Raleigh, North Carolina resident guide
Raleigh trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulk item schedules, placement rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Raleigh curbside customers should use the Raleigh Reuse calendar for garbage and yard waste dates.
The Raleigh Reuse tool provides the address specific recycling calendar and reminders.
Need it gone before the city service?
Get a LoadUp quote when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
How Raleigh service works
Use Raleigh's Waste Wizard to identify the item, then call 919-996-3245 to schedule the correct collection type.
Raleigh has three collection types
Classify the item before calling for pickup
Raleigh uses separate bulky-load, special-load, and electronic-waste services. Customer Support confirms the correct category, price, and collection date; placing material at the curb before scheduling can lead to a fine.
Furniture and similar household items use the four-cubic-yard bulky service.
Appliances, exercise equipment, excess yard waste, and some other loads use this category.
Eligible electronics are collected on Tuesdays by request.
That is 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 4 feet high.
Common questions
Raleigh special collection questions
How much is Raleigh bulky pickup in 2026?
Beginning April 1, 2026, the City lists $35 per qualifying bulky load and $70 per qualifying special load.
Does Raleigh collect televisions for free?
Eligible electronic waste can be scheduled free for up to four items per week, with collection on Tuesdays.
Can I put the pile out before calling?
No. Schedule first and follow the confirmed date. Raleigh warns that early unscheduled setouts may receive administrative fines or civil penalties.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
A bulky or special load is limited to four cubic yards. Current city fees begin at $35 for a bulky load and $70 for a special load; up to four eligible e waste items are collected free on Tuesdays.
Do not place items at the curb before scheduling. Follow the confirmed date and keep the four cubic yard pile within the city's dimensions.
Local detail that matters
What makes Raleigh service different
Raleigh classifies the load before pickup. A couch may be a bulky load, an appliance may be a special load, and a television may belong in the separate e waste service, with different fees for each.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Bulky loads include qualifying furniture and mattresses; special loads cover certain appliances and other oversized material; e waste follows a separate list.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, contractor or construction debris, recyclables, and material placed out before a confirmed request.
Holiday collectionRaleigh holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Raleigh's collection calendar reflects holiday changes; verify the date in the official tool.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Raleigh collection FAQ
Is Raleigh bulky pickup still free?
No. Starting April 1, 2026, current city guidance lists a $35 bulky load fee.
How are electronics handled?
Eligible residents may request free curbside e waste collection for up to four qualifying items per week on Tuesdays.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
More North Carolina guides