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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Raleigh

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

Raleigh, North CarolinaLocal timezone: America/New_York

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Raleigh bulk pickup: one free Bulky Load every 90 days (max 4 cu yd); Special Load is $70 per 4 cu yd; E-waste pickup for up to four corded items per week. Schedule by calling 919-996-3245. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, bed frames, area rugs, drained lawn mowers, grills (no tank), appliances and exercise equipment via Special Load, small e-waste. Not accepted: construction debris, tires, car parts, batteries, glass, windows, mirrors, stumps, large limbs.

Service type

appointment

By appointment. One free Bulky Load per address every 90 days (up to 4 cubic yards); Special Load billed per 4 cubic yards; E-waste pickup for up to four items per week.

Limits

One free Bulky Load (up to 4 cubic yards) every 90 days; Special Load billed $70 per 4 cubic yards with possible extra fees (for example, per 15 bags of garbage); E-waste limited to four items per week; schedule before placing items at the curb; cancel by noon the business day before to avoid forfeiting benefits; place items where accessible to collection equipment.

Fees: Bulky Load: free once every 90 days (up to 4 cubic yards). Special Load: $70 per 4 cubic yards plus any additional charges. E-waste pickup: free for up to four items per week.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping through Ask Raleigh or call 919-996-3245. Stormwater pollution reports go to 919-996-3940 or IllegalDischarge@raleighnc.gov.

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 and box springs, Bed frames, Area rugs, Push lawn mowers and lawn appliances (fuel removed), Grills (propane tank removed), Bicycles (no tires), Household items too large for the garbage cart, White goods appliances (Special Load), Large exercise equipment (Special Load), Excess garbage bags (Special Load), Small corded e-waste items (limit four per week), Damaged televisions with broken screens
Not accepted
Cardboard boxes (recycle instead), Batteries, Glass, Tires (including bicycle tires), Car parts, Construction or remodeling debris (toilets, sinks, mirrors, windows, flooring, cabinets, countertops, etc.), Windows, shower doors, table tops, or mirrors, Tree limbs over 5 ft long or 6 in diameter, Tree stumps, Loose leaves (not in the Yard Waste cart), Contractor materials (sheetrock, concrete, brick, pallets, stone, etc.), Treated lumber or wood
Holiday shifts
Holiday impacts appear in the City’s Reuse tool and alerts; routes typically slide one day when delays are announced.

Official service info

Source: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection | Raleighnc.gov

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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 Raleigh, North Carolina. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: By appointment. One free Bulky Load per address every 90 days (up to 4 cubic yards); Special Load billed per 4 cubic yards; E-waste pickup for up to four items per week.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Bed frames, Area rugs, Push lawn mowers and lawn appliances (fuel removed), Grills (propane tank removed), Bicycles (no tires), Household items too large for the garbage cart, White goods appliances (Special Load), Large exercise equipment (Special Load), Excess garbage bags (Special Load), Small corded e-waste items (limit four per week), Damaged televisions with broken screens. Not accepted: Cardboard boxes (recycle instead), Batteries, Glass, Tires (including bicycle tires), Car parts, Construction or remodeling debris (toilets, sinks, mirrors, windows, flooring, cabinets, countertops, etc.), Windows, shower doors, table tops, or mirrors, Tree limbs over 5 ft long or 6 in diameter, Tree stumps, Loose leaves (not in the Yard Waste cart), Contractor materials (sheetrock, concrete, brick, pallets, stone, etc.), Treated lumber or wood. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/north-carolina/raleigh

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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