nails removed and flattened), Toilets that are empty and clean, Large toys, bikes, grills without propane tanks, and small heavy items under 75 lb, Up to eight passenger-vehicle tires with rims removed, Select metals and small appliances per eligibility list
- Not accepted
- Construction and demolition debris such as drywall, siding, roofing, insulation, plaster, or compound, Concrete, bricks, cinderblocks, rocks, sand, or dirt, Materials from commercial contractors, Auto parts, motors, batteries, or tires on rims, Central HVAC or furnace units, Pressurized, propane, oxygen, or helium tanks, Fire extinguishers, Hazardous waste including wet paint, solvents, or liquids, Railroad ties, chain-link fencing, or glass blocks, Shopping carts or grocery carts, Yard waste or plant material, Large boat, camper, or motorcycle parts, Utility trailers or tree stumps
- Holiday shifts
- Collections occur on all holidays except Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. During those weeks all routes operate one day late, with Friday routes collected on Saturday.
Official service info
Source: Trash and Recycling - City of Charlotte
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Charlotte, North Carolina. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Schedule via CLT+ or 311. Set items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the confirmed pickup day and not earlier than the day before; unscheduled items will not be collected.. Accepted items: Household furnishings such as sofas, tables, and dressers (empty drawers), Mattresses and box springs, Appliances and white goods (doors removed and emptied), Electronics including TVs, computers, and monitors, Lawn equipment with fuel and batteries removed, Carpet, rugs, linoleum, or padding (rolled and cut per guidelines), Doors, windows, mirrors, and glass (tape glass in an X), Lumber, boards, pallets, and wood (nails removed and flattened), Toilets that are empty and clean, Large toys, bikes, grills without propane tanks, and small heavy items under 75 lb, Up to eight passenger-vehicle tires with rims removed, Select metals and small appliances per eligibility list. Not accepted: Construction and demolition debris such as drywall, siding, roofing, insulation, plaster, or compound, Concrete, bricks, cinderblocks, rocks, sand, or dirt, Materials from commercial contractors, Auto parts, motors, batteries, or tires on rims, Central HVAC or furnace units, Pressurized, propane, oxygen, or helium tanks, Fire extinguishers, Hazardous waste including wet paint, solvents, or liquids, Railroad ties, chain-link fencing, or glass blocks, Shopping carts or grocery carts, Yard waste or plant material, Large boat, camper, or motorcycle parts, Utility trailers or tree stumps. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.