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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Greensboro

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Greensboro, North CarolinaLocal timezone: America/New_York

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Greensboro, NC bulk trash pickup - every other week on your recycling day. Set items out by 7 AM; 50 lb limit per item. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, rolled carpet, drained lawn mowers, and more. Not accepted: appliances (schedule separately), TVs/computers, extra bags, tires, car parts, and hazardous items.

Service type

curbside

Every other week on recycling day; set out by 7:00 AM.

Limits

Set items out by 7:00 AM on collection day; service runs every other week on the recycling route; keep each item under 50 lb following the 2-2-2 rule; carpet bundles must be rolled, tied, and under 5 ft; do not place loose extra bags outside the trash cart.

Fees: No fee for eligible bulk items set out per rules. Fees may apply for large amounts of construction debris (price quote via Contact Center). An additional trash cart is available for a fee.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report to the City Contact Center at 336-373-CITY (2489) or via City Service Requests online.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses, Swing sets, Lawn mowers (drained of gas/oil), Bikes, Bed frames, Box springs, Carpet (rolled and tied), Chairs, Toilets, Doors
Not accepted
Extra trash outside the green cart, Construction and demolition debris unless inside cart or 32-gallon container (large amounts by paid pickup), Items weighing more than 50 pounds, Appliances (schedule separate pickup), Televisions or computers (electronic waste), Cardboard (place in recycling cart), Car parts and tires (take to Guilford County Tire Facility), Lawn equipment not drained of gas or oil, Carpet that is not rolled and tied
Holiday shifts
Collections may shift for City holidays; check the City Holiday Calendar or use the GSO Collects app for alerts.

Official service info

Source: Bulk Items | Greensboro, NC

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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 Greensboro, North Carolina. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Every other week on recycling day; set out by 7:00 AM.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses, Swing sets, Lawn mowers (drained of gas/oil), Bikes, Bed frames, Box springs, Carpet (rolled and tied), Chairs, Toilets, Doors. Not accepted: Extra trash outside the green cart, Construction and demolition debris unless inside cart or 32-gallon container (large amounts by paid pickup), Items weighing more than 50 pounds, Appliances (schedule separate pickup), Televisions or computers (electronic waste), Cardboard (place in recycling cart), Car parts and tires (take to Guilford County Tire Facility), Lawn equipment not drained of gas or oil, Carpet that is not rolled and tied. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/north-carolina/greensboro

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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