Raleigh, NC Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

The City of Raleigh offers fee-based collections for items like furniture and appliances that are unsuitable for donation and too large to fit in a garbage cart. Bulky Load Collection is for household items that do not fit in City-issued garbage carts. A single Bulky Load is four cubic yards, which is approximately the size of two couches or three queen-sized mattresses. There is a $35 fee for each Bulky Load Collection starting April 1, 2026. Special Load Collection is for large items like exercise equipment, appliances, excess yard waste, and excess bags of garbage that are not eligible for Bulky Load Collection. A single Special Load is four cubic which is approximately the size of four standard-sized washing machines or two refrigerators. There is a $70 fee for each Special Load Collection. E-waste Collection is for specific small household appliances with a cord and electronic devices. City of Raleigh residents can request free curbside E-waste Collection for up to four items per week, with collection available on Tuesdays only. [...] Items placed at the curb before scheduling your pickup are subject to administrative fines and civil penalties, as specified in Section 7 of the Raleigh City Code.