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Curbside Bulky Service

Durham, NC bulk trash pickup

City of Durham Solid Waste

Who
City of Durham curbside residents. Bulky brush is for yard waste subscribers.
How
Pickup on request. Bulky item collection is by request only, one collection per week. Residents schedule a request through the form on the Bulky Services page. Bulky brush appointments: 919-560-1200.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Request a pickup ↗ · Call 919-560-1200

Cost
One collection a week of up to 3 bulky items is free. More than 3 items costs extra and the city will call to arrange payment.
Checked
Verified Aug 25, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Limited

Brush and branches

Limited

Bulky brush is by request, two free per year with yard waste service.

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

3 free items per weekly collection. Bulky brush up to 4 cubic yards, two free pickups a year for yard waste subscribers.

Set-out rules

At the curb, clear of cars, mailboxes, fences, poles and low wires. Alleys are not serviced.

Not accepted

  • Building materials
  • Car parts
  • Construction debris
  • Dirt
  • Electronics
  • Glass, mirrors and windows
  • Propane tanks
  • Television sets
  • Tires
  • Tree stumps
  • Wood, pallets and lumber

Other options

Prohibited items can go to the city's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Durham?

City of Durham curbside residents. Bulky brush is for yard waste subscribers.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Durham?

Bulky item collection is by request only, one collection per week. Residents schedule a request through the form on the Bulky Services page. Bulky brush appointments: 919-560-1200.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Durham?

One collection a week of up to 3 bulky items is free. More than 3 items costs extra and the city will call to arrange payment.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Durham?

3 free items per weekly collection. Bulky brush up to 4 cubic yards, two free pickups a year for yard waste subscribers.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Durham?

Building materials, Car parts, Construction debris, Dirt, Electronics, Glass, mirrors and windows, Propane tanks, Television sets, Tires, Tree stumps, Wood, pallets and lumber.

Sources

Last verified: Aug 25, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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