What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
Not acceptedAppliances are not bulk items; call 336-373-CITY (2489) to schedule an appliance pickup.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedTire
Not acceptedYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
LimitedOnly in the cart or a 32-gallon container; large amounts are picked up for a fee.
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Items over 50 pounds are not collected. Carpet must be rolled and tied, no more than five feet long.
Set-out rules
At the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Not accepted
- Electronics (TVs, computers)
- Car parts and tires
- Cardboard
- Lawn equipment not drained of gas and oil
- Extra bags of trash
Other options
Tires go to the Guilford County Tire Facility; electronics and gas or oil go to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Greensboro?
City trash customers (items too big for the green trash container).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Greensboro?
Bulk trash is collected every other week on the same day as your recycling. No booking for regular bulk; appliances and large construction debris pickups are arranged through the City Contact Center.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Greensboro?
Regular bulk items are collected with city service; construction debris pickup and extra trash containers are priced separately.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Greensboro?
Items over 50 pounds are not collected. Carpet must be rolled and tied, no more than five feet long.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Greensboro?
Electronics (TVs, computers), Car parts and tires, Cardboard, Lawn equipment not drained of gas and oil, Extra bags of trash.
Sources
Last verified: Jan 12, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
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