Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup

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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Item limit
Five items per load
Furniture/mattress
Five pieces per collection
Set out
Day before, by 6:00 a.m.
Appliances
Doors removed or secured
Not collected
Propane, oxygen, oil tanks, batteries

Summary

Fayetteville collects bulk waste like furniture and appliances, but a compliant load cannot contain more than five items. Set items at the curb the day before collection and by 6:00 a.m. Extra items or unscheduled loads require prepayment and are treated as non-compliant.

City-specific rules exist: Fayetteville has its own bulk item disposal rules that differ from Cumberland County's county-level regulations. If you live in Fayetteville, check the city-specific page instead.

Each Compliant Bulk Waste load cannot contain more than five (5) items. Requests for the Collection of more than five (5) items will be subject to a service fee in accordance with the current Solid Waste Fee Schedule. Payment must be made in advance of having the service provided.

Full Breakdown

Fayetteville Code Sec. 22-10(L) provides bulk-waste collection to residential units. Each compliant load is limited to five items; requests for more require a prepaid service fee under the Solid Waste Fee Schedule. Appliances must be emptied and refrigerator/freezer doors removed or secured. Bulk waste is separated from other waste, placed at the curb the day before collection and by 6:00 a.m. Furniture and mattresses are limited to five pieces per collection. Propane tanks, oxygen tanks, oil tanks, and batteries are not collected. Unscheduled or unprepared items are non-compliant loads subject to abatement.

Violations & Fines

Unscheduled or oversized bulk placed at the curb is a non-compliant load subject to abatement and fees. Chapter 22 penalties apply per the Solid Waste Fee Schedule; each day is a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bulk items will Fayetteville pick up?
A compliant bulk load cannot contain more than five items. Requests for more than five items require a prepaid service fee under the Solid Waste Fee Schedule.
When do I set out bulk items?
Place bulk waste at the curb the day before your collection day and by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, separated from other waste. Unscheduled items are non-compliant.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Cumberland County

All Cumberland County rules

Compare Cumberland County to another location·View the North Carolina trash & recycling overview

Get notified when Bulk Item Disposal in Cumberland County, NC changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.

Bulk Item Disposal in Cities Across Cumberland County