Bulk Item Disposal: Apex vs Raleigh

How do I get rid of a couch or mattress in Apex?

Schedule a bulk item pickup through Apex Public Works via an online service request at apexnc.org/279 or by calling Ask Apex at (919) 249-3311. You will receive an email within 1-2 business days with your scheduled collection day. Sofas, chairs, bicycles, grills, and tables are $11 each; mattresses and box springs are $15 each with a $30 minimum and are ONLY collected on FRIDAYS (counted as two separate items). Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day. Fees are added to your next Town of Apex utility bill. The service is not available for businesses or apartments.

Where do I take hazardous waste or electronics in Apex?

Not to the curb. Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, pool chemicals, solvents) and electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves) are excluded from both regular GFL collection and Town Public Works bulk pickup. Take them to the South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility at 6130 Old Smithfield Road in Apex, open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerant-containing appliances require certified refrigerant recovery under EPA 40 CFR Part 82 before disposal. NEVER dump waste into Jordan Lake tributaries — that adds NC DEQ enforcement with penalties up to $25,000 per day under NCGS 143-215.6A.

How do I schedule a bulk pickup in Raleigh?

Call Raleigh Solid Waste Services at 919-996-3245 to schedule a bulky item pickup. There is a fee per load. Items must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on the scheduled date.

What items qualify for bulky pickup in Raleigh?

Furniture, mattresses, large household items, and similar items too big for the garbage cart qualify. Appliances containing refrigerants, tires, electronics, and hazardous materials require separate disposal arrangements.